How to install the Windows 11 May 2023 feature update (Moment 3) today

You don’t need to wait until next month to install the latest Windows update.

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What you need to know

Windows 11 has itssecond feature dropof the year on the way. The update, also known asMoment 3, will start rolling out on June 13, 2023 as part of Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday updates. But you don’t have to wait until then to get the update on your PC. You can install the Windows 11 Moment 3 update as an optional update starting today, May 24, 2023.

The biggest change in this update is the Widgets Board, which has a new layout that splits the MSN news feed from your widgets. PCs running the latest update will have new Taskbar options, including the ability to show seconds in the system tray clock.

The update also has a new Win32 app isolation feature that can be used to run legacy programs in a sandboxed environment, which is more secure. The ability to run self-contained Win32 apps is in preview, as is Windows 365 Boot.

Here’s a quick recap of the biggest changes in the update:

How to install the Windows 11 May 2023 feature update

The update starts shipping today as an optional update, but you may not see it just yet. If the option doesn’t appear, check back in after waiting a while.

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Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He’s covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean’s journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.