Windows 10 update KB5039299 fixes taskbar and backup issues

Windows 10 22H2, as part of the Insider program, has received update KB5039299, which resolves several key bugs. For users, this means the start of tests, which, when completed, will result in the patch being deployed on all computers. Initially, it will most likely be optional.

Users of Windows 10 22H2 can expect the release of a new, valuable update shortly. Testers within the Insider program already have the KB5039299 package to check. According to the declaration by Windows Latest, it effectively solves taskbar and Windows Backup issues. The patch appeared on the Beta and Release Preview channels, and it upgrades the system build to 19045.4593.

The introduced fixes include improvements to the taskbar and search feature. Microsoft declares that bugs have been eliminated, and everything now works stably. You must be in the Insider program and use the appropriate Windows 10 update channel to download the update. Additionally, you should utilize the option in Windows Update settings to ensure the fixes reach you first. This setting is also worth considering when using stable Windows 10 and 11 releases.

In the context of Windows 10 22H2 updates, it is worth remembering that this is a temporary solution with a planned end date. The system will cease to be supported at the end of next year, and from that moment on, users will not only be unable to receive new features but also miss out on security patches, which keep Windows safe from known network attacks. Microsoft has long recommended considering an update, including the possibility of a free transition to Windows 11.