May 2025-Windows 10 and Windows 11 have been equipped now with the KB5055627 preview cumulative update that brings a number of enhancements, bug fixes, and performance improvements. Though it is not a security update, the preview does enable users to get a sneak peek of the changes that will be rolled out next Patch Tuesday.
Some of the major highlights of KB5055627
1. Start Menu and Taskbar Fixes
Addressed an issue where the Start menu becomes unresponsive under certain conditions.
Fixed a taskbar bug that would not correctly display pinned and running apps after restarting.
2. Windows Copilot Enhancements
Improved the responsiveness and latency of launching Copilot.
Fixed hangs and crashes in Copilot caused by interactions with certain system settings.
3. File Explorer Fixes
Fixed an issue where File Explorer would crash while performing right-click context menu operations.
Improved stability with multiple tabs in File Explorer.
4. Performance and Reliability Improvements
Optimized system performance in systems with Intel and AMD hybrid processors.
Fixed memory leaks impacting background system services.
5. Windows Update
Optimized Windows Update downloads to lessen update times and bandwidth consumption.
Introduced smarter update schedules for energy efficiency.
How to Get the Windows Update
Being a preview release, KB5055627 is optional. Users can install it by selecting:
Settings > Windows Update > Check for Updates, then “Preview optional updates.”
It can also be deployed to machines via WSUS or Microsoft Update Catalog by IT administrators.
Conclusion:
Since this one is a preview update,KB5055627 Preview Update May 2025 Microsoft encourages users to report issues and provide feedback via the Feedback Hub to identify and fix remaining issues before the official rollout. Users should consider that preview build installations can sometimes cause a little instability in comparison to regular cumulative updates.
Tags: File Explorer Crash, KB5055627, Microsoft Update, Patch Tuesday, Performance Improvements, Preview Update, Taskbar Fix, Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Copilot, Windows update
