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Windows 11 KB5064081 update improves CPU usage metrics in Task Manager

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Microsoft released the KB5064081 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2. This update introduces several new features, including an improved method for displaying CPU usage metrics in Task Manager. The update is optional and part of the company's non-security preview update schedule. The update addresses inconsistencies in CPU usage reporting by standardizing the metrics across Task Manager. It also includes various other fixes and improvements, such as new Recall features and enhancements to the Taskbar and File Explorer. Users can install the update via Windows Update or manually download it from the Microsoft Update Catalog. Additionally, Microsoft released the KB5065426 and KB5065431 updates, which introduce new features and improvements to Windows 11, including enhancements to Recall, Click to Do, Task Manager, and Windows Backup for Organizations. PowerShell 2.0 will no longer be included in Windows 11, version 24H2, starting in August 2025.

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  1. 09.09.2025 20:37 ๐Ÿ“ฐ 1 articles

    KB5065426 & KB5065431 updates introduce new features and improvements

    The KB5065426 and KB5065431 updates for Windows 11 were released, introducing several new features and improvements. These updates include enhancements to Recall, Click to Do, Task Manager, and Windows Backup for Organizations. The updates also address various fixes and improvements across multiple components such as Taskbar, Search, Lock screen, File Explorer, Windows Hello, Settings, and Widgets. Additionally, PowerShell 2.0 will be removed from Windows 11, version 24H2, starting in August 2025.

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  2. 29.08.2025 21:57 ๐Ÿ“ฐ 2 articles

    KB5064081 update introduces standardized CPU metrics in Task Manager

    The KB5064081 update for Windows 11 24H2 was released, introducing a new method for displaying CPU usage metrics in Task Manager. This update standardizes the reporting across the application, addressing inconsistencies in CPU usage reporting. The update also includes various other fixes and improvements, such as new Recall features and enhancements to the Taskbar and File Explorer. Users can install the update via Windows Update or manually download it from the Microsoft Update Catalog.

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