Windows 11 Build 22000.2121: Key Enhancements for Insiders

Overview​

Windows 11 Build 22000.2121 has been launched for Insiders in the Release Preview Channel, focusing on a range of improvements. Here's an overview of the key updates included in this release:

Key Updates​

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Enhancements:

• Multiple new features and improvements have been incorporated into Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.

Language and Input Method Improvements:

• Enhanced several simplified Chinese fonts and the Microsoft Pinyin Input Method Editor (IME) to support GB18030-2022.
• Support for Unicode Extensions E and F in the Simsun Ext-B font has been added.

Additional Updates and Fixes:

• Addressed issues with the Default Terminal settings, Narrator functionality, and Microsoft Intune push notifications.
• Resolved issues related to the on-screen keyboard functionality and scheduled monthly tasks.
• Improvements made to the Desktop Window Manager (DWM) for enhanced reliability.
• Fixed issues affecting .msi files, Spooler service functionality, and Network Protector for BitLocker.

System Integrity and Security Enhancements:

• Various updates targeting system integrity and security, including issues with the Network Protector for BitLocker and Smart Card requirements for Interactive Logon.

Conclusion​

The release provides users in the Release Preview Channel with significant improvements and fixes to enhance the overall Windows 11 experience. For a detailed look at all the updates, refer to the Releasing Windows 11 Build 22000.2121 to the Release Preview Channel.
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Introduction​

Windows Insiders in the Release Preview Channel can now access Windows 11 Build 22000.2359 (KB5029332). This update brings several enhancements and fixes to improve your Windows experience.

Enhancements and Fixes:​

• Location Detection Improvement: Enhancements have been made to how Windows detects your location, offering more accurate weather, news, and traffic information.
• Daylight Saving Time Support for Israel: The update ensures smooth transitions during daylight saving time changes in Israel.
• Group Policy Service Enhancement: Addressed an issue where the Group Policy Service did not wait for the network to be available, leading to policy processing issues.
• New D3D12 Independent Devices API: Introduces a new API for D3D12 Independent Devices, allowing the creation of multiple D3D12 devices on the same adapter.
• WS_EX_LAYERED Window Fix: Resolved an issue where a WS_EX_LAYERED window rendered with incorrect dimensions or positions when scaling the display screen.
• Print Job Error Fix: Fixed an issue where print jobs sent to a virtual print queue failed without displaying an error.
• High CPU Usage Correction: Addressed high CPU usage caused by enabling the "fBlockNonDomain policy."
• Disk Partition Stability: Resolved an issue that caused system instability after deleting a disk partition and adding the space to an existing BitLocker partition.
• Resultant Set of Policy (RSOP) Improvement: Fixed issues related to the Windows LAPS "BackupDirectory" policy setting not being reported accurately.
• Windows Update for Business Issue Fix: Addressed an issue where changing the password at sign-in in Windows Update for Business resulted in an error (0xc000006d).

For more details and to explore the updated features, visit the Releasing Windows 11 Build 22000.2359 to the Release Preview Channel.
Published on: Thu, 10 Aug 2023 17:33:37 +0000
Windows Insider Program Team