November 2023 Windows 10 Non-Security Preview Update

Corrine · Nov 30, 2023

Microsoft released KB5030300 for Windows 10 version 22H2 optional non-security release preview (Windows monthly updates explained).

The following are the highlighted changes included in the update:

New! This update brings back an improved search box experience on the taskbar. If you have a top, bottom, regular, or small icons taskbar, you will see the search box appear. You can use it to easily access apps, files, settings, and more from Windows and the web. You will also have access to the latest search updates, such as search highlights. If you want to restore your previous search experience, you can do that easily. Use the taskbar shortcut menu or respond to a dialog that appears when you use search.
New!This update adds animations to a few icons on the news and interests taskbar button. These animations occur when:
- A new announcement appears on the news and interests taskbar button.
- You hover over or click the icon while the announcement is on the taskbar.
This update addresses an issue that affects Microsoft Excel. It stops responding when you try to share a file as a PDF in Outlook.
This update addresses an issue that affects the touch keyboard. Sometimes it does not open.

See the referenced KB Article for long list of quality improvements included in the update.

IMPORTANT Because of reduced operations during the Western holidays and the upcoming new year, there won’t be a non-security preview release for the month of December 2023. There will be a monthly security release for December 2023. Normal monthly servicing for both security and non-security preview releases will resume in January 2024.

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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November 2023 Windows 10 Non-Security Preview Update

Corrine

Administrator,
Microsoft MVP,
Security Analyst

November 2023 Windows 10 Non-Security Preview Update

Corrine

Administrator, Microsoft MVP, Security Analyst

Administrator,
Microsoft MVP,
Security Analyst