Windows 11 KB5077241 update improves BitLocker, adds Sysmon tool
BleepingComputer • • technology
Key Points:
- Microsoft released the optional cumulative update KB5077241 for Windows 11, featuring 29 improvements including enhanced BitLocker reliability, a new built-in network speed test tool, and native System Monitor (Sysmon) functionality.
- This February 2026 preview update improves device wake-from-sleep reliability, reduces resume time under heavy load, and adds the ability to open a new File Explorer instance via Shift key or middle mouse button.
- The update supports setting WebP images as desktop backgrounds and introduces Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT) support for Windows 11 Arm64 devices, enhancing IT management capabilities.
- The redesigned Start menu and updated battery icons, initially introduced in October 2025, continue to roll out to more Windows devices, improving
