The enablement package is a great option for installing a scoped feature update like Windows 11, version 23H2 as it enables an update from version 22H2 to version 23H2 with a single restart, reducing update downtime. This enables devices to take advantage of new features now.

This update includes a new user interface (UI) functionality for Windows Update in Windows. Important: If your device is out of support, it is no longer receiving security updates from Microsoft and may become more vulnerable to security risks and viruses.

The Distributed Component Object Model (DCOM) Remote Protocol is a protocol for exposing application objects using remote procedure calls (RPCs). DCOM is used for communication between the software components of networked devices. Hardening changes in DCOM were required for CVE-2021-26414.

The update history page will provide you with the build numbers for 22H2 and 23H2. This will make it easier for support to assist you if you encounter issues. This new update will be cumulative with all the newly announced features including Copilot in Windows (in preview) plus additional changes.

Microsoft combines the latest servicing stack update (SSU) for your operating system with the latest cumulative update (LCU). For general information about SSUs, see Servicing stack updates and Servicing Stack Updates (SSU): Frequently Asked Questions . Install this update.

Windows will let you know if you need to restart your device to complete an update, and you can choose a time that works best for you to complete that update. The latest Windows update is Windows 11, version 23H2, also known as the Windows 11 2023 Update.

This issue is addressed in KB5040442 and later. We recommend you install the latest security update for your device. It contains important improvements and issue resolutions, including this one. If you have not deployed the June 2024 Windows non-security update yet, we recommend you apply KB5040442 instead.

Summary. The /INTEGRITYCHECK linker option provides Windows kernel digital signature verification for user mode Portable Executables (PE) files. This linker option is required for anti-malware and anti-cheat scenarios to register components with the Windows Security Center.

This update automatically applies Safe OS Dynamic Update ( KB5034232) to the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) on a running PC to address a security vulnerability that could allow attackers to bypass BitLocker encryption by using WinRE. For more information, see CVE-2024-20666. NOTE This update requires 250 MB of free space in the recovery ...

This article describes antimalware update package for Microsoft Defender in the OS installation images (WIM and VHD files). This feature supports the following OS installation images: Windows 11. Windows 10 (Enterprise, Pro, and Home editions) Windows Server 2022. Windows Server 2019.