After nearly a month’s gap, Microsoft is out with a new cumulative update KB5034765 for all Windows 11 users (23H2 and 22H2). While this is a mandatory update that installs automatically, the update itself is pretty uneventful. It fixes issues with the Narrator announcements, File Explorer, explorer.exe process, and more. Additionally, KB5034765 also fixes the issue that’s affecting the download of device metadata via Windows Metadata and Internet Services (WMIS) over HTTPS. In fact, KB5034765 makes this communication more secure.
As for the new features, the update moves the Copilot icon to the right side of the system tray and disables the Show Desktop option. In addition, this update also fixes several security issues.
As always, you can find the direct link to download the KB5034765 offline installer below. If you are unable to install KB5034765 via the Settings app or to install it on an offline computer, follow the link below, download the KB5034765 offline installer, open it once downloaded, and follow the on-screen instructions.
Download KB5034765 Offline Installer
For users who prefer to download the KB5034765 offline installer, you can find it at the following link:
https://catalog.update.microsoft.com/Search.aspx?q=KB5034765
Once downloaded, double-click on the installer and follow the installation wizard to complete the installation process. Once done, reboot the computer to apply the changes. After rebooting you can enjoy all the goodness of the KB5034765 update.
KB5034765 Changelog
- The Copilot in Windows icon now appears on the right side of the system tray on the taskbar. Also, the display of Show desktop at the rightmost corner of the taskbar will be off by default.
- This update addresses security issues for your Windows operating system.
- This update addresses an issue that affects Narrator announcements. They are slow when you use Natural Voices.
- This update addresses an issue that affects explorer.exe. It might stop responding. This occurs when you restart or shut down a PC that has a controller accessory attached to it.
- This update addresses an issue that affects the download of device metadata. Downloads from the Windows Metadata and Internet Services (WMIS) over HTTPS are now more secure.
That’s it.
