check before: 2025-03-27
Product:
Copilot, Windows
Platform:
Online, Windows Desktop, World tenant
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Change type:
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The March 2025 non-security preview update is now available for Windows 11, version 24H2. Information about the contents of this update is available from the release notes, which are accessible from the Windows 11 update history page. To learn more about the different types of monthly quality updates, see Windows monthly updates explained.
Highlights for the Windows 11, version 24H2 update:
This update enhances communication on AMD and Intel®-powered Copilot+ PCs with live captions and real-time translation. Live captions support translating more than 44 languages into English, including speakers in real-time video calls, recordings, and streamed content.
Finding your documents, photos, and settings across Windows 11 is easier on Copilot+ PCs with improved Windows Search, powered by semantic indexing models along with traditional lexical indexing. Available on Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs, with support for AMD and Intel-powered Copilot+ PCs coming soon.
The Gamepad keyboard layout is now available for the touch keyboard in Windows 11. This includes button accelerators (e.g., X button for backspace, Y button for spacebar).
A new experience to improve the discoverability of the emoji and more panels in Windows 11 with the introduction of a new system tray icon on the taskbar. This change will initially be available to a small group of devices.
For instructions on how to install this update, see the KB for your operating system listed below:
Windows 11, version 24H2: KB5053656
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Created:
2025-03-28
updated:
2025-03-28
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summary for non-techies**
The Windows 11 version 24H2 update enhances user experience with advanced file indexing, real-time language translation for video calls, a gamepad keyboard layout for touch keyboards, and a new system tray icon for easier access to emojis and panels.
Direct effects for Operations**
Communication Issues
The introduction of live captions and real-time translation may lead to miscommunication if users are not familiar with the new features, potentially causing misunderstandings during video calls.
- roles: End Users, IT Support
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/help/5053656, https://support.microsoft.com/windows/use-live-captions-to-better-understand-audio-b52da59c-14b8-4031-aeeb-f6a47e6055df
Search Functionality Disruption
The improved Windows Search powered by semantic indexing may not function as expected if users are not prepared for the changes, leading to difficulties in finding documents and settings.
- roles: End Users, IT Support
- references: https://aka.ms/Windows/MonthlyUpdates, https://aka.ms/copilotpluspcs
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