Hello WindowsForum.com community,
Great news for Windows Insiders! Microsoft has rolled out Windows 11 Build 22621.898 (KB5020044) to the Release Preview Channel for Windows 11, version 22H2. This latest release introduces several improvements and fixes, providing an enhanced experience for users. Let's delve into the key highlights and changes in this build.
## Key Improvements and Fixes in Build 22621.898
### Enhanced OneDrive Integration
- Storage Alerts: OneDrive subscribers will now see storage alerts on the Systems page in the Settings app, notifying you when you're nearing your storage limit. Additionally, you can manage and purchase extra storage directly from here.
- Total Storage Display: The total storage capacity from all your OneDrive subscriptions will now be shown on the Accounts page in Settings, giving you a comprehensive view of your available storage.
### Personalization and User Experience
- Windows Spotlight and Themes: Windows Spotlight is now combined with Themes on the Personalization page. This integration makes discovering and enabling Windows Spotlight features more accessible.
- Organizational Messages: A new feature allowing third-party companies to provide content to their employees without relying on Windows' default behavior.
### Notable Fixes
- App Reliability: Resolved issues preventing modern applications from opening and improved the reliability of app installations on enterprise-managed devices.
- Daylight Saving Time: Fixed the DST issue for the Republic of Fiji, canceling DST for 2022.
- DCOM Authentication: Automatically raises the authentication level to RPC_C_AUTHN_LEVEL_PKT_INTEGRITY for DCOM clients if the current level is below Packet Integrity.
- Unified Update Platform Improvements: Removed the block stopping on-premises customers from getting offline language packs.
### Fixes Enhancing System and Application Performance
- Resolved issues affecting:
- Process Creation: Improved security audits.
- Cluster Name and Virtual Computer Objects: Fixed password reset errors.
- Transparency in RAIL Mode: Enhanced the display in High Definition remote applications.
- IME Issues: Addressed application crashes when using keyboard shortcuts with the Japanese IME.
- Microphone Streams: Fixed issues with the microphone not working after a reboot.
- Applications on Windows Lock Down Policy: Ensured better functionality.
- Microsoft Defender: Fixed issues with Defender not turning off passive mode when Smart App Control is disabled and blocked investigations in Defender for Endpoint.
- Printing in Edge: Corrected print output issues in landscape mode when using Microsoft Defender Application Guard.
- File Explorer: Fixed bugs causing Explorer to crash when closing menus and high CPU usage on opening files.
- Settings App Activation: Corrected issues preventing certain Settings pages from opening.
- CopyFile Function: Addressed occasional errors when using the CopyFile function.
### Conclusion
This update brings a significant number of enhancements and fixes that are set to improve the user experience and operational efficiency on Windows 11. We recommend Insiders in the Release Preview Channel install this update to benefit from these improvements.
For more detailed information, visit the official announcement by Microsoft.
Stay tuned to WindowsForum.com for the latest updates and discussions on all things Windows!
Happy Updating!
Windows Insider Program Team
Great news for Windows Insiders! Microsoft has rolled out Windows 11 Build 22621.898 (KB5020044) to the Release Preview Channel for Windows 11, version 22H2. This latest release introduces several improvements and fixes, providing an enhanced experience for users. Let's delve into the key highlights and changes in this build.
## Key Improvements and Fixes in Build 22621.898
### Enhanced OneDrive Integration
- Storage Alerts: OneDrive subscribers will now see storage alerts on the Systems page in the Settings app, notifying you when you're nearing your storage limit. Additionally, you can manage and purchase extra storage directly from here.
- Total Storage Display: The total storage capacity from all your OneDrive subscriptions will now be shown on the Accounts page in Settings, giving you a comprehensive view of your available storage.
### Personalization and User Experience
- Windows Spotlight and Themes: Windows Spotlight is now combined with Themes on the Personalization page. This integration makes discovering and enabling Windows Spotlight features more accessible.
- Organizational Messages: A new feature allowing third-party companies to provide content to their employees without relying on Windows' default behavior.
### Notable Fixes
- App Reliability: Resolved issues preventing modern applications from opening and improved the reliability of app installations on enterprise-managed devices.
- Daylight Saving Time: Fixed the DST issue for the Republic of Fiji, canceling DST for 2022.
- DCOM Authentication: Automatically raises the authentication level to RPC_C_AUTHN_LEVEL_PKT_INTEGRITY for DCOM clients if the current level is below Packet Integrity.
- Unified Update Platform Improvements: Removed the block stopping on-premises customers from getting offline language packs.
### Fixes Enhancing System and Application Performance
- Resolved issues affecting:
- Process Creation: Improved security audits.
- Cluster Name and Virtual Computer Objects: Fixed password reset errors.
- Transparency in RAIL Mode: Enhanced the display in High Definition remote applications.
- IME Issues: Addressed application crashes when using keyboard shortcuts with the Japanese IME.
- Microphone Streams: Fixed issues with the microphone not working after a reboot.
- Applications on Windows Lock Down Policy: Ensured better functionality.
- Microsoft Defender: Fixed issues with Defender not turning off passive mode when Smart App Control is disabled and blocked investigations in Defender for Endpoint.
- Printing in Edge: Corrected print output issues in landscape mode when using Microsoft Defender Application Guard.
- File Explorer: Fixed bugs causing Explorer to crash when closing menus and high CPU usage on opening files.
- Settings App Activation: Corrected issues preventing certain Settings pages from opening.
- CopyFile Function: Addressed occasional errors when using the CopyFile function.
### Conclusion
This update brings a significant number of enhancements and fixes that are set to improve the user experience and operational efficiency on Windows 11. We recommend Insiders in the Release Preview Channel install this update to benefit from these improvements.
For more detailed information, visit the official announcement by Microsoft.
Stay tuned to WindowsForum.com for the latest updates and discussions on all things Windows!
Happy Updating!
Windows Insider Program Team
