In this article, we will talk about the latest Windows 11 Build for the Release Preview Channel, which is Build 22621.1926.
First of all, in this Build, you have a complete set of Moment 3 Features. This will include:
- Improvements for the Live Captions and Voice Access Apps
- New VPN Network Icon in the System Tray when you are connected to a recognized VPN
- Clocks with Seconds in the System Tray
- New Copy button for 2FA codes inside Notifications
- Access key shortcuts for the File Explorer Context Menu
- Multi-app kiosk mode
- Live kernel memory dump in Task Manager
- New Settings for Showing the touch keyboard when there’s no keyboard attached
- Content Adaptive Brightness Control
- USB4 hubs and devices Settings page
- Presence sensing Settings
- Improved Search performance in Settings
- Changed print screen key behavior
- Limit of 20 most recent tabs when you use ALT + TAB and Snap Assist
- Improved cloud suggestion and integrated search suggestion
Particular to this Update, you will able to notice these changes/fixes:
- This update affects the reliability of Windows. It improves after you update the OS.
- This update addresses an issue that affects Microsoft Intune push notifications. The issue stops devices that have less than 3.5 GB of RAM from getting them.
- This update addresses an issue that affects certain apps. It stops working when it tries to scan a barcode.
- This update addresses an issue that affects Narrator. The issue stops Narrator from retaining your scan mode when you switch between browsers.
- This update addresses an issue that affects Narrator. It reads the wrong state when you cancel the selection of an option button you have selected.
- This update addresses an issue that affects Teams. The issue stops Teams from alerting you about missed calls or messages.
- This update addresses an issue that affects the on-screen keyboard. The issue stops it from opening after you lock the machine.
- This update addresses an issue that affects a scheduled monthly task. It might not run on time if the next occurrence happens when daylight savings time occurs.
- This update addresses an issue that affects certain applications that use IDBObjectStore. They do not work in Microsoft Edge and IE mode.
- This update addresses an issue that affects all the registry settings under the Policies paths. They might be deleted. This occurs when you do not rename the local temporary user policy file during Group Policy processing.
- This update gives user accounts the ability to open an elevated Windows Terminal. This only works if they use an admin account that has not signed in before.
- This update addresses an issue that might affect your computer when you are playing a game. Timeout Detection and Recovery (TDR) errors might occur.
- This update affects the Desktop Window Manager (DWM). It improves its reliability.
- This update addresses an issue that affects certain apps. In some instances, video flickering occurs.
- This update addresses an issue that affects .msi files. A minor update is not installed. This occurs when you use the EnterpriseDesktopAppManagement configuration service provider (CSP) to distribute the .msi file.
- This update addresses an issue that affects msftconnecttext.net. It gets excessive HTTP traffic.
- This update addresses an issue that affects the Spooler service. It stops working. This issue occurs when you print using a certain workspace.
- This update addresses an issue that affects devices that use the Network Protector for BitLocker. The device will not resume after it has been suspended.
- This update addresses an issue that affects a tib.sys driver. It does not load. This occurs when HyperVisor-protected Code Integrity (HVCI) is enabled.
- This update addresses an issue that affects TextInputHost.exe. It stops working.
- This update addresses an issue that affects File Explorer (explorer.exe). It stops working.
- This update addresses an issue that affects Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365 users. You might not see the right location for a Remote Desktop session in your virtual machine or Cloud PC.
- This update addresses an issue that affects HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders. You can now set and maintain the correct default permissions for this directory path. When the permissions are wrong, Start menu, search, and Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) authentication fails.
- This update addresses an issue that affects File Explorer windows. They unexpectedly appear in the foreground.
- This update addresses an issue that affects some earbuds. They stop streaming music.
- This update addresses an issue that affects the Recommended section of the Start menu. When you right-click a local file, it does not behave as expected.
- This update affects Active Directory event ID 1644 processing. It now accepts events of greater than 64 KB in length. This change truncates Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) queries contained within event 1644 to 20000 characters by default. You can configure the 20K value using the registry key “DEFAULT_DB_EXPENSIVE_SEARCH_FILTER_MAX_LOGGING_LENGTH_IN_CHARS.”
- This update addresses an issue that affects those who enable the “Smart Card is Required for Interactive Logon” account option. When RC4 is disabled, you cannot authenticate to Remote Desktop Services farms. The error message is, “An authentication error has occurred. The requested encryption type is not supported by the KDC.”
For a more in-depth list of Changes/Fixes in this Update, you can check this article from the Microsoft Blog.
For a more in-depth presentation of the New Update, you can watch the video below from the youtube channel.
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