Microsoft has now released the update KB5044380 (OS Builds 22621.4391 and 22631.4391) for PCs running Windows 11 22H2/23H2. The update KB5044380 brings new Gamepad keyboard layout, ability to stop the suggestions to turn off notifications features and ability to configure the Copilot key on the keyboard. It also brings many new fixes.
Microsoft has also mentioned that these features might not be available to all users at once, because they will roll out gradually. Here is the full changelog provided for the Windows 11 update KB5044380 (OS Builds 22621.4391 and 22631.4391) by Microsoft. Please note that all the fixes listed for Windows 11 version 22H2 are also included for Windows 11 23H2 update.
These might not be available to all users because they will roll out gradually.
- [Gamepad keyboard]New! This update starts the roll out of a new Gamepad keyboard layout for the on-screen keyboard. With it, you can use your Xbox controller to move around the screen and type. Button accelerators are also available; these include the X button for backspace and the Y button for the spacebar. For better movement patterns, the keyboard keys are aligned vertically.
- [Notifications] New! You can now stop the suggestions to turn off notifications from certain apps. Select the ellipses (…) in the notification and turn it off. You can also go to Settings > System > Notifications and turn it off from there. Look for “Notification Suggestions” in the senders list. An entry will only appear in the list after you receive a notification.
- [Start menu] New! “All apps” has the new name, “All.”
- [Narrator]
- New! This update adds a new Narrator shortcut. Press the Narrator key + Ctrl + X to copy what Narrator last spoke to the clipboard. This shortcut is useful when you want to quickly copy some content, like codes or numbers for use.
- New! It will now auto read the contents of an email message in the new Outlook. This is like the behavior in Outlook classic.
Normal rollout
- [Copilot key settings] New! You can configure the Copilot key on the keyboard. On new devices, the key opens the Copilot app. If you sign in to your account using a Microsoft Entra ID, the key opens the M365 app. You can make the key open a different app or open Search. To do this, go to Settings > Personalization > Text input. To make the key open a different app, the app must be in a signed MSIX package. This ensures that the app meets security and privacy standards to keep you safe. If your PC’s keyboard does not have a Copilot key, changing this setting will do nothing.
- [Battery use] Fixed: A device uses too much battery power while the device is in Modern Standby.
- [Microsoft Teams] Fixed: The issue stops you from joining Teams meetings when you select an Outlook meeting reminder.
- [Product activation phone numbers] Fixed: This adds new phone numbers for several regions.
- [Multi-Function Printer (MFP)] Fixed: When you use a USB cable to connect to it, it prints specific network command text when you do want it to.
Download link:
You can download and manually install Windows 11 update KB5044380 by clicking here. If you need help in understanding how to install these updates manually on your PC, you can refer to our step by step noob-friendly tutorial.
