The KB5052093 update for Windows 11 is now being pushed gradually for Windows 11 24H2 users, bringing multiple feature improvements, and also introducing a new Xbox Game Pass promotional ad. Users can obtain the patch through Windows Update in Settings. In addition, Microsoft also provides a direct download link for the KB5052093 offline installation package (.msu file) in the Update Catalog (described in detail below).

KB5052093 is an optional update for Windows 11 24H2 and is not automatically downloaded or installed. However, if you enable the Get Latest Updates (Get Early) option, the system will automatically install this update for you. So, if you do not want to receive optional updates, make sure to turn off the switch.

As the title suggests, you will now see a promotion message for Xbox Game Pass when you open Settings. We successfully reproduced this ad after testing, but it will only appear on devices that have KB5052093 or later installed and have been added to the Xbox Game Pass service. The ad is designed to encourage users to recommend Xbox Game Pass to friends and family.

It should be noted that Xbox Game Pass ads are only visible on devices that are logged in with a Microsoft account. For privacy and usage habits, Microsoft will not push such ads or recommendations to devices using local accounts.

Microsoft said that as new features are being pushed and A/B testing is being carried out, it may take several days to take effect on all devices .

The official name of this update is " 2025-02 Windows 11 version 24H2 cumulative update preview version based on x64 system (KB5052093) ". After installation, the system version will be upgraded to Windows 11 Build 26100.3323.

Windows 11 KB5052093 Download Link

Windows 11 KB5052093 Direct download address: 64-bit and ARM64 | Microsoft Update Directory

When downloaded via Windows Update, the optional update size is approximately 1GB. If you obtain it through the above-mentioned Microsoft Update Directory link, you need to download a 1,183.4MB installation package. This size is indeed not small, because this update contains a large number of functional changes (described in detail below).

For ARM architecture devices, the installation package size is 1,376.4MB .

In recent years, the volume of Windows updates has continued to grow, which has caused many users to worry, but this is another topic.

As for KB5052093, in a 1Gbps network environment, the download and installation process usually takes less than 10 minutes.

What are the new features of Windows 11 Build 26100.3323?

After installing the update, you will immediately notice a new feature: a new "Share" button appears when you right-click on an app on the taskbar (such as File Explorer) and hover over the recently visited file.

This feature allows you to share files you have recently used directly, but only if the application you are using supports Jump List. Therefore, unless you are using File Explorer, Visual Studio, PyCharm and other applications that support this feature, you may not be able to see the Share button.

In addition, Spotlight functionality has been enhanced. In KB5052093, you can quickly get relevant information about the current wallpaper by hovering over the "Know this picture" icon.

Added camera function

Windows 11 24H2 introduces several camera-related settings to enhance the user experience.

One of the most well-received features is allowing multiple applications to access camera streams simultaneously. The feature was originally designed for hearing-impaired users so that they can enable a sign language translation window while talking on video calls.

At the same time, average users can also benefit from this improvement, such as using multiple camera applications simultaneously in live broadcasts or video conferencing.

In the past, to ensure safety, the system restricted only one application to use the camera at the same time. But Microsoft has now lifted this restriction in exchange for a more flexible user experience, after all, Windows 11 already has other security mechanisms to prevent abuse.

To experience the new camera features in KB5052093, go to Settings > Bluetooth and Devices > Camera , select your camera, click Edit under "Advanced Camera Options" to see the newly added "Allow multiple applications to use cameras at the same time" switch.

After turning on this option, some camera control functions will not be adjusted in the settings page.

In addition, KB5052093 has also added a built-in camera troubleshooting function. You can enable experimental "Basic Camera Mode" to diagnose problems. However, please note that this function is only valid if the system can recognize the camera and cannot solve all camera failures.

Another notable improvement is now more convenient to turn off the Start Backup alert in File Explorer.

Now just right-click the "Start Backup" button to directly close the OneDrive file backup prompt. Previously, users had to enter the settings to manually turn off the function, and now the operation is more intuitive and efficient.

According to our actual tests, the following is a complete list of fixes and improvements included in the Windows 11 KB5052093 update:

• The Like button on the lock screen interface is now clickable to view more information about Spotlight wallpapers (it will open in the default browser after clicking).
• Screen readers (Narrator) now support jumping to the beginning of a table with commas (,) and period (.) to the end of a table or list.
• Important Optimization of File Explorer : Folders containing large amounts of media files can now be processed more quickly.
• The context menu responds faster when right-clicking on a synced or stored file in OneDrive.
• Fixed an issue where the device was connected but the scanner was not available.
• Fixed an issue where the volume automatically jumped to 100% after waking up from sleep.
• Solved the bug where the audio interruption after the computer is temporarily idle.
• Fixed an issue where Task Manager mistakenly identified a mechanical hard drive (HDD) as a solid state hard drive (SSD).
• Microsoft finally fixed the issue of failure to boot OpenSSH on Windows 11 24H2.

Currently, Microsoft has not reported any new problems, but if an exception is found in the future, we will update this article or release additional instructions in a timely manner.

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