Microsoft has rolled out a new preview build of Windows 11 (version 23H2, build 22631.5409) to participants in the Release Preview channel. Key updates include the ability to open Copilot using the Win + C shortcut, with customizable key settings available in the system preferences. Users can interact with Copilot via voice commands for hands-free assistance. The taskbar search function has been improved for better third-party engine support in the European Economic Area, and administrators can now manage pinned apps on the taskbar.
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A new FAQ section in Settings provides quick answers to common PC questions, while the Weather widget on the lock screen is now customizable. Fixes address issues like Voice Access getting stuck, memory leaks, and problems with File Explorer, Start menu, and Windows Update. Additionally, updates resolve Blue Screen of Death errors, HoloLens camera issues, and compatibility with mobile operator settings.
Here are the changes in detail.
List of changes in Windows 11 Build 22631.5409 (KB5058502)
Gradual roll-out
Copilot
- You can now open Copilot for Windows using the Win + C keyboard shortcut. You can change the assigned key and behavior of the Win + C combination at any time using the existing "Customize the Copilot key on your keyboard" option under Settings > Personalization > Typing . Enterprise customers can check out the information on the official website.
- To start a conversation with Copilot for Windows, hold down the Copilot key or the Win + C key combination for two seconds. Press Esc or remain silent for a few seconds to end the conversation with the assistant. You can also use Alt + <Space> to talk to Copilot in Windows. This feature allows you to interact with Copilot using your voice to get instant answers while you perform your tasks.
Search on the taskbar
- Web search has been updated for users in the European Economic Area (EEA) to better support third-party search engines. Finding your search engine setting is now easier.
Settings
- Microsoft makes it easy to find answers to common PC questions with a dedicated Frequently Asked Questions section in Settings > System > About. It provides helpful information about system configuration, performance, compatibility, and more.
Taskbar
- Administrators can now allow users to unpin specific pinned apps , ensuring that they are not pinned again during the next policy refresh cycle. The PinGeneration option is used to configure this. Details can be found here.
Voice access
- Fixed an issue where Voice Access could get stuck saying "working on it" when dictating text.
Widgets
You can now customize how the Weather widget works on your lock screen. To do this, go to Settings > Personalization > Lock Screen and tap the Customize widget option in the weather widget's advanced settings menu. More widgets will be customizable in the future.
- The Share window now lets you quickly edit and enhance images before sending them. Editing features such as cropping, rotating, and applying filters are supported.
- When you start dragging a local file with your mouse or touchscreen from File Explorer or the desktop, a special area will appear at the top of the screen with a list of applications to which you can send the file. If you select the More (…) option, the familiar Share dialog box will open.
Input
- Fixed an issue where voice typing would not launch from the touch keyboard when using the narrow Chinese (Simplified) layout.
- Fixed an issue where, when using the Symbols section of the touch keyboard, pressing the page change button could result in a symbol being inserted into password fields.
Available to all users
Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
- Fixed an issue that caused BSOD on some devices.
HoloLens
- Fixed an issue where the HoloCamera app would not save images to HoloLens due to invalid folder access and a related issue with Mixed Reality Capture.
Memory leak
- Fixed an issue in the Input Service that caused increased memory usage, potentially impacting performance in multi-user, multi-language, and remote desktop environments.
Country and Operator Settings Asset (COSA)
- Updated Country and Operator Settings Asset (COSA) profiles for some mobile operators.
Windows Shell
- Fixed an issue where File Explorer and the Start menu would stop working when the device was connected to an AAD account.
Windows Update
- Fixed an issue where updating to Windows 11 version 24H2 via WSUS failed. The update download either failed to start or failed to complete correctly. This resulted in an error with the code 0×80240069, and a message in the update log that read something like: "The wuauserv service stopped unexpectedly."
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