KB5058502 brings new features for Windows 11 Settings, Taskbar pins, Copilot, Widgets

It is the last Tuesday of the month, which means it's time for another C-release or non-security preview optional update. The new update is out for Windows 11 22H2 and 23H2 as the March non-security preview update under KB5058502 and builds 22621.5413 and 22631.5413.

The new release brings improvements for the Settings app with a new FAQ page related to system information. Aside from this, Widgets on the Lock screen have also received new customization options. Speaking of more customization, Taskbar app pinning has also improved with new options for Admins. Copilot key customization is here, too.

The full release notes are given below:

[Copilot]

• New! You can open Copilot on Windows with Win + C. You can personalize your Copilot key and Win + C experience at any time with the existing “Customize Copilot key on keyboard” under Settings > Personalization > Text input. For Enterprise users, see Updated Windows and Microsoft 365 Coplot Chat experience.

• New! To start Press to talk with Copilot on Windows, hold the Copilot key—or Win + C if your keyboard doesn’t have one—for two seconds. Press Esc or stay silent for a few seconds to end the call. Use Alt + Spacebar to talk with Copilot on Windows. You can interact with Copilot using your voice and receive instant responses while continuing your tasks.

• [Search on Taskbar] Improved support for web search providers in Windows Search for the European Economic Area (EEA), including with increased discoverability.

• [Settings] New! Find answers to commonly asked questions about your PC and Windows 11 in the new FAQs section under Settings > System > About page. It covers topics like system setup, performance, and compatibility—all in one place.

• [Taskbar] New! Admins can configure taskbar policies so users can unpin specific apps, ensuring they are not repinned during the next policy refresh. To turn on this feature, use the new PinGeneration option.

• [Widgets] New! There are some new updates to the new Widgets on Lock experience for devices in the EEA. In addition to accessibility and craftsmanship improvements, the Lock screen weather widget now supports customization. To configure your weather widget, go to Settings > Personalization > Lock screen and select the “Customize widget” option from the weather widget more options menu. More widgets will be customizable in the future.

• [Windows Share] New! When you drag a local file from File Explorer or your desktop, a tray appears at the top of your screen. Drop the file into a suggested app or select More to open the Windows share window.

• [Input]

  • Fixed: Voice typing won't start from the touch keyboard when using the Chinese (Simplified) narrow layout.

  • When using the Symbols section of the touch keyboard, pressing the key to change pages might unexpectedly insert a character into password fields.

• [Voice access] Fixed: Voice access might stop responding with error “working on it” when dictating.

   

Microsoft notes one known issue for the release wherein Noto fonts are broken on systems with certain languages.

To download the optional update, head over to Windows Settings > Update & Security and select Check for Updates, and it should be available for download in the Optional Updates area. Alternatively, manual downloading can also be done from the Microsoft Update Catalog website here. The official support article can be viewed here on Microsoft's official website.

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