Windows 5006674 update KB11 is the first patch released by Microsoft after the release of the final (stable) version of the operating system. In this update we have a set of small fixes.
In patch KB5006674 we have compatibility fixes and no security related implementations. The update and installation will be done automatically by Windows Update.
Automatic (non-optional) Windows updates usually occur every Tuesday and typically have security fixes. However, the first patch that Windows 11 is getting comes down to compatibility solutions.
When you install Windows 5006674 Cumulative Update KB11 version 21H2, the operating system will change to Build 22000.258. When checking for operating system updates through Windows Update, the following description will appear:
"2021-10 Cumulative Update for Windows 11 for x64-based Systems (KB5006674)"
How to download the update now
To get the performance improvements provided by the new Windows 11 update, follow these steps:
Step 01: Open Windows Settings.
Step 02: Select the "Windows Update" option in the left hand column.
Step 03: Select "check for updates".
Step 04: When you locate the update, it will be downloaded and installed automatically.
Step 05: Select "Restart Now".
Manually download and install update KB5006674
You can download KB5006674 update for Windows 11 manually here. When accessing the Microsoft Update catalog, you must select the "download" button next to the version of Windows 11 you want to download. Then, simply right-click on the link and select "save as" to start the download.
Windows 11 Update Summary KB5006674 (Build 22000.258)
According to Microsoft, the issue that affected the compatibility of Windows 11 and Intel networking software "Killer" and "SmartByte" has been fixed. This bug caused performance issues and other errors affecting network software and User Datagram Protocol (UDP) packets. Due to this issue, users have reported slow access to websites, as well as slower opening of some browsers. VPNs also had some slowdowns.
Problems that persist after Windows 5006674 KB11 update
Evidently, all the problems found in the first stable version of Windows 11 are far from being resolved. Although many of them have already been identified by Microsoft, the vast majority of them are not expected to bring critical experiences to users according to the Windows developer.
Below is a list of bugs that have not yet been fixed:
- Compatibility issues can affect certain applications that use some non-ASCII characters in their registry keys. As a result, affected apps may not be able to start on Windows 11.
- Problems between Oracle VirtualBox and Windows 11.
- Bug affecting Windows 11 printing functionality.
Are you experiencing any other bugs in Windows 11? Be sure to report it to us by sending an email to the writer of this article!
