Microsoft released Windows 11 cumulative updates KB5089549 (versions 25H2/24H2) and KB5087420 (23H2) as part of the May 2026 Patch Tuesday, addressing 120 security vulnerabilities. Key changes include Xbox mode on the desktop, expanded archive format support in File Explorer (uu, cpio, xar, nupkg), haptic feedback for compatible input devices, a redesigned voice typing interface, a new secure batch file processing mode via registry key, FAT32 volume formatting limit raised from 32GB to 2TB, and various reliability improvements to the taskbar, Windows Hello, and explorer.exe. Microsoft reports no known issues with this update.
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What's new in the May 2026 Patch Tuesday update99% of What Mythos Found Is Still Unpatched.Sort: