Windows 11 KB5037771 OS Build 22631.3593 what’s new!

Today is the Second Tuesday of the Month, as part of the May 2024 Patch Tuesday update, Microsoft has rolled out a new Cumulative Update KB5037771 for Windows 11. This update focuses on addressing various bugs, improving the overall quality of the operating system, and fixing security vulnerabilities. By installing this update, your Windows 11 build number will advance to 22631.3593 and bring brings minor changes to Widgets icons on the taskbar, as well as widgets cards on the lock screen. To get this update, just go to the Start Menu > Settings > Update Windows and click on “Check for updates“.

Windows 11 KB5037771 Release Summary

• KB Article: KB5037771
  
• OS Version: Windows 11 version 22H2
  
• Build: 22631.3593
  
• Size: 712.5 MB, Download link
  
• Release Date: 14th May 2024

What’s new in Windows 11 KB5037771

The latest Windows 11 KB5037771 cumulative update (OS Build 22631.3593) contains miscellaneous security improvements to internal OS functionality.

Following the latest Windows 11 update, Microsoft has introduced several enhancements and changes. Notably, Microsoft is introducing more detailed and larger Widget icons on the Windows 11 taskbar. The new lock screen widgets for weather, finance, and sports news are also being improved with more visuals and customization options.

• This update addresses a known issue that might cause your VPN connection to fail. This occurs after you install the update dated April 9, 2024, or later.
• This update addresses an issue that might affect domain controllers (DC). NTLM authentication traffic might increase.
• This update addresses an issue that might affect Virtual Secure Mode (VSM) scenarios. They might fail. These scenarios include VPN, Windows Hello, Credential Guard, and Key Guard.
• This update addresses an issue that affects Server Message Block (SMB) clients. They fail to make SMB Multichannel connections. Because of this, file transfers are slow.
• The Recommended section of the Start menu will show some Microsoft Store apps. These apps come from a small set of curated developers. This will help you to discover some of the great apps that are available. If you want to turn this off, go to Settings > Personalization > Start. Turn off the toggle for Show recommendations for tips, app promotions, and more.
• In the coming weeks, your most frequently used apps might appear in the Recommended section of the Start menu. This applies to apps that you have not already pinned to the Start menu or the taskbar.
• This update improves the Widgets icons on the taskbar. They are no longer pixelated or fuzzy. This update also starts the rollout of a larger set of animated icons.
• This update affects Widgets on the lock screen. They are more reliable and have improved quality. This update also supports more visuals and a more customized experience for you.
• This update affects the touch keyboard. It makes the Japanese 106 keyboard layout appear as expected when you sign in.
• This update addresses an issue that affects Settings. It stops responding when you dismiss a flyout menu.

Users running the original version of Windows 11 are receiving a new update today (KB5037770), which focuses on security improvements rather than introducing new features.

Download Windows 11 KB5037771

Windows 11 KB5037771 is a crucial security update that will be automatically downloaded and installed on devices with an active internet connection. Also, you can make changes to the Windows settings and delay the update for a week or two, but it’s generally not a good idea to delay security updates. Alternatively, offline installers for Windows 11 KB5037771 are available on the Microsoft Update Catalog for manual installation in specific cases.

Also, you can manually Download Windows 11 KB5037771 following the steps below:

• Press the Windows key + S, type settings, and select the first result,
• Go to Windows update and look if the 2024-05 Cumulative Update for Windows 11 for x64-based Systems (KB5037771) is available for download.

• If not hit the check for updates button, and click on the download now button to begin the process.
• Once done, restart your computer to apply the changes,

Press the Windows key + R, type winver and hit the enter key to check the latest build details.

Windows 11 KB5037771 offline installers

This patch is currently rolling out to everyone via Windows Update, but you can also download the offline installers of Windows 11 KB5037771 and manually install it. Here are Windows 11 update offline installer files that you can manually download and install on your device.

• Windows 11 KB5037771 for version 22H2 Direct Download Links: 64-bit.

Note: The above link opens the Microsoft Update Catalog which is the library of Windows Update offline installers. You need to click on the ‘Download’ button next to the version of the OS installed on your machine and run the .msu files to begin the installation of the update.

If you are looking for the latest Windows 11 ISO click here.