Windows 11 KB5030310 23H2 Features Out, Download Offline Installers

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Windows 11 KB5030310 23H2 Features Out, Download Offline Installers

Windows 11 KB5030310 is rolling out with all the key features from version 23H2. Microsoft has published direct download links for Windows 11 KB5030310, and anyone can install it to try Windows Copilot, new File Explorer and other features. KB5030310 is an optional update for version 22H2, and it ships with the highly anticipated Windows 11 23H2 features. Since this is an optional update, it won’t download or install automatically unless you manually select the “Download and Install” button in Windows Update. Additionally, enabling the Windows 11 23H2 feature requires an extra step. If you want to try Windows 11 23H2 features like Windows Copilot and new File Explorer, you must enable the “Get the latest updates as soon as they’re available” toggle, which will download a Windows Configuration Update that turns on the new features.
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That’s because Microsoft has turned off Windows 11 23H2 features by default in a bid to minimize issues in the operating system. Windows Configuration Update is an enablement package, a switch that would enable features of the Windows 11 2023 Update in version 22H2 itself. If you want to try Windows Windows Copilot and other shiny features which are turned off, simply turn on the new toggle. This patch is titled “2023-09 Cumulative Update Preview for Windows 11 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5030310)”.

Windows 11 KB5030310 Direct Download Link https://www.catalog.update.microsoft.com/Search.aspx?q=KB5030310​

 

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Here is a step-by-step guide to install KB5030310 update with Windows 11 23H2 features;

- Open Start > Settings > Windows Update.
- Check for updates.
- Select ‘Download and install‘ in the box.
- Select ‘Turn on’ if you see a pop-up “Get the latest updates as soon as they’re available“.
- If you do not see new features after reboot, go to update settings.
- Look for “Get the latest updates as soon as they’re available” and set the toggle to On.
- Download and install Windows Configuration Update and reboot again.

Once done, you can use Windows Copilot and other features.

 

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Windows 11 KB5030310 Changelog

Microsoft is introducing Windows Copilot, AI-powered Bing and Copilot for your desktop, new File Explorer and more;

Windows Copilot
The flagship feature of the big update is Windows Copilot. As we all know, Microsoft is betting big on Copilot, powered by ChatGPT’s GPT-4 and Bing Chat. With Copilot, you can walk around the operating system by typing your commands in the text field. Copilot works with any app or window, and initiating the AI feature is straightforward. You can click the new colourful Copilot button on the taskbar or use the ‘WIN + C’ shortcut, which was previously used for discontinued Cortana. Copilot appears as a sidebar or side panel on the right side of the screen. While moving or adjusting the AI sidebar is impossible, Microsoft told us the company has made several UI optimizations to ensure it doesn’t obscure any desktop content. As mentioned, Copilot works alongside other active app windows, and it can be used to interact with the app’s content. Copilot is ‘app-aware’, but it may not work with most third-party apps since the feature is in the early stage of development. At the moment, you can use Windows 11’s AI to enable or disable features like dark mode, Do Not Disturb, capture screenshots, change basic settings, and summarise content on the left side of the screen, but it works only when you open the content or web page in Microsoft Edge.
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New File Explorer
If you do not like Copilot or AI features, you can look forward to the new File Explorer shipping today. In KB5030310, one of our favourite upgrades is the redesigned File Explorer. It comes with a modern File Explorer Home, designed with Windows 11, Microsoft Fluent Design and WinUI principles.A new recommended files carousel works only with a Microsoft Azure AD account, so most of you won’t be able to use the feature. Another notable change is the new address bar that supports your local and cloud folders, so you can now monitor OneDrive status, including the file’s sync process. A quota flyout box has been added to view the remaining and used storage in OneDrive. You won’t see the flyout if you have a third-party storage service. Windows 11 KB5030310 also adds a new details pane to the File Explorer. You can open the details pane by clicking the icon or using the keyboard shortcut (ALT + Shift + P). With the details pane, particularly helpful for cloud files, you can learn more about the content or related content. Selected file’s contextual information like who created the file, if it was shared outside the computer, date modified, location, size and more show up in the details pane. File Explorer also displays the file’s thumbnail. File Explorer is getting a new Gallery feature, similar to Microsoft Photos, but it’s built for Windows 11’s file manager. Remember the ‘All Photos’ view in the Photos? It’s the same thing, but it’s now built into the File Explorer. This allows you to easily manage and access your photo collection. The Gallery is organized by month, and the latest photos appear at the top of the Gallery.

Dev Drive
The “Dev Drive” is another significant feature introduced in the new Windows update. Designed exclusively for developers, this storage volume promises improved performance for their critical tasks. Built using the Resilient File System (ReFS) technology, it offers an optimised file system to manage both performance and security. The primary purpose of Dev Drive is to house project source codes, working folders, and package caches. It’s not intended for general use like document libraries or application installations. Setting up a Dev Drive is straightforward. Users can allocate free space from an existing drive or use a VHD/VHDX. This can be accessed through Settings > System > For developers or using command-line instructions. It’s imperative to have a minimum of 50GB for the Dev Drive and, for optimal performance, a device equipped with 8GB or more RAM. Notably, the ‘Performance mode’ feature of Microsoft Defender Antivirus has been calibrated to work harmoniously with Dev Drive, ensuring minimal disruptions.

Voice Access
KB5030310 in Windows 11 has amplified its voice access capabilities, especially concerning text authoring. Now, users can effortlessly correct misrecognised words through voice commands. By merely saying “correct [text]” or “correct that”, a correction window pops up with numbered alternatives. Users can then verbally select their preferred option.​

 

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Windows 11 KB5030310 Update Not Installing? 8 Solutions To Apply

Microsoft regularly releases Windows 11 updates with the latest bug fixes, several new features, and security improvements. Windows updates are set to download and install automatically on Windows 11 to keep your system safe and stable. Hence Windows updates are critical and should be installed as soon as they become available. But sometimes you may notice Windows 11 Not Updating, Windows 11 KB5030310 update fail to install, or end up with Windows 11 KB5030310 stuck downloading. Let’s find out what causes Windows 11 update installation problems or errors and how to fix them ASAP.
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There are multiple reasons why Windows 11 won’t update, It may be antivirus, firewall software, and other third-party security programs interfering with the Windows update process. Apart from that you might experience problems installing Windows updates if your system drive (usually its C drive) has very low storage space that is insufficient for Windows updates to download and install.
You need a stable internet connection to download Windows updates from the Microsoft server, it might be slow internet or network issues the reason why your Windows updates are not installed or stuck downloading. Windows update could have been turned off somehow which is causing Windows 11 not to update on your PC or laptop. Again corrupt system files on your PC could be another reason for Windows updates to fail.

Check that other related services required by Windows Update are enabled and running.​

• Application Identity​
• Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS)​
• Cryptographic Services​