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Last week, Microsoft released previews of updates for various versions of Windows before it unleashes the final versions next Patch Tuesday. Included among these was the KB5016691 update for Windows 11 which --although billed primarily as a bug-fixing update -- added new Server Message Block (SMB) compression options.
This optional update addresses a couple of hardware issues relating to USB printers and Bluetooth headphones, it also addresses an issue that degrades BitLocker performance, and more.
Ahead of a wider release next Patch Tuesday, Microsoft has released the preview version of the KB5016691 update for Windows 11. The update addresses a number of issues that have cropped up recently, including fixing problems with USB printers and also with Bluetooth headsets.
A new optional update was released by Microsoft on Thursday. Do you need it? (Photo : FABRICE COFFRINI / Getty Images) A new optional update was released by Microsoft on Thursday.
Microsoft just started shipping an optional update for Windows 11 that addresses several issues and bugs. The same changes should ship in September on Patch Tuesday, but you can pick them up now.