Security News > 2024 > May > Windows 11 KB5037853 update fixes File Explorer issues, 20 bugs
Microsoft has released the May 2024 non-security preview update for Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 23H2, which includes 32 fixes and changes.
Among this cumulative update's highlights, Microsoft mentions fixing an issue causing the Windows File Explorer to freeze when swiping from the screen edge after turning off edge swiping and a second bug fix that causes it to start with a two-minute delay after pining a folder on a network share to Quick Access.
KB5037853 is a monthly optional update that allows Windows admins to test improvements and fixes, which will be pushed to all customers with next month's Patch Tuesday release.
According to Microsoft's Modern Lifecycle Policy, Windows 11 22H2 Enterprise and Education will reach the end of servicing on October 14, 2025, while Windows 11 22H2 Home and Pro editions will be retired on October 8, 2024.
Today, Microsoft also released the optional KB5037849 preview update for Windows 10 22H2, which includes nine fixes and changes.
Windows 10 KB5037849 update released with 9 changes or fixes.
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