Hello WindowsForum.com members, Exciting news for Windows Insiders! Microsoft has just released Windows 11 Build 22000.917 (KB5016691) to the Release Preview Channel. Aimed at enhancing performance and security, this non-security update brings a wide range of quality improvements.
Key Enhancements and Fixes:
- Remote Language Management: IT administrators can now remotely add languages and language-related features. This allows for comprehensive language management across several endpoints.
- SMB Compression: Files can now be compressed regardless of size, provided Server Message Block (SMB) Compression is configured.
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint: Improved capabilities to identify and intercept ransomware and advanced attacks.
- Server Configurations: Resolution
of an issue causingServerAssignedConfigurationsto be null in some full configuration scenarios. - Auto HDR: Improved functionality of the automatic high dynamic range (Auto HDR) feature for CASO-capable GPU drivers.
- Microsoft Edge in IE Mode: Fix for a known issue causing Microsoft Edge to stop responding and prevent interaction with dialogs when using IE mode.
- Virtualized Office Applications: Addressed issues preventing virtualized App-V Microsoft Office applications from opening or causing them to stop working.
- Windows Hello for Business: Fixes the certificate deployment failure in certain conditions after device resets.
- USB Printing: Resolved multiple USB printing issues, including malfunctioning post-restart and
incorrect mode after switching drivers. - Miracast: Fixed an issue affecting the
ProjectionManager.StartProjectingAsyncAPI, which prevented certain locales from connecting to Miracast Sinks. - BitLocker: Addressed performance degradation problems with BitLocker.
- Windows 11 SE: Restored trust for specific Microsoft Store applications.
- HyperVisor Code Integrity: Now automatically enabled on systems with Arm64 processors.
- Non-Windows Device Authentication: Fixed authentication issues for non-Windows devices connecting to a Windows-based remote desktop via smart cards.
- Resultant Set of Policy Tool: Solved issues where the tool stops working when processing over 1,000 "File System" security settings.
- Take a Test App: Resolved an issue where closing the app removed
all lockdown enforcement policies. - Settings App on Domain Controllers: Fixed issues causing the Settings app to stop working on server domain controllers when accessing the "Privacy > Activity history" page.
- Bluetooth Audio: Solved issues with Bluetooth audio headsets where playback stopped after a progress bar adjustment, specifically affecting systems that support A2DP offload.
- Windows Update Drivers: Fixed issues preventing devices from receiving driver extension updates when the extension driver is already installed without the base driver.
- LSASS on Active Directory: Addressed a race condition resulting in LSASS crashes on Active Directory domain controllers processing simultaneous LDAP over TLS decryption requests.
- Security ID Lookup: Changes for a more accurate error return during security ID (SID) lookups involving read-only domain controllers.
- Token Leaks in LSASS: Resolved token leak issues in LSASS affecting devices with updates from June 14, 2022, or later, during specific S4U operations in a non-TCB Windows service running as Network Service. These updates bring enhanced system reliability, performance, and security improvements that should significantly benefit administrative tasks and user experiences alike. For the detailed release notes, visit the official Windows Insider Blog. Feel free to share your experiences or any issues you encounter with this new build in the
comments below! Best, The WindowsForum.com Team
