You can now test new features from the major Windows 1122H2 update in the Beta or Release Preview channels. Microsoft releases a lot of bug fixes, and makes new taskbar features available to all users.
Insiders on the Release Preview channel will be able to download the Windows 11 Build 22621.317 update (KB5015885), today. This update is focused only on fixing bugs. Virtual Sync (VSync), Smart App Control and Camera App were all affected. Windows Profile Service was also updated. This update provides additional fine-tuning to Windows 11 version 22H2 Sun Valley 2, whose final release has been predicted by experts for September. Microsoft has not yet confirmed the update.
Beta Channel hopes for Windows 11 22H2 new features in the fall
The Redmond company will also take over features from the beta channel previously assigned to Windows 11 23H2 on the dev channel. Build 22622.440, KB5015890 introduces taskbar overload. A separate menu displays open and pinned applications that exceed the visual limit of the taskbar. A new design for the “open with” menu is also available.
These features are broken down into waves. This is why not all insiders have them. It is not clear if and when the beta features will make it into the final Windows 11 22H2. Many of the new features may be available in the Release Preview channel, as Microsoft still has two months to finish. Below are the patch notes for the insider previews.
Patch Notes: Windows 11 Build 22621.317 KB5015885 – Release Preview
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Vertical sync (VSync, v-sync) has been fixed to fix an issue that could cause game latency.
We fixed an issue affecting the ProjectionManager.StartProjectingAsync API that prevented certain countries from connecting to Miracast sinks.
We have fixed an issue that caused Smart App Control to block signed files.
We have fixed an issue in which the Take a Test app removed all ban enforcement policy when you closed the app.
Camera app photos could be severely distorted if they were taken using the Camera app. This happens when certain cameras are used in low-light situations.
An exception was caused by Visual Studio 2022 version 17.2 and later when debugging drivers. This issue has been fixed.
An issue caused Windows Profile Service to intermittently drop out was fixed. This error could occur during login. The error message is “gpsvc server cannot log in. Access denied
We have fixed an issue that prevented virtualized AppV Office applications opening or becoming unresponsive.
Windows blog has more information.
Patch Notes: Windows 11 Build 22621.440 + 2262.440 (KB5015890). – Beta
To align with Windows 11’s design principles, we’ll begin by introducing the updated Open With dialog. The new dialog box is compatible with both the dark and light themes. You can also update your default app in one click. This has simplified the process. We have made performance improvements based upon insider feedback since we reversed the March change.
To make the US English (ENUS) handwriting model faster and more accurate, we’ve made some changes. Let us know your thoughts by using the Ink to Text Handwriting Panel.
Settings are now available for apps that were previously only accessible via the control panel. You can also uninstall apps that are dependent on one another (e.g. Steam and games that run on Steam), and fixing and modifiying Win32 apps.
Build 22622.436 addressed an issue that caused Explorer.exe to crash for some Insiders while connecting or disconnecting monitors.
Fixed memory leakage when tabs were used in Explorer.
Fixed an issue in which the narrator couldn’t read tab titles when the focus was on them.
Fixed an issue in which the Explorer preview thumbnail was not visible in the taskbar. Task View now shows the title of an adjacent tab rather than the currently selected tab.
When text scaling is used with multiple open tabs, the “Add New Tab” button should not be clipped with the “Minimize” button in the title bar.
Fixed an issue that caused some apps to crash after copying, when suggested actions were enabled.
Fix a serious crash that had impacted the reliability of the recommended actions.
Windows blog has more information.
