Overview
- KB5068861 for 25H2/24H2 and KB5068865 for 23H2 are mandatory updates that install automatically via Windows Update or can be downloaded from the Microsoft Update Catalog.
- The rollout introduces a redesigned Start menu that elevates All Apps to the main page with new Category and Grid views and expanded pinning and layout controls.
- Microsoft fixed a long-standing issue that kept Task Manager running after closure, preventing build-up of background instances that could degrade performance.
- Updated battery indicators use color to signal charging, saver, and critical states, with an optional on-taskbar percentage toggle for at-a-glance status.
- Performance and reliability improvements include faster taskbar loading after sleep and resolved sign-in screen rendering glitches, with feature availability staged and no new widespread issues reported.