Windows 11's Moment Update 5 is finally here: how to download

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Microsoft released the fifth Moment Update for Windows 11 in February 2024. This release did not reach many user systems, as Microsoft limited its availability artificially.

While Microsoft did state that the update was available to "seekers", users who check for updates manually and enable get the latest updates as soon as they're available, it was not the case for many.

Now is the time, however. Microsoft released KB5035942 as an optional update for Windows 11 version 23H2. Optional updates are available for seekers. The update itself appears identical to the February 2024 release.

You can check out the Moment Update link at the top for a detailed overview of the update and the changes that it makes.

As far as highlights are concerned, there are not that many. EU and EEA users can finally uninstall Microsoft Edge and Bing Web Search. AI plays a role as well:
Copilot's icon is now on the right side of the taskbar, and the handy Snap Assist feature uses AI to suggest other programs that you may want to display when you pick a layout.

The Widgets Board include an option to get rid of the news feed entirely, and some apps have new features. Notepad, for instance, has a new "explain with Copilot" option.

Getting the KB5035942 is difficult



While KB5035942 is now available as an optional update for Windows 11, it still appears limited. I tried to download it via Windows Updates on two test systems and Windows Update did not return it on both
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