Update to the new Microsoft Edge

Note: If it’s been fewer than 10 days since you upgraded to Windows 10, your previous version of Windows will be listed as a system file you can delete.If you need to free up drive space, you can delete it, but keep in mind that you'll be deleting your Windows.old folder, which contains files that give you the option to go back to your previous version of Windows.

Important: Most accounts are supported in new Outlook.This includes Microsoft accounts such as an Outlook.com or Hotmail.com account, work or school accounts assigned to you by your organization’s admin, third-party accounts such as Gmail, Yahoo!, iCloud, and other third-party accounts connecting through IMAP.

Switching out of S mode in Windows

Summary. Windows 11, versions 22H2 and 23H2 share a common core operating system with an identical set of system files. Therefore, the new features in Windows 11, version 23H2 are included in the latest monthly quality update for Windows 11, version 22H2 but are in an inactive and dormant state.

Phone Link requirements and setup

On the settings page for that app, change the setting for Let this app run in the background.Here’s a summary of each option: Always.The app is always allowed to run in the background—receive info, send notifications, and stay up to date—even when you’re not actively using it.

Introducing Microsoft Phone Link and Link to Windows

Windows 11, version 22H2; August 27, 2024—KB5041587 (OS Builds 22621.4112 and 22631.4112) Preview; August 13, 2024—KB5041585 (OS Builds 22621.4037 and 22631.4037)

Learn how to run Windows Update Troubleshooter to resolve errors downloading or installing Windows updates.