New Update Microsoft Windows 11 Moment 3 update is now available for download

[plat]

OK, I have read the Winaero article above and since I run the Windows 11 Insiders beta,). Edit: I am mistaken, the ability to add seconds to the clock is indeed there under Taskbar behaviors--thanks again, Gandalf_The_Grey.

I found out yet another "drawback" to not having Edge browser installed and that's that you can't bring up the desktop widgets. You need the WebView2 Runtime in Edge.

Ouch, that hurt my feelings! But I ain't reinstalling Edge on here--it's kind of a trip "discovering" what-all other features in Windows are held for ransom unless and until you install Edge. So far, MSN News and Weather apps were affected also and I deleted them.

 

[Captain Holly]

If you read for example the article linked below it will show you the new features and where to enable or disable them (if possible):

What's new in Windows 11, "Moment 3" Update

As you may remember, Microsoft now gradually releases features to Windows 11, without shipping a huge new OS versions. Instead, the company uses smaller

winaero.com

Thanks @Gandalf. It looks like this will be like it was when MS added the chat gpt the updates to Edge not long ago. I had to go in and turn off all of those newfangled functions too. The solution to the problem with Edge is simply not to use Edge. I was not using it to begin with anyway, but these new updates and the new Chat Copilot in the actual Windows OS are things I do not need and do not want. It is going to be very important to me to be able to turn off the unwanted useless stuff.

Thanks.

C.H.

 

[eXDj]

vpn indicator with windscribe and IKE v2 protocol

 

[gonza]

ISOLATION OF WIN32 APPS​

Windows 11 will now be able to run desktop Win32 applications in a sandbox to prevent unwanted or unauthorized programs from accessing critical Windows components. The feature will significantly increase the security of the operating system. It is important to note that this is a preliminary version of the sandbox, which means that in some cases it may not work correctly.

This is a nice new feature!

 

[oldschool]

This is a nice new feature!

Yes, if it is fully developed and functional and not another half-baked MS project like MS Defender sandbox, etc., etc.

It is important to note that this is a preliminary version of the sandbox, which means that in some cases it may not work correctly.

 

[NormanF]

Windows 11 "Moment 3" update is now available for download

Microsoft has started rolling out the latest feature update for its operating system. Announced yesterday, the "Moment 3" update brings several new features, long-requested changes, and more.

www.neowin.net

Fun fact: Unlike the big, end of end of the year version build, the moment update will be pushed out to unsupported PCs.

 

[NormanF]

Is Moment 3 a major update, and is an ISO file available?

No. It will be available as a cumulative Windows Update patch, regardless of whether Windows 11 is or isn't officially supported on your PC.

 

[silversurfer]

Microsoft has also announced that Windows 11 22H2 is now ready for broader deployment, stating that the operating system is now "broadly available to all users with eligible devices who check for updates". Of course, to get it a device has to meet the system requirements of Windows 11 22H2. Microsoft has, in the past, erroneously pushed out Windows 11 on unsupported PCs, though later, it fixed it.

On the Windows health dashboard website, the company has updated the status for Windows 11 22H2. Microsoft explains:

Windows 11, version 22H2 is broadly available to all users with eligible devices who check for updates. Microsoft is delivering continuous innovation to Windows 11 more frequently. If you’re using Home or Pro consumer devices or non-managed business devices running Windows 11, version 22H2, you can get some of these newest experiences as soon as they’re ready for your device. To do so, open Settings > Windows Update. Select Get the latest updates as soon as they are available, and set the toggle to On. Note that the toggle won't be enabled for managed devices. These are managed by Windows Update for Business or Windows Server Update Services (WSUS).

Microsoft: You can now get Windows 11 Moment 3 but your PC must meet system requirements

Microsoft released Moment 3, the latest Windows 11 feature update today. Alongside that, it has also announced the broader availability of Windows 11 22H2, though your PC must be eligible.

www.neowin.net

 

[NormanF]

With 22H2, you needed a workaround to install the iso. on an unsupported PC. I've never had an issue with a cumulative update through Windows Update.

 

[ForgottenSeer 97327]

OK, I have read the Winaero article above and since I run the Windows 11 Insiders beta,). Edit: I am mistaken, the ability to add seconds to the clock is indeed there under Taskbar behaviors--thanks again, Gandalf_The_Grey.

I found out yet another "drawback" to not having Edge browser installed and that's that you can't bring up the desktop widgets. You need the WebView2 Runtime in Edge.

Ouch, that hurt my feelings! But I ain't reinstalling Edge on here--it's kind of a trip "discovering" what-all other features in Windows are held for ransom unless and until you install Edge. So far, MSN News and Weather apps were affected also and I deleted them.

Egde has some (quite a lot) settings to make it less annoying. Edge also has a flag (#edge-show-feature-recommendations) to make it less chatty. I prefer Edge over any other browser because it starts earlier (Microsoft cheats with preloading which really makes a difference on older hardware) and the security features are much better than Chrome (setting sandboxes enabled with Chrome policies only works for audio or network, not for the renderer). It is worth investing an hour and disabling all features, not core browser functionality.

