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Post: January 2024 Windows 11 KB5034204 Update: Major Fixes for Bluetooth Audio and 24 Other Issues
January 2024 Windows 11 KB5034204 Update: Major Fixes for Bluetooth Audio and 24 Other Issues. The January 2024 preview update for Windows 11, versions 22H2 and 23H2, has been released by Microsoft under the designation KB5034204. This update notably rectifies Bluetooth audio issues and addresses 24 other known problems. As a non-security, optional cumulative update, it offers a preview of improvements and fixes ahead of the February 2024 Patch Tuesday release.
Key fixes in this update include resolving a problem with Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) Audio earbuds losing sound during music streaming, and an issue where audio from Bluetooth phone calls does not route through the PC when calls are answered on the PC.
The update also tackles a deadlock issue that hinders the search functionality in the Start menu for some users, as well as a bug in the OpenType font driver that affects text rendering in third-party applications on certain hardware configurations.
To install this optional “C” update, users must select ‘Download and install’ after checking for updates in Settings > Windows Update. Alternatively, the KB5034204 update can be downloaded directly from the Microsoft Update Catalog for manual installation. More details on installing this update at home are available in a support document.
January 2024 Windows 11 KB5034204 Update: Major Fixes for Bluetooth Audio and 24 Other Issues:
Other significant improvements in this update include:
- Fixing an intermittent issue where the device becomes unresponsive post-installation of a print support app.
- Enhancing Windows reliability during power transitions to reduce stop error risks.
- Resolving an issue with 7-Zip files appearing empty in File Explorer.
- Addressing a BitLocker data-only encryption issue where a mobile device management (MDM) service might not receive accurate data due to specific policy settings in the BitLocker configuration service provider (CSP) node.
- Quarterly updates to the Windows Kernel Vulnerable Driver Blocklist file, DriverSiPolicy.p7b, to include drivers vulnerable to Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver (BYOVD) attacks.
Microsoft also announced that Windows 11 22H2 will no longer receive optional, non-security preview releases after February 2024. However, cumulative monthly security updates will continue for this version, as well as for Windows 11 23H2 and Windows 10 22H2, which will receive both security and optional updates.
You can download the Windows update KB5034204 manually here.
January 23, 2024 — KB5034204 (OS Builds 22621.3085 and 22631.3085) Preview
Release Date:
23/01/2024
Version:
OS Builds 22621.3085 and 22631.3085
UPDATED 2/27/24
IMPORTANT: Updated dates for non-security updates for Windows 11, version 22H2
The new end date for non-security updates is June 24, 2025, for Windows 11, version 22H2 Enterprise, Education, IoT Enterprise, and Enterprise multi-session editions. Home, Pro, Pro Education, and Pro for Workstations editions will continue receiving non-security preview updates until June 26, 2024. After these dates, only cumulative monthly security updates will be provided.
For more details about this update change and how it affects your system, refer to this article.
For information about Windows update terminology, see the article on types of Windows updates and the monthly quality update types. For Windows 11, version 23H2 updates, visit the update history page.
Note: Follow @WindowsUpdate for the latest updates.
Highlights
- This update resolves an issue that prevents the search functionality in the Start menu for some users due to a deadlock.
- Improves reliability of video calls for a smoother experience.
- Fixes an issue where the device becomes unresponsive intermittently after installing a print support app.
- Addresses an issue in File Explorer’s Gallery, preventing the closure of tooltips.
- Fixes an issue with Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) Audio earbuds losing sound during music streaming.
- Resolves an issue where Bluetooth phone calls fail to route audio through the PC when answering calls.
Improvements
Note: Click the OS version name to expand and view detailed updates for Windows 11, version 23H2 and 22H2.
Windows 11 Servicing Stack Update – 22621.3073 and 22631.3073
This update improves the servicing stack, ensuring a reliable update installation process for future Windows updates. Servicing Stack Updates (SSUs) ensure your device receives updates smoothly.
How to Get This Update
Before Installing This Update
Microsoft combines the latest Servicing Stack Update (SSU) with the latest Cumulative Update (LCU). For more information on SSUs, visit Servicing Stack Updates.
Install This Update
| Release Channel | Available | Next Step |
|---|---|---|
| Windows Update or Microsoft Update | Yes | Go to Settings → Update & Security → Windows Update to download and install the update. |
| Windows Update for Business | No | These updates will be included in the next security update. |
| Microsoft Update Catalog | Yes | To get the standalone package, visit the Microsoft Update Catalog. |
| Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) | No | Import the update manually into WSUS. See Microsoft Update Catalog for instructions. |
Removing the LCU
To remove the LCU, use the DISM/Remove-Package command line option with the LCU package name. You can find the package name by running DISM /online /get-packages.
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