Microsoft has released Windows 10 Build 19045.2908 to the Release Preview Channel for Windows Insiders running version 22H2. This update, labeled KB5025297, introduces significant improvements and bug fixes aimed at enhancing user experience and system functionality.
### Key Updates and Improvements
#### Syncing Language and Region Settings
One of the notable features in this update is the ability to sync language and region settings. When users change their Microsoft account display language or regional format, Windows will now save these settings to their accounts, provided Language preferences sync is enabled in Windows backup settings.
#### Firewall Enhancements
The update introduces changes to firewall settings, allowing users to configure application group rules. This offers more control over security configurations and boosts system protection.
#### Taskbar Search Box
The search box experience returns to the Windows 10 taskbar, making it easier to access apps, files, settings, and more. This is available for all taskbar configurations, whether top, bottom, regular, or small icons. Users can revert to the original search experience via the context menu or a dialog box prompt. However, this feature will roll out in a future update rather than this release.
#### Daylight Saving Adjustments for Iran
The update supports the Iranian government's changes to daylight saving time, ensuring accurate timekeeping for users in this region.
### Bug Fixes and Issue Resolutions
Password Expiration Notices: The update corrects an issue that was sending unexpected password expiration notices to users with accounts requiring Smart Card for Interactive Logon and enabled rolling of expiring NTLM secrets.
LSASS Process Crash: It addresses an issue with the Local Security Authority Subsystem Service (LSASS) that could cause the machine to restart due to a STATUS_ACCESS_VIOLATION error.
Microsoft Edge IE Mode: Multiple issues related to Microsoft Edge IE mode have been resolved, including pop-up windows opening in the background and the Tab Window Manager not responding.
Protected Content Display: The update fixes a bug where protected content displayed when it shouldn't, specifically when using Taskbar Thumbnail Live Preview.
Provisioning Packages Failure: It resolves an issue where provisioning packages failed to apply under certain elevation-required circumstances.
Mobile Device Management (MDM): Printing issues for MDM customers caused by an exception have been addressed.
App Icons for Mobile Providers: Certain mobile provider app icons have been updated.
Windows Defender Application Control: The policy issue blocking software based on hash rules but not stopping the software from running is fixed.
Chinese Input Method: Visibility issues with the first suggested item in the Chinese input method are resolved.
Xbox Adaptive Controller: This update ensures that user preferences for controller remapping on the desktop are applied for Xbox Elite users with the Xbox Adaptive Controller.
Windows Hello and Remote Desktop: It fixes the issue where signing in to Remote Desktop Services with a PIN via Windows Hello for Business would fail.
Keyboard Layouts: An issue resetting the keyboard layout to default during console session sign-ins, especially with multiple layouts, is addressed.
News and Interests Flickering: The flickering issue of news and interests on the taskbar and File Explorer is resolved.
Microsoft Edge WebView2: The update also addresses an infinite loop issue when restarting the WebView2 process.
Policy Reporting: It corrects issues with GPResult and Resultant Set of Policy reporting on Administrator Account Lockout policies.
Unified Write Filter (UWF): It fixes an issue where turning off UWF via Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) caused the device to stop responding.
Resilient File System (ReFS): Stop error preventing OS startup correctly is resolved.
MySQL Commands in Xenon Containers: Failing MySQL commands on Windows Xenon containers issue is fixed.
SMB Direct: Endpoints data availability on systems using multi-byte character sets issue is addressed.
With these changes, Windows 10 users can expect a more reliable and feature-rich experience. For full details, refer to the official Windows Insider Blog.
Stay tuned to WindowsForum.com for more updates and discussions on the latest Windows builds!
### Key Updates and Improvements
#### Syncing Language and Region Settings
One of the notable features in this update is the ability to sync language and region settings. When users change their Microsoft account display language or regional format, Windows will now save these settings to their accounts, provided Language preferences sync is enabled in Windows backup settings.
#### Firewall Enhancements
The update introduces changes to firewall settings, allowing users to configure application group rules. This offers more control over security configurations and boosts system protection.
#### Taskbar Search Box
The search box experience returns to the Windows 10 taskbar, making it easier to access apps, files, settings, and more. This is available for all taskbar configurations, whether top, bottom, regular, or small icons. Users can revert to the original search experience via the context menu or a dialog box prompt. However, this feature will roll out in a future update rather than this release.
#### Daylight Saving Adjustments for Iran
The update supports the Iranian government's changes to daylight saving time, ensuring accurate timekeeping for users in this region.
### Bug Fixes and Issue Resolutions
Password Expiration Notices: The update corrects an issue that was sending unexpected password expiration notices to users with accounts requiring Smart Card for Interactive Logon and enabled rolling of expiring NTLM secrets.
LSASS Process Crash: It addresses an issue with the Local Security Authority Subsystem Service (LSASS) that could cause the machine to restart due to a STATUS_ACCESS_VIOLATION error.
Microsoft Edge IE Mode: Multiple issues related to Microsoft Edge IE mode have been resolved, including pop-up windows opening in the background and the Tab Window Manager not responding.
Protected Content Display: The update fixes a bug where protected content displayed when it shouldn't, specifically when using Taskbar Thumbnail Live Preview.
Provisioning Packages Failure: It resolves an issue where provisioning packages failed to apply under certain elevation-required circumstances.
Mobile Device Management (MDM): Printing issues for MDM customers caused by an exception have been addressed.
App Icons for Mobile Providers: Certain mobile provider app icons have been updated.
Windows Defender Application Control: The policy issue blocking software based on hash rules but not stopping the software from running is fixed.
Chinese Input Method: Visibility issues with the first suggested item in the Chinese input method are resolved.
Xbox Adaptive Controller: This update ensures that user preferences for controller remapping on the desktop are applied for Xbox Elite users with the Xbox Adaptive Controller.
Windows Hello and Remote Desktop: It fixes the issue where signing in to Remote Desktop Services with a PIN via Windows Hello for Business would fail.
Keyboard Layouts: An issue resetting the keyboard layout to default during console session sign-ins, especially with multiple layouts, is addressed.
News and Interests Flickering: The flickering issue of news and interests on the taskbar and File Explorer is resolved.
Microsoft Edge WebView2: The update also addresses an infinite loop issue when restarting the WebView2 process.
Policy Reporting: It corrects issues with GPResult and Resultant Set of Policy reporting on Administrator Account Lockout policies.
Unified Write Filter (UWF): It fixes an issue where turning off UWF via Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) caused the device to stop responding.
Resilient File System (ReFS): Stop error preventing OS startup correctly is resolved.
MySQL Commands in Xenon Containers: Failing MySQL commands on Windows Xenon containers issue is fixed.
SMB Direct: Endpoints data availability on systems using multi-byte character sets issue is addressed.
With these changes, Windows 10 users can expect a more reliable and feature-rich experience. For full details, refer to the official Windows Insider Blog.
Stay tuned to WindowsForum.com for more updates and discussions on the latest Windows builds!
