Windows 11 KB5014697 Contains Spotlight for Desktop & Bug Fixes - MiniTool

Windows 11 KB5014697 (OS Build 22000.739) Update detailed explanation and installation method

The latest cumulative update for Windows 11, KB5014697, is now released, which introduces the highly anticipated "Desktop Spotlight" feature and includes several bug fixes and improvements. This article will introduce the relevant information about this update and how to install it in detail.

KB5014697 Updated content:

This cumulative update includes the Desktop Spotlight feature that automatically changes the desktop background. In addition, it includes important security updates and performance improvements, including security updates for patch Tuesday, June 2022, fixing multiple security vulnerabilities. Microsoft also released the KB5014699 update for Windows 10 users.

How to get Windows 11 KB5014697 update?

Method 1: Download and install through Windows Update

This is the easiest and quickest installation method:

Step 1: Press the Windows I key to open the Settings app.

Step 2: Click "Windows Update" in the menu on the left.

Step 3: Check if this update is available. If it does not appear, click the "Check for updates" button to find it manually. This update appears in Windows Update as "2022-06 Windows 11 x64 System Cumulative Update (KB5014697)" .

Step 4: Click the "Download and Install" button to start downloading and installing updates.

Step 5: Click the “Restart Now” button.

Method 2: Download Windows 11 KB5014697 offline installer

Microsoft provides offline installers for different versions of Windows 11 in the Microsoft Update Catalog. If this update does not appear in Windows Update, you can download the offline installer to install it.

Step 1: Visit the offline installer download page of KB5014697 in the Microsoft Update Catalog.

Step 2: Select the offline installer that matches your version of Windows 11 and click the "Download" button next to it.

Step 3: A small window will pop up the download link. No matter which browser you use, just click the link to download the installer to your device. Then, run the offline installer to install this update on your Windows 11 device.

KB5014697 bug fixes and improvements in update:

This update contains all fixes and improvements in the latest updates in Windows 11. If you missed the previous Windows 11 KB update, just install this update.

• Fixed some security issues with Windows 11.
• Contains various security improvements for internal operating system capabilities.
• Added a new "Desktop Spotlight" feature. You can go to Settings > Personalize > Background > Personalize your background to enable this feature and select your Windows spotlight.
• Fixed an issue where AnyCPU application runs as a 32-bit process.
• Fixed an issue where the Input (TextInputHost.exe) application was not running.
• Fixed IE mode window framework issue.
• and many more improvements.

If you have installed a previous update, only new updates will be installed this time.

About Windows 11 22H2:

Windows 11 22H2 will be released in fall 2022. Microsoft is preparing for this and releases a preview version to insiders of the Beta channel. Windows 11 Build 22621 should be the final version. Microsoft also released its first cumulative update, Windows 11 Build 22621.160, bringing the File Explorer tab and some bug fixes. Interested users can join the Beta channel of the Windows Insider Program to experience this version earlier than other users.

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