Windows update Microsoft confirms a new issue in Windows August 11th 2024 update the windows August 11th 2024 update also known as Windows 1124 H2 is a significant release that introduces various new features and improvements to the operating system here are some of the key highlights new features asterisk asterisk AI powered co-pilot asterisk this feature integrates AI into the Windows Experience providing intelligent assistance for tasks like searching for information creating content and managing files asterisk enhanced search asterisk the search functionality has been improved to provide more relevant and accurate results asterisk snap layouts asterisk new snap layouts make it easier to arrange multiple windows on the screen for efficient multitasking asteris refreshed file explorer asterisk the file explorer has received a visual update and now includes new features like tabs and a redesigned ribbon interface asterisk updated widgets asterisk the widgets panel has been redesigned to provide a more personalized and informative experience asterisk improved taskbar asterisk the taskbar has been enhanced with new features like touch gestures and the ability to pin frequently used apps asteris gaming enhancements asteris the update includes various improvements for gamers such as better performance and compatibility known issue asterisk while the windows August 11 2024 update is a significant release there was a known issue that users May encounter verifying shim sbat data failed security policy violation something has gone seriously wrong sbat self check failed security policy violation it's important to note that Microsoft is actively working to address address these known issues and release updates to improve the overall stability and performance of the windows August 11th 2024 update if you're considering upgrading to this update it's recommended to wait a few weeks to allow Microsoft to address any major issues and release necessary patches