Windows 11 KB5035853 Released With Partial Moment 5 Features

Microsoft has rolled out the cumulative security update KB5035853 which applies to Windows 11 23H2 and 22H2. This update is part of the Patch Tuesday releases published every second Tuesday of the month for the supported Windows versions.

This is a mandatory security update, which means that it will automatically install in the background unless you explicitly block it. After installing this update, the operating system’s build is upgraded to 22631.3296 for v23H2, and 22621.3296 for v22H2.

KB5035853 introduces “Moment 5” the features that have been anticipated for a while now. Moment updates are a way for Microsoft to roll out new features to the end users without having to wait for the annual feature update. However, the expected Moment 5 updates rolled out for the Insiders (KB5034848) introduced many new features, whereas the current rollout only introduced a few major features with several fixes and improvements.

KB5035853 also addresses a known issue that caused the error code “0x800F0922” when installing Windows updates, alongside other fixes and improvements that were rolled out with the Preview (Type D) Update KB5034848 in late February 2024. Moreover, this update also makes Windows 11 DMA-compliant where EU users can uninstall Microsoft Edge, Bing, OneDrive, and others.

Since this is a security update, it addresses a total of 61 security vulnerabilities, out of which 2 are deemed of critical importance, and addresses Denial of Service and Remote Code Execution vulnerabilities for the Hyper-V hypervisor.

Release Summary: KB5035853

• KB Article: KB5035853
• Update Type: Cumulative Update (Patch Tuesday)
• OS Version: Windows 11 versions 22H2, 23H2
• OS Build: 226X1.3296
• Size: 677.1 MB
• Release Date: 12th March 2024

What’s new in KB5035853

As mentioned above, KB5035853 introduces the same features and fixes as KB5034848 released last month as an optional update, except for one major fix.

KB5035853 addresses the known issue of experiencing the error code “0x800F0922” when installing Windows updates. This issue started occurring with KB5034765, and those who encountered this error also saw the following error message:

“Something didn’t go as planned. No need to worry – undoing changes. Please keep your computer on

At the time, Microsoft provided a temporary fix, which was deleting the “C:\$WinREAgent” directory before installing the update. With KB5035853, the issue has been resolved completely.

Moreover, the following list of new features and improvements have also been introduced with this release.

Edit mobile screenshots with Snipping Tool

Microsoft has made two significant changes relating to the Phone Link app. One, the “Phone Link” settings page has been renamed to “Mobile devices“, which you can find at Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Mobile devices.

Secondly, if your phone and Windows device are now linked, and you capture a screenshot on the phone, you will instantly receive a notification on the computer to edit the captured screenshot using the snipping tool.

Support for USB4 v2

Microsoft has also included the support for USB 80GBps, or USB4 v2, to Windows 11.

USB 80Gbps, otherwise known as USB4 Version 2.0, or USB4 Gen 4, is a new and latest standard of USB that allows transfer speeds of up to, well, a whopping 80 Gigabits per second.

Previously, the fastest USB speed offered by USB4 was only 40Gbps. This means that USB4 version 2 offers twice as much transfer speed. When USB 80Gbps was first introduced by USB-IF, they also launched new logos for it, which can be seen here:

Other fixes and improvements

Other than these new features, Microsoft has also made several fixes for the OS and its components, which are as follows:

• This update affects games you install on a secondary drive. Now, they remain installed on the drive.
• This update addresses an issue that affects long-edge fed printers. The alignment of stapling or hole punch locations is wrong.
• This update addresses an issue that affects the Windows Settings Home page. It randomly stops responding when you go to the page.
• This update addresses an issue that affects networking. A device fails to make the automatic switch from cellular to Wi-Fi when it can use Wi-Fi.
• This update addresses an issue that stops a system from going to sleep. This occurs when you connect an external device to the system.
• This update affects the Windows Backup app. It will no longer show on the user interface in regions where the app is not supported.
• This update addresses an issue that affects Notepad. It does not open for the standard user account. This occurs when you use cmd.exe to open it based on file type association.
• This update addresses an issue that affects 8 Zip archives. It stops you from opening them by double-clicking them in File Explorer.
• This update addresses an issue that affects the CrashOnAuditFail registry value. When you set it to one (1), only admins can sign in to a machine that has stopped working. After you install this update, standard users can sign in to the machine.
• This update addresses an issue that affects Azure Virtual Desktop virtual machines. At random, they restart. This occurs because of an access violation in lsass.exe.
• This update addresses an issue that affects a machine that is used as a remote desktop session host. You get stop error RDR_FILE_SYSTEM (0x27). Because of this, all users are signed out from the machine.
• This update addresses an issue that affects Microsoft Edge. The UI is wrong for Internet Options Data Settings.
• This update addresses an issue that affects an embedded SIM (eSIM) profile. When you delete it, you do not get a notification.
• This update addresses an issue that affects Remote Desktop Web Authentication. You might not be able to connect to sovereign cloud endpoints.
• This update addresses an issue that makes the troubleshooting process fail. This occurs when you use the Get Help app.
• This update addresses an issue that affects the Certificate Authority snap-in. You cannot select the “Delta CRL” option. This stops you from using the GUI to publish Delta CRLs.
• This update addresses an issue that affects Steps Recorder. Some of the UI and steps are not localized to Chinese.

To read about all the bug fixes and improvements in KB5035853, release the Release Notes.

Moreover, with this release, Microsoft is not currently aware of any more known issues with Windows 11 updates.

Learn more about the history of Windows 11 known issues.

Download and install KB5035853

You can download and install KB5035853 from Windows Update, or using the direct download links below.

To install the update from Windows Update on a Windows 11 (23H2 or 22H2) PC, press the Windows Key + i to open Settings, go to “Windows Update“, and then click “Check for updates.” Once the update is available, click “Download and install.” Once installed, restart the PC to finalize it.

Note that the update may start installing automatically if you have enabled the “Get the latest updates as soon as they’re available” option.

Alternatively, you may download the .MSU files from the links provided in the “Downloads” column here:

To install the update, simply run the downloaded MSU file and Windows will automatically install the update. To download any other updates related to any of the above, please check the Microsoft Catalog.

Windows 11 Patch Tuesday History