Also there seems to be some intelligence in the telemetry. When I posted what I had disabled for Edge @oldschool still got (update and feature) notifications which I for 100% certain did not get. I noticed the same behavior with Avast Free, when you keep explicitly pressing "no thanks - got it - ignore" Avast free also silences (in stead of deleting or clicking away a notification),

@Gandalf_The_Grey thanks for posting. I enabled seconds and disabled the new snipping tool. Also took some time to weed out Windows11 features I think my wife don't use on her laptop. I already had a lot of Windows apps de-installed (forgot the name of the two programs posted in a thread at MT). It is hard to say whether I think Windows11 becomes snappier or because her Ryzen 4500U laptop is twice as fast as my old Intel I7 (according to CPU benchmark) and I am not using her laptop a lot (wife's still sleeping/recovering from last night out )

 

[roger_m]

With 22H2, you needed a workaround to install the iso. on an unsupported PC.

That will be the case with all feature updates, unless Microsoft change their policy. But all the regular Windows Updates are delivered normally.

 

[silversurfer]

Microsoft quietly released a Configuration update for Windows 11 version 22H2 last week as it delivered the latest Moment 3 feature update. This configuration update is a part of Microsoft's Continuous Innovation and is released via the Controlled Feature Rollout (CFR) approach. The update brings the latest feature sooner to Windows 11 22H2 users.

Microsoft quietly released Windows 11 22H2 Configuration Update that boosts performance

Microsoft released Moment 3 feature update for Windows 11 22H2 recently. Alongside that, the Redmond firm also quietly published a configuration update for users who want to receive updates sooner.

www.neowin.net

 

[silversurfer]

Microsoft quietly updated Windows 11 supported CPU list with many new Intel, AMD processors

Microsoft released its Moment 3 feature update for Windows 11 version 22H2 towards the end of May under KB5026446 (Build 22621.1778). The company stated that users with eligible systems can update to Moment 3. Following the announcement, Microsoft quietly updated its list of supported processors from Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm. The tech giant last updated the list of supported CPUs back in October of last year when it rolled out the 22H2 feature update.

There are separate lists for both Windows 11 21H2 and 22H2 even though the system requirements of Windows 11 haven't changed (much) since the original 21H2 announcement. So if anyone hopes that their currently unsupported hardware could suddenly appear on the supported list, that is simply not going to happen. (In related news, Linux users running older 1st Gen Ryzen CPUs can expect support and even performance boosts soon.)

Regardless though, people have been running unsupported systems on Windows 11 22H2 as well, just like they were doing with the 21H2 version. Some users were even so impressed by their old hardware that they even exclaim it "runs like magic".

Microsoft quietly updated Windows 11 supported CPU list with many new Intel, AMD chips

Microsoft released its Moment 3 feature update towards the end of May. Following that major Windows 11 22H2 update, the tech giant quietly updated its list of supported CPUs from AMD, Intel, Qualcomm.

www.neowin.net

Windows processor requirements Windows 11, version 22H2 supported Intel processors

This specification details the Intel processors that can be used with Windows 11, version 22H2 customer systems that include Windows products, including custom images.

learn.microsoft.com

Windows processor requirements Windows 11 supported AMD processors

This specification details the AMD processors that can be used with Windows 11 customer systems that include Windows products, including custom images.

learn.microsoft.com

 

[vtqhtr413]

Analysis: It’s optional for an important reason​

Why shouldn’t you download KB5027303? Well, it might have all those juicy Moment 3 features you’ve been hungering for – and there are some nifty bits of functionality added, as we’ve covered previously – but it is still a preview update. That’s why it’s optional, because this is the last stage of testing for the package. And as it’s effectively beta software – albeit in its final incarnation, so likely pretty stable – you still have a higher chance of encountering bugs than with the full release version.

This is why it’s generally better to wait for that full release version, which in the case of Moment 3, will pitch up next month (it should arrive on July 11, as part of Microsoft’s monthly cumulative update for Windows 11). At that point, of course, you’ll have no choice but to take Moment 3 onboard your Windows 11 installation (beyond the ability to delay it for a short time, if you choose – as with any cumulative update in Windows 11 Home).

Windows 11 Moment 3 update arrives for everyone – but there's a catch

Moment 3 features are here, but only as an optional (preview) update

www.techradar.com

 

[silversurfer]

Microsoft is targeting July 11, 2023 as the official release date for the third Moments update for Windows 11. Most Windows users may want to skip the installation of the preview update, as it should be considered a beta release.

As far as new features are concerned, there are plenty small changes and additions to Windows 11. You can check out my full overview here, but here is a short list for those in a hurry:

• Live Captions expands to more languages.
• Voice access commands for English dialects.
• VPN status icon.
• Option to add seconds to the taskbar clock.
• Option to copy 2FA codes directly.
• New one-key shortcuts in File Explorer.
• Multi-kiosk mode.
• Create live kernel memory dump in Task Manager.
• New touch keyboard control options.
• Support for Content Adaptive Brightness Control.
• New USB4 hubs and devices page in Settings.
• New Presence Sensing privacy settings.
• Improved Settings search performance.
• Print-key opens the Snipping Tool now.
• Show 20 most recent tabs when using Alt-Tab.
• Suggestions and search improvements for Simplified Chinese.
• OneDrive information in accounts.

Microsoft is finally ready to unleash Windows 11's Moments 3 Feature Update - gHacks Tech News

Microsoft has released the monthly optional update for its Windows 11 operating system, which includes new features.

www.ghacks.net

 

[brambedkar59]

I like the new stuff added, like this one.

• New! This update improves your computer’s performance when you use a mouse that has a high report rate for gaming. To learn more, see “Reduced game stutter with high report rate mice” in Delivering Delightful Performance for More Than One Billion Users Worldwide.