Update Resolves Taskbar Jump List, Japanese IME, Context Menu Issues

In the latest update, several key issues affecting the taskbar and related functionalities have been addressed, promising a smoother user experience. One of the primary fixes targets the taskbar jump list, a handy feature that provides quick access to recently or frequently used items when you right-click an app on the taskbar or Start menu. Previously, actions from this list might fail, but this update ensures they now complete successfully.

Japanese Input Method Editor

Another significant improvement involves the default Japanese Input Method Editor (IME). Users had reported that the candidate window would stop responding unexpectedly and revert to a former composition state at random. This update resolves these issues, ensuring a more reliable and seamless typing experience for those using the Japanese IME.

Context Menu Issue

The update also addresses a known context menu issue that affected various apps. When users right-clicked some apps, instead of executing the selected task, an “Open with” dialog would appear, asking, “How do you want to open this file?” This problem, which also impacted icons on the taskbar and Start menu, has now been fixed.

Full Changelog

The update brings several other enhancements:

• MSIX Applications: Fixes an issue where MSIX applications installed from an HTTPS URI would fail to open if the download was incomplete, damaging the package.
• Mobile Device Management (MDM): Enhances MDM by sending more detailed device information during enrollment, helping identify the device model and manufacturer.
• Direct Composition Batched Presentations: Resolves an issue causing brief flashes of triangles or boxes on the screen in browsers like Microsoft Edge and other apps.
• Country and Operator Settings Asset (COSA) Profiles: Updates COSA profiles for certain mobile operators.
• System Hibernate: Fixes an issue preventing systems from resuming from hibernate after BitLocker is turned on.
• Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC): Addresses an issue where unsigned WDAC policies were copied to the Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI) disk partition reserved for signed policies.
• Folder Context Menu: Corrects a problem where selecting a command to remove items would instead add items when a third-party sync service was involved.

Known Bugs and Workarounds

The update also acknowledges some known bugs and provides workarounds:

1. Multi-Monitor Configuration: Windows devices using more than one monitor might experience issues with desktop icons moving unexpectedly between monitors or other alignment issues when using Copilot in Windows (in preview). To avoid this, Copilot might not be available on such devices. A resolution is being worked on for a future release.
2. Taskbar Position: Copilot in Windows (in preview) is not supported when the taskbar is positioned vertically on the right or left of the screen. To access Copilot, ensure your taskbar is horizontal at the top or bottom. A fix is forthcoming.
3. DHCP Option 235: After installing KB5034203 or later updates, some Windows devices using DHCP Option 235 to discover Microsoft Connected Cache (MCC) nodes might be unable to use those nodes, leading to increased internet traffic for updates and apps. This issue primarily affects enterprise environments, not Home edition users. A resolution is in progress.

This comprehensive update aims to enhance overall system performance and user experience by addressing critical issues and providing necessary fixes and improvements.