Microsoft has released the February 2025 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2, with 33 improvements and fixes for multiple issues, including SSH and File Explorer bugs and the volume jumping to 100% when waking the PC from sleep. Microsoft also reported two known issues with KB5052093, one causing some Citrix components to block the installation of the January 2025 Windows security update (Citrix provides a temporary workaround on this documentation page). KB5052093 is part of Microsoft's monthly "optional non-security preview updates" schedule that lets Windows admins test new features, bug fixes, and improvements that will be rolled out to all customers with the March 2025 Patch Tuesday release. First, the Windows 11 February 2025 preview update (like the one released for Windows 10 systems) resolves a longstanding issue that breaks SSH connections on some PCs after installing the October 2024 cumulative and preview updates. To install this preview update, go to Settings> Windows Update and click "Check for Updates." Since this is an optional update, you will also be prompted to click the "Download and install" link. Windows 11 24H2 has entered broad deployment and is now available to all seekers via Windows Update, with Redmond rolling out the Windows 11 2024 Update to all eligible Windows 10 22H2 PCs since mid-January. KB5052093 also fixes a known issue that causes the audio volume to jump to 100% when waking the system from sleep, and another one stops USB audio devices from working on PCs that are left idle for a short time.
This Cyber News was published on www.bleepingcomputer.com. Publication date: Wed, 26 Feb 2025 06:45:19 +0000