Hello WindowsForum Community! Exciting news for Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel---Microsoft has just released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.1245 and Build 22623.1245 (KB5022358), packed with new features and significant improvements. Let’s break down what you need to know about these updates.
## Builds Overview:
- Build 22623.1245: New features rolling out.
- Build 22621.1245: New features off by default.
### Key Reminders:
- Automatic Update: Insiders on Build 22622 will automatically be moved to Build 22623 via an enablement package. This setup is exclusive to the Beta Channel.
### Screen Recording in Snipping Tool:
Screen recording is now available in the Snipping Tool for Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel (version 11.2212.24.0). This update also includes:
- The ability to pause recordings.
- Enhanced performance and reliability.
## Fixes in Build 22623.1245
### Taskbar & System Tray:
- Fixed a frequent ShellExperienceHost crash when interacting with Quick Settings.
### Task Manager:
- Resolved several issues leading to Task Manager crashes.
- No longer need to widen Task Manager extensively to see the navigation pane.
- Improved search box alignment when text scaling is increased.
- Addressed text cut-off issues in dialogs due to increased text scaling.
- Fixed an issue where parts of the title bar weren’t draggable.
## Fixes for Both Build 22621.1245 & Build 22623.1245
- .NET Framework Preview Updates: Updates more transparent and manageable via Settings > Windows Update > Advanced options > Optional updates.
- ReFS Issue: Fixed nonpaged pool usage that could deplete system memory.
- Improved Network Copying: Enhancements to copying speeds from network to local drives.
- Windows Server 2022: Addressed LDAP request processing issues causing domain controllers to stop responding.
- Group Policy for Expanded Toasts: Fixed related issues.
- IME Issues: Applications freezing when using mouse and keyboard simultaneously while IME is active have been resolved.
- conhost.exe: Resolved non-responsive state.
- Exploit Protection: Fixed conflicts causing some applications like Microsoft Office and Adobe Reader not to respond.
- File Search: Issues searching files based on content have been fixed.
- searchindexer.exe: Fixed sign-in and sign-out issues.
- Japanese Kanji Issues: Resolved cursor misplacement issues in MBCS apps.
- Windows Diagnostic Data: Adjusted configurations for EU Data Boundary compliance.
- mstsc.exe: Resolved freezing when connecting to RemoteApp and Desktop Connection.
- FindWindow() / FindWindowEx(): Returned window handle issues have been fixed.
- Taskbar Search: Addressed problems with opening pictures from search.
- WebView2 Issues: Fixed content display issues in applications using WebView2 like Microsoft Office and Widgets app.
## About the Beta Channel:
The Beta Channel is geared towards experiences that are closer to what will be released to the public, making it an exciting space for Insiders to get a first look at new features and improvements.
### Important Insider Links:
- Inside Windows 11: Meet the minds behind Windows 11 here.
- Windows Insider Program Documentation: Check out the latest updates here.
- Flight Hub: Get an overview of build statuses here.
Stay tuned, and happy testing!
Source: Windows Insider Blog
Feel free to share your experiences and insights about these new builds on WindowsForum.com!
## Builds Overview:
- Build 22623.1245: New features rolling out.
- Build 22621.1245: New features off by default.
### Key Reminders:
- Automatic Update: Insiders on Build 22622 will automatically be moved to Build 22623 via an enablement package. This setup is exclusive to the Beta Channel.
### Screen Recording in Snipping Tool:
Screen recording is now available in the Snipping Tool for Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel (version 11.2212.24.0). This update also includes:
- The ability to pause recordings.
- Enhanced performance and reliability.
## Fixes in Build 22623.1245
### Taskbar & System Tray:
- Fixed a frequent ShellExperienceHost crash when interacting with Quick Settings.
### Task Manager:
- Resolved several issues leading to Task Manager crashes.
- No longer need to widen Task Manager extensively to see the navigation pane.
- Improved search box alignment when text scaling is increased.
- Addressed text cut-off issues in dialogs due to increased text scaling.
- Fixed an issue where parts of the title bar weren’t draggable.
## Fixes for Both Build 22621.1245 & Build 22623.1245
- .NET Framework Preview Updates: Updates more transparent and manageable via Settings > Windows Update > Advanced options > Optional updates.
- ReFS Issue: Fixed nonpaged pool usage that could deplete system memory.
- Improved Network Copying: Enhancements to copying speeds from network to local drives.
- Windows Server 2022: Addressed LDAP request processing issues causing domain controllers to stop responding.
- Group Policy for Expanded Toasts: Fixed related issues.
- IME Issues: Applications freezing when using mouse and keyboard simultaneously while IME is active have been resolved.
- conhost.exe: Resolved non-responsive state.
- Exploit Protection: Fixed conflicts causing some applications like Microsoft Office and Adobe Reader not to respond.
- File Search: Issues searching files based on content have been fixed.
- searchindexer.exe: Fixed sign-in and sign-out issues.
- Japanese Kanji Issues: Resolved cursor misplacement issues in MBCS apps.
- Windows Diagnostic Data: Adjusted configurations for EU Data Boundary compliance.
- mstsc.exe: Resolved freezing when connecting to RemoteApp and Desktop Connection.
- FindWindow() / FindWindowEx(): Returned window handle issues have been fixed.
- Taskbar Search: Addressed problems with opening pictures from search.
- WebView2 Issues: Fixed content display issues in applications using WebView2 like Microsoft Office and Widgets app.
## About the Beta Channel:
The Beta Channel is geared towards experiences that are closer to what will be released to the public, making it an exciting space for Insiders to get a first look at new features and improvements.
### Important Insider Links:
- Inside Windows 11: Meet the minds behind Windows 11 here.
- Windows Insider Program Documentation: Check out the latest updates here.
- Flight Hub: Get an overview of build statuses here.
Stay tuned, and happy testing!
Source: Windows Insider Blog
Feel free to share your experiences and insights about these new builds on WindowsForum.com!
