Microsoft has released the update of KB5040442 on Windows 11. This update will be available to all Windows users on Windows 11 users from July 9. How to download the features and catalog in this update.

Windows 11 New Update KB5040442 - (image source: uwinpc.com)

Microsoft released the last update, KB503930.2, for all users in June. In which we also got to see bugs, along with many new features.

It has released a major update on Windows 11. In which we get to see changes in both the old versions of Windows 22H2 and 22H3. In which many new improvements and features have been included.

New Features of Windows 11 KB5040442

• The "Show Desktop" button is back again in this update. Now you will be able to easily see your desktop again with just one click.

• Now we have got the facility of better file handling. Only now you will be able to create ZIP, 7z and TAR files directly from the right-click menu. Without downloading any additional program.

• It has become easier to see which files you have selected in Windows 11's File Explorer. A thin black line appears around them.

• A new Account section has been added to the new Start menu. By going there, you will be able to see things like a Microsoft account as well as other storage.

• With this update, you can now move your Copilot AI around the screen regularly. You can also increase or decrease its size.

• Microsoft has added a new Game Pass suggestion in the settings for gamers. It will appear only if you always play games.

Some Problems of KB5040442 have also been fixed.

• With this fix, your Japanese keyboard now works better.

• Your snipping tool will no longer make strange sounds while recording videos.

• Microsoft has restored the 'Safely Remove Hardware' button.

Download the Windows 11 KB5040442 Catalog

You can download the Microsoft catalog for Windows 11 KB5040442 and install it manually. For this, you have to click on the link given below.

    

      KB5040442 Catalog Download Link

Install KB5040442 Update without Catalog

If you want, you can download this update of Windows 11 manually using the catalog. If you don't want to, then you can follow some automatic processes for it.

In which you have to go to Settings > Windows Update and check for updates. Due to which the KB5040442 update will start downloading automatically.