Windows 11 KB5079391 out with features, direct download links for offline installers (.msu)
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Key Points:
- Windows 11 KB5079391 is an optional March 2026 update introducing support for 1000 Hz refresh rate monitors and allowing users to enable or disable Smart App Control without reinstalling the OS.
- The update is available via Windows Update or as offline installers, with sizes around 4.8GB for 25H2 and 4.4GB for 24H2 versions, though Windows Update downloads smaller incremental files.
- Improvements include better Microsoft 365 plan management in Settings, enhanced File Explorer functionality with more reliable unblocking of internet-downloaded files, and improved display support for USB4 power management, rotation after sleep, and HDR reliability.
- Several bug fixes address issues with Safe Mode taskbar stability, Voice Access reading numbers, Group Policy handling in Start menu, and Windows Hello reliability.
- Microsoft recommends skipping the optional update if unnecessary, as all changes will be included in the April 14, 2026 Patch Tuesday release; no major new issues have been reported with this build so far.
