Windows 11 KB5079391 update rolls out Smart App Control improvements
BleepingComputer • • general
Key Points:
- Microsoft has released the KB5079391 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2, featuring 29 changes including enhancements to Smart App Control and display reliability.
- The update is part of Microsoft's optional, non-security monthly preview updates designed to test new features and fixes ahead of the next Patch Tuesday, and it allows users to toggle Smart App Control without reinstalling Windows.
- Display improvements include support for monitors with refresh rates above 1000 Hz, native USB4 monitor connections, and enhanced HDR reliability.
- Additional fixes improve Windows Recovery Environment stability on ARM64 devices running x64 apps, update download reliability, Windows Hello Fingerprint functionality, and UI design consistency in account settings with dark mode support.
- The update can be manually installed via Windows Update or the Microsoft Update Catalog, and Microsoft reports no known issues with this release.
