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Windows 11 KB5064081 Update Standardizes CPU Metrics in Task Manager

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Microsoft has released the KB5064081 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2. This update introduces standardized CPU usage metrics in Task Manager, aligning with industry standards and third-party tools. The update also includes various new features and fixes, such as enhanced Recall functionalities, improved Taskbar search, and updated Windows Backup for Organizations. The update is optional and does not include security patches. The update addresses inconsistencies in CPU reporting by standardizing the calculation method across all tabs in Task Manager. This change ensures that CPU usage metrics are consistent and accurate, resolving previous issues where the displayed values did not match other monitoring tools. The update also introduces new features like an updated Recall homepage and improved Taskbar search functionality. The update is part of Microsoft's optional non-security preview update schedule, which releases updates at the end of each month to test new fixes and features before the next Patch Tuesday. The KB5065426 and KB5065431 updates include enhancements to Recall, Click to Do, Taskbar search, and File Explorer. The updates also introduce new features in the Task Manager, including a new optional column called CPU Utility in the Details tab. Additionally, the updates address various bugs and issues, including fixes for File Explorer, Windows Hello, and input problems.

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  1. 29.08.2025 21:57 πŸ“° 2 articles Β· ⏱ 18d ago

    KB5064081 Update Standardizes CPU Metrics in Windows 11 Task Manager

    The KB5064081 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2 introduces standardized CPU usage metrics in Task Manager. This update resolves inconsistencies in CPU reporting by standardizing the calculation method across all tabs in Task Manager. The update also includes various new features and fixes, such as enhanced Recall functionalities, improved Taskbar search, and updated Windows Backup for Organizations. The update is optional and does not include security patches. It is part of Microsoft's optional non-security preview update schedule, which releases updates at the end of each month to test new fixes and features before the next Patch Tuesday. The KB5065426 and KB5065431 updates include enhancements to Recall, Click to Do, Taskbar search, and File Explorer. The updates also introduce new features in the Task Manager, including a new optional column called CPU Utility in the Details tab. Additionally, the updates address various bugs and issues, including fixes for File Explorer, Windows Hello, and input problems.

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