First Feature Drop or Moment 1 Update Released for Windows 11 2022 Update (22H2)

Microsoft has released first major features update for Windows 11 2022 Update (version 22H2) which adds many new features to the operating system such as tabs support in File Explorer, suggested actions, Task Manager option in Taskbar context menu, etc.

This new update is known as Moment 1 Update, Feature Drop 1 or Experience Update for Windows 11. You can also consider it as Service Pack 1 (SP1) for Windows 11 22H2. It can be installed in devices which have been upgraded to recently released Windows 11 2022 Update or version 22H2.

So first you’ll need to install or upgrade to Windows 11 2022 Update in your device and then you’ll be able to download this Moment 1 update in your device.

You can install or upgrade to Windows 11 2022 Update with the help of following article:

How to Download and Install Windows 11 2022 Update (22H2)

What’s New in Moment 1 Update or Feature Drop 1 for Windows 11

In April, Microsoft announced a list of all new features which will be a part of next feature drop update of Windows 11. The latest Moment 1 update comes with all those previously announced features along with a few new ones.

New Features Coming to Windows 11 Next Version

Following are the new features and changes present in Windows 11 Moment 1 Update:

• Tabbed File Explorer: Now you can create and use multiple tabs inside a single File Explorer or This PC window just like web browsers. This feature is also known as Sets which was initially planned to release for Windows 10.
• New Home Screen: The default homepage of File Explorer is now labeled as Home.
• New Favorites Section in File Explorer: It allows users to pin their most used files. The default or bundled pinned folders section (user folders) is now labeled as Quick Access.
• Cloud-Powered File Explorer: OneDrive is integrated into File Explorer.
• Suggested Actions: The new File Explorer also comes with contextual suggestions functionality powered by Context IQ. It assists users by displaying relevant files and contacts recommendations including cloud-content while sharing and accessing files.
• Taskbar Overflow Menu: When you pin a larger selection of apps to your taskbar, the taskbar now displays a new overflow menu that allows you to view all your overflowed apps in one space.
• Task Manager Option in Taskbar Context Menu: When you right-click on Taskbar, you’ll now get a new Task Manager option along with Taskbar Settings option.
• Improvements to Windows Share feature: Users will be able to share files with more discoverable devices nearby directly from their desktop, File Explorer, Photos, Snipping Tool, Xbox and other apps.
• Improvements to Photos app
• Amazon Appstore: You can now access Android apps and games from the Amazon Appstore in 31 countries, including Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, United Kingdom, United States and more.
• New sports and entertainment apps including ESPN, Hulu, Netflix, Discord, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video and more.

How to Download and Install Moment 1 Update in Windows 11?

As mentioned above, first make sure you are using the recently released Windows 11 2022 Update (version 22H2) in your computer and then you can download Moment 1 Update using following steps:

At the moment, Moment 1 Update is an optional non-security preview release which means interested users can manually download and install it by clicking on “Check for Updates” button present on Settings -> Windows Update page.

Microsoft will make the new update broadly available to all editions of Windows 11, version 22H2 in November month using regular security update release.

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