Windows 10 KB5011543 is now rolling out to users in the production channel and it comes with a few new features, including highlights integration in Windows Search. The patch is available through Windows Update (WU) and users can also download the Windows 10 offline installer KB5011543 to perform the update offline.
KB5011543 is an optional preview update intended for production use and has already been tested by those in the Windows Insiders program. While optional updates are generally safe and ready for production release, it may be a good idea to skip the patch if you can wait until the patch Tuesday of April 2022.
As you already know, Windows 10’s optional updates include all the fixes and issues that will eventually appear in future Patch Tuesday releases. In other words, if you choose to skip the update released this week, you’ll receive the same batch of bug fixes and Windows Search highlights in April as part of the Patch Tuesday cycle.
If you check for updates today, you will see the following patch under the optional updates section:
2022-03 Cumulative Update Preview for Windows 10 Version 21H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5011543)
Download Links for Windows 10 KB5011543
Windows 10 KB5011543 Direct Download Links: 64-bit and 32-bit (x86)†
Windows 10 KB5011543 (Build 19044.1620) Full changelog
The main highlight of the Windows 10 March 2022 Optional Update is support for Windows Search Highlights. As you can see in the screenshots below, a new search feature called “search highlights” allows you to view trending content on the web around the world and in your organization.
Search highlights promise detailed information about moments of interest such as holidays, anniversaries and even educational moments in your region or worldwide. You can learn about the moments by tapping the image in the Windows 11 search box interface.
Likewise, corporate clients can view information related to organization, people and files.
The highlights search feature is currently available to select users, and Microsoft has said it will be rolling out soon. Microsoft plans to consider feedback from early testers before spreading it to a wider audience. Wide availability will take place in the coming months, according to the company.
In addition, Microsoft has added a new feature that allows you to change the color of toast buttons to more easily identify success and critical scenarios. With this new feature, you can easily customize the notifications using Windows 10’s native system.
For advanced users, there is a new policy that would extend an app’s top three notifications by default in the Action Center.
In addition to these features, Microsoft has also fixed several bugs in the operating system. For example, Microsoft has made a change to fix an issue that prevents Android users from signing in to certain Microsoft apps, such as Outlook or Microsoft Teams.
Similarly, fixed another bug where the login details window would become invisible when pressing the back button.
Bug fixes in Windows 10 latest March 2022 update
As mentioned at the beginning, Microsoft has fixed a known issue that causes Blue Screen of Death errors when users try to pair Bluetooth devices. The bug has been reported on systems using certain configuration service providers that affect the Windows Bluetooth A2DP profile.
Other bug fixes in Windows 10 Build 19044.1620:
- Microsoft has fixed an issue where the search index function may become unresponsive in some cases.
- Microsoft fixed an issue that prevented Outlook’s offline search from showing emails in search results.
- Microsoft has fixed an issue that may deactivate your Windows license when you downgrade the National Language Support (NLS) version.
- Microsoft has fixed an issue where modern browsers may not display HTML generated by gpresult/h correctly.
- Microsoft fixed an issue that prevented a DNS Server query resolution policy from working.
- Microsoft has fixed an issue that affects the Key Distribution Center (KDC) Proxy.
- Fixed a bug where the system could add an unanswered Trusted Platform Module (TPM) protector.
- Microsoft has fixed issues with the User Account Control (UAC) dialog box.
