Microsoft Windows 11 24H2 KB5040529 fixes a bug that causes “Safely Remove” USB to fail

KB5040529 is now obtainable for Microsoft Windows 11 24H2 PCs within the Release Preview Channel. This updates will start delivery as an non-compulsory updates on Copilot+ PCs later this month or next month, however in case you have an Intel or AMD PC, you both want to attend till the autumn or be part of the Insider Program.

Microsoft Windows 11 24H2 isn’t obtainable for everybody but, however you possibly can be part of the Insider Program’s Release Preview Channel to obtain the updates on Intel and AMD PCs. According to our sources, the Microsoft Windows 11 2024 Update is able to start rolling out in September or October. Ahead of the rollout, Microsoft desires to patch bugs.

KB5040529 has a whole lot of latest stuff, however you have already got most of those modifications in Microsoft Windows 11 23H2. Microsoft is porting Microsoft Windows 11 23H2’s options to Microsoft Windows 11 24H2, together with the lock display screen with widgets or playing cards. As proven within the screenshot under, widgets for sports activities, visitors, climate and MSN finance seem instantly on the lock display screen.

These widgets are actually additionally vibrant, matching the background colors of the lock display screen wallpaper.

Microsoft says the above lock display screen expertise is included with Microsoft Windows 11 KB5040529 for model 24H2. If you might have model 23H2 or older, you wouldn’t have these vibrant widgets, however Microsoft plans to show them on in older variations quickly.

In a weblog submit asserting the updates, Microsoft warned the latest lock display screen expertise, Task Manager fixes, and different modifications “might not be available to all users because they will roll out gradually.”

Another noteworthy characteristic is help for a latest account supervisor within the Start menu, which lets you view Microsoft 365 particulars, comparable to cloud storage, subscription options, and more.

As proven within the above choice, this latest Microsoft account supervisor within the Start menu additionally encourages you so as to add a recovery cellphone quantity or e mail to be sure you don’t lose entry to the account.

However, it hides choices like “sign out” and “switch user” below a latest three-dot menu.

KB5040529 improves Microsoft Windows 11 File Explorer with drag and drop for the deal with bar

With Microsoft Windows 11 KB5040529, Microsoft is bringing back a characteristic that Microsoft Windows 11 23H2 killed off in 2023: help for drag and drop when working with the deal with bar in File Explorer.

You can drag and drop a file or folder wherever within the listing by holding and dropping the file or folder.

For instance, in an deal with bar with the trail This PC > Microsoft Windows (C:) > Program Files > Epic Game > Fortnite, you possibly can choose “Fortnite,” drag it to Program Files, and drop it within the Program Files to maneuver it instantly.

Speaking of drag and drop, it’s now doable to pin apps from the Start menu to the taskbar by choosing the app and transferring it to the taskbar. This will robotically pin the app to the taskbar, however it works solely while you drag an already pinned app on the Start menu.

In addition to those latest fancy stuff, KB5040529 has mounted a difficulty that causes the USB gadgets to fail while you use the Safely Remove Hardware choice.

This problem was noticed solely when the Task Manager was open.