Windows 11 22H2 Insider Preview Builds Changelog

Microsoft has started releasing Insider Preview builds of upcoming Windows 11 operating system to public. These builds are testing builds which are available for free download and install for testing purposes, so that users can test the new features and submit their feedback and suggestions to Microsoft. It’ll help Microsoft in improving Windows 11 and making the upcoming OS stable and secure.

You can learn how to get and install Windows 11 Insider Preview builds in your computer system using following articles:

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For your convenience, in this exclusive changelog article, we’ll list all changes, improvements and new features found in all Windows 11 Insider Preview builds. It’ll help you in understanding what changes and new features are going to become a part of the new Windows 11 operating system.

So let’s start the changelog of Windows 11 builds:

Windows 11 Build 10.0.22000.51 Changelog:

Build 22000.51 was the 1st Insider Preview build of Windows 11 released to “Dev channel”. It was released on June 28, 2021. This new build arrived via “CO_RELEASE” development branch. It came with following features and fixes:

• New clean and modern UI with rounded corners and centered content
• New animations, sounds and visual effects
• New redesigned Start Menu
• New centered Taskbar
• Redesigned Action Center and Quick Settings panel
• Redesigned File Explorer (This PC) with new command bar (ribbon removed)
• New redesigned Settings app
• New Windows Setup (OOBE) experience
• New themes
• Startup sound is back when you sign in
• New Widgets feature to get personalized news stories feed, etc (To access press WIN+W or swipe from left on touch screens)
• New Snap Layouts feature for multitasking (To access press WIN+Z or hover mouse cursor over Maximize button in window titlebar)
• New redesigned Microsoft Store app
• New docking experience
• Improvements to touch, inking and voice
• Display improvements
• Support for Wi-Fi 6E
• Now Windows will provide estimates for how long a restart for updates would take. When your PC is pending reboot for a quality update, you will be able to see estimates on your power menu under Start, in restart notifications, on the Windows Update Settings page and inside the Windows Update icon that shows up at the lower right of Taskbar. This feature is rolling out to a subset of Insiders in the Dev Channel at first so not everyone will see this right away.
• Some Insiders will have the ability to right click on ‘Recommended’ on Start to refresh the content. This is rolling out to a subset of Insiders at first.

Windows 11 Build 10.0.22000.65 Changelog:

Build 22000.65 was the 2nd Insider Preview build of Windows 11 released to “Dev channel”. It was released on July 08, 2021. This new build arrived via “CO_RELEASE” development branch. It came with following features and fixes:

• Start Menu now has a search box
• Taskbar will now show across multiple monitors which can be enabled via Settings > Personalization > Taskbar.
• Updated several system alert dialog boxