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Windows 11 KB5095093 update rolls out new Point-in-Time restore feature
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Key Points:
- Microsoft has released the optional KB5095093 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2, introducing new features and fixing multiple bugs ahead of the next Patch Tuesday.
- A key new feature is the Point-in-Time Restore, which allows users to quickly roll back their entire system, apps, and files to a recent restore point within the last 72 hours, simplifying recovery without technical expertise.
- The update also addresses a bug with Recycle Bin file deletion dialogs, improves Secure Boot certificate rollouts, enhances Bluetooth device connectivity and audio routing, and updates the emoji panel to use GIPHY for GIFs.
- Additional improvements include a new calendar in Windows Update settings to pause updates by date, a quieter and more customizable Widgets experience, accessibility enhancements, File Explorer performance and usability fixes, and networking reliability upgrades.
- Microsoft acknowledges a known issue where third-party apps may fail to launch Microsoft Office or open documents after installing this update and advises affected users to open files directly while a fix is being developed for a future release.
