Windows 11 version 22H2 has received KB5022914 in the Beta channel. It brings with it more Widgets, including Messenger, Spotify, Phone Link and Xbox (Game Pass). Besides, there are new Group Policies and fixes.
New features
Microsoft is now testing Messenger, Spotify, Phone Link , and Xbox (Game Pass) Widgets with insiders on the Beta channel.
To try them out, update the respective apps to the latest version. Then open the widget panel (Win + W) click on the "+" button in the upper right corner and add new widgets. You will also find the actual widget list on the Microsoft Store:
ms-windows-store://collection/?collectionid=MerchandiserContent/Apps/WidgetCollection/Widgetsforeverything
Policy to enable features disabled by default
With this policy, customers will be able to enable features introduced as part of servicing (not part of the annual feature update) that are disabled by default on devices with Windows Update managed. Windows update managed devices are those that have their Windows updates managed via policy; whether via the cloud using Windows Update for Business or on-premises with Windows Server Update Services (WSUS).
While this policy is available in Dev channel builds, there are currently no features associated with this policy. The policy will soon appear in builds on the Beta channel which actually has features to enable.
Changes and Improvements in Build 22623.1325
Start menu
On devices connected to Azure Active Directory (AAD), the operating system will now suggest recommended content in the Start menu, picked by artificial intelligence. In the Recommended section, you'll find content to help you prepare for upcoming meetings, quickly access the files you're working on, and more.
Fixes in Build 22623.1325
Taskbar
Fixed an issue that caused the taskbar to be cut off after changing the resolution.
Fixes in both builds
- Fixed compatibility issues that occurred with printers using Windows Graphical Device Interface (GDI) drivers that do not fully comply with the GDI specification.
- Fixed a stability issue that occurred when using Task View.
- Fixed an issue that affected the speed of copying from the network to a local drive. For some users, copying was slower than expected.
- Added support for United Mexican States Daylight Savings Time Order in 2023.
- Fixed a problem with the format of dates passed between Windows and some versions of the Heimdal Kerberos library.
- Fixed an issue with provisioning packages that in some cases would not apply if elevation was required.
- Fixed an issue that affected which folders were displayed in the "Select Folder" window.
- Fixed an issue with File Explorer that prevented focus from moving across input fields when using Shift + Tab or Shift + F6.
- Fixed a UI issue that prevented the volume window from displaying when using keys on a Bluetooth keyboard.
- Improved Windows stability after installing an update.
- Fixed an issue with the lsass.exe process that could stop responding if an LDAP request with a very large filter was sent to a domain controller.
- Fixed an issue where the provisioning package could not be used to bulk configure devices in Azure Active Directory (Azure AD).
- Fixed an issue resulting in the software keyboard not appearing on the Windows Initial Setup (OOBE) screen after a factory reset. As a result, to enter credentials, it was required to connect an external keyboard.
- Fixed an issue with AppX where filenames could not be properly cased (upper or lower case).
- Fixed an issue that affected the operation of the Universal Print's Configuration Service Provider (CSP). When installing the printer, a command prompt window appeared.
- Fixed an issue that resulted in the touch keyboard and PIN keypad being unable to be used when logging in.
- Fixed an issue resulting in a blue screen during video playback. This happened after enabling High Dynamic Range (HDR) for the display.
- Fixed an issue with parity virtual disks that prevented them from being created using Server Manager.
- Fixed an issue with IE mode where the text in the status bar was sometimes invisible.
- Fixed an issue with the Color Filters setting that resulted in Grayscale instead of the Invert option being selected.
- Fixed an issue with Microsoft Edge that removed conflicting browser policies. This was happening if you installed MDMWinsOverGPFlag in your Microsoft Intune tenant and Intune detected a policy conflict.
- Fixed an issue with the Appx State Repository where deleting a user profile would not clean up the data completely, causing the database to grow over time. This issue could cause login delays in multi-user environments such as FSLogix.
Via Microsoft
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