Greetings, Windows enthusiasts!
We bring you an exciting update from the Windows Insider Blog! Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 22621.1192 (KB5022360) to the Release Preview Channel for Windows 11 version 22H2. This release promises to enhance your upgrade experience and includes significant improvements.
### Key Improvements and Changes
Streamlined Upgrade Process
Starting this month, upgrades to Windows 11, version 22H2, will be more seamless. There will be fewer reboots required as the January optional quality update (KB5022360) and the .NET update will now be included alongside the Feature Update. This means you'll get the latest security fixes for both Windows and .NET with a single reboot!
Noteworthy Fixes:
- Enhanced .NET Framework Updates: Post this update, all future preview (optional) .NET Framework updates will be displayed under
- Searchindexer.exe Fix: Resolved an issue where searchindexer.exe would randomly prevent signing in or out.
- File Content Search: Fixed the inability to search for a file based on its contents.
- COM+ Application Deadlock: Addressed a resource conflict between threads that caused a deadlock issue affecting COM+ applications.
- Conhost.exe Stability: Resolved an issue where conhost.exe stopped responding.
- DNS Suffix Search List: Fixed a DNS suffix search list issue where the parent domain might be missing.
- IME Interference: Resolved issues with applications freezing when using both mouse and keyboard while an Input Method Editor (IME) was active.
- FindWindow() and FindWindowEx() Issues: These functions will now return the correct window handle.
- Japanese Kanji Typing Issue: Fixed a cursor location issue when converting or reconverting Japanese Kanji using a multibyte character set (MBCS) app.
- WebView2 Content Display: Addressed a problem where content in applications using Microsoft Edge WebView2 would appear blank or greyed out.
- TPM and AutoPilot Setup: Fixed issues preventing AutoPilot from setting up systems with firmware Trusted Platform Modules (TPM).
- Taskbar Picture Search: Resolved issues preventing pictures found via taskbar search from opening.
- Remote Desktop Connection Issues: Fixed mstsc.exe not responding while connecting to a RemoteApp and Desktop Connection.
- Group Policy for Expanded Toasts: Addressed issues related to Group Policy for Expanded Toasts.
- Windows Server 2022 Stability: Resolved issues causing Windows Server 2022 domain controllers to stop responding.
- ReFS MSba Tag Issue: Fixed a nonpaged pool leak caused by the Resilient File System (ReFS) MSba tag issue.
- ReFS Memory Depletion: Addressed high nonpaged pool usage depleting system memory due to ReFS.
- Exploit Protection EAF Issues: Resolved application non-responsiveness or failure to open issues for apps like Microsoft Office and Adobe Reader.
- Game Controller Sleep Mode: Fixed an issue where the computer did not enter Sleep mode when a game controller was connected.
This update underscores Microsoft's commitment to providing a smooth and secure user experience. We highly recommend Release Preview Channel users to download and install this update to benefit from these enhancements and fixes.
For further details, visit the official Windows Insider Blog.
Stay updated with WindowsForum.com for more news and updates on all things Windows!
Thanks,
The WindowsForum.com Team
We bring you an exciting update from the Windows Insider Blog! Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 22621.1192 (KB5022360) to the Release Preview Channel for Windows 11 version 22H2. This release promises to enhance your upgrade experience and includes significant improvements.
### Key Improvements and Changes
Streamlined Upgrade Process
Starting this month, upgrades to Windows 11, version 22H2, will be more seamless. There will be fewer reboots required as the January optional quality update (KB5022360) and the .NET update will now be included alongside the Feature Update. This means you'll get the latest security fixes for both Windows and .NET with a single reboot!
Noteworthy Fixes:
- Enhanced .NET Framework Updates: Post this update, all future preview (optional) .NET Framework updates will be displayed under
Settings > Windows Update > Advanced options > Optional updates. This allows more control over which updates you want to install.- Searchindexer.exe Fix: Resolved an issue where searchindexer.exe would randomly prevent signing in or out.
- File Content Search: Fixed the inability to search for a file based on its contents.
- COM+ Application Deadlock: Addressed a resource conflict between threads that caused a deadlock issue affecting COM+ applications.
- Conhost.exe Stability: Resolved an issue where conhost.exe stopped responding.
- DNS Suffix Search List: Fixed a DNS suffix search list issue where the parent domain might be missing.
- IME Interference: Resolved issues with applications freezing when using both mouse and keyboard while an Input Method Editor (IME) was active.
- FindWindow() and FindWindowEx() Issues: These functions will now return the correct window handle.
- Japanese Kanji Typing Issue: Fixed a cursor location issue when converting or reconverting Japanese Kanji using a multibyte character set (MBCS) app.
- WebView2 Content Display: Addressed a problem where content in applications using Microsoft Edge WebView2 would appear blank or greyed out.
- TPM and AutoPilot Setup: Fixed issues preventing AutoPilot from setting up systems with firmware Trusted Platform Modules (TPM).
- Taskbar Picture Search: Resolved issues preventing pictures found via taskbar search from opening.
- Remote Desktop Connection Issues: Fixed mstsc.exe not responding while connecting to a RemoteApp and Desktop Connection.
- Group Policy for Expanded Toasts: Addressed issues related to Group Policy for Expanded Toasts.
- Windows Server 2022 Stability: Resolved issues causing Windows Server 2022 domain controllers to stop responding.
- ReFS MSba Tag Issue: Fixed a nonpaged pool leak caused by the Resilient File System (ReFS) MSba tag issue.
- ReFS Memory Depletion: Addressed high nonpaged pool usage depleting system memory due to ReFS.
- Exploit Protection EAF Issues: Resolved application non-responsiveness or failure to open issues for apps like Microsoft Office and Adobe Reader.
- Game Controller Sleep Mode: Fixed an issue where the computer did not enter Sleep mode when a game controller was connected.
This update underscores Microsoft's commitment to providing a smooth and secure user experience. We highly recommend Release Preview Channel users to download and install this update to benefit from these enhancements and fixes.
For further details, visit the official Windows Insider Blog.
Stay updated with WindowsForum.com for more news and updates on all things Windows!
Thanks,
The WindowsForum.com Team
