March 2024 Windows 11 Non-Security Preview Update

Corrine · Mar 26, 2024

Microsoft released KB5035942 (OS Builds 22621.3374 and 22631.3374 today for Windows 11 23H3 and Windows 11 22H2.

IMPORTANT: The date for optional, non-security preview releases for Windows 11, version 22H2 has been extended from February 27,2024 to June 25, 2025.

Highlights included in the update:

This update adds more content to your lock screen. Sports, traffic, and finance content will appear along with weather. To turn on this feature, go to Settings > Personalization > Lockscreen.
This update addresses an issue that affects the Settings app. It stops responding when you use it to remove Bluetooth devices.
This update addresses an issue that affects USB audio. It fails on some processors. This occurs after you pause, play, or resume from sleep.
The Windows share window now supports sharing with WhatsApp in the "Share using" section.
This update adds suggestions to Snap Layouts. They help you to instantly snap multiple app windows together.

See the KB article for a separate list of quality improvements included in the update for Windows 11 23H3 and Windows 11 22H2.

Update: To get the update, go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. The link to download and install the update can be found in the Optional updates available area. To get the standalone package for this update, go to the Microsoft Update Catalog website.

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March 2024 Windows 11 Non-Security Preview Update

Corrine

Administrator,
Microsoft MVP,
Security Analyst

March 2024 Windows 11 Non-Security Preview Update

Corrine

Administrator, Microsoft MVP, Security Analyst

Administrator,
Microsoft MVP,
Security Analyst