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Highlights
- Updates a known issue that might prevent some of you from opening or using certain built-in Windows apps, such as the Snipping Tool, the Emoji Panel, or the Touch Keyboard.
Improvements and fixes
This non-security update includes quality improvements. Key changes include:
Addresses a known issue that might prevent some users from opening or using certain built-in Windows apps or parts of some built-in apps. This issue occurs because of a Microsoft digital certificate that expired October 31, 2021. This issue might affect the following:
- Snipping Tool
- Touch Keyboard, Voice Typing, and Emoji Panel
- Input Method Editor user interface (IME UI)
- Getting started and Tips
- Addresses a known issue that prevents the Start menu and Settings app from opening as expected (S-mode only).
Known issues in this update
Microsoft is not currently aware of any issues with this update.
How to get this update
Install this update
| Release Channel | Available | Next Step |
|---|---|---|
| Windows Update or Microsoft Update | Yes | None. This update will be downloaded and installed automatically from Windows Update. |
| Windows Update for Business | Yes | None. This update will be downloaded and installed automatically from Windows Update in accordance with configured policies. |
| Microsoft Update Catalog | Yes | To get the standalone package for this update, go to the Microsoft Update Catalog website. |
| Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) | Yes | This update will automatically sync with WSUS if you configure Products and Classifications as follows: Product: Windows 11 Classification: Security Updates |
| Windows Out-of-the-box Experience (OOBE) | Yes | This update is installed during the Windows 11 OOBE process if an internet connection is available during the OOBE process. |
Restart information
You must restart your device after you apply this update.
Important
After installing this update, the build number will not be revised or show as updated in “winver” or other areas in the OS. To confirm this update is installed, check Settings > Windows Update > Update history.
File information
For a list of the files that are provided in this update, download the file information for update 5008295.