14 DAY TRIAL // It’s Patch Tuesday, so it’s also the time when Windows 11 is getting a new cumulative update, this time in the form of KB5008215.
Given the timing of the release, the focus of this update is on resolving security problems in the operating system, but at the same time, it also includes additional fixes and polishing for devices out there.
In other words, cumulative update KB5008215 also includes all the changes that have originally been released as a preview in KB5007262, such as support for Emoji 13.1.
Furthermore, Microsoft says this update resolves a series of glitches in the operating system, including some affecting Focus Assistant and the notifications.
“Addresses an issue that causes the edit button and the battery icon in Quick Settings to intermittently disappear. Addresses an issue that affects the Focus Assist button in the notification area, and this update provides an accessible name for screen readers. Addresses an issue that affects the display of the number of unread notifications; some numbers don’t appear in the center of the circle in the notification area,” Microsoft explains.
Start menu improvements
The new update also includes a fix specifically aimed at the Start menu, with Microsoft explaining that those who install several apps and then change the resolution of the screen could end up struggling with the way the apps are displayed in the Start menu.
“Addresses an issue that affects the Start menu when you install a large number of apps and change the screen resolution. The app names appear on the Start menu, but the app icons are missing. This update might also improve the reliability of the Start menu when you use secondary monitors in mixed resolution scenarios,” Microsoft says.
The new update is available for all devices that have already been updated to Windows 11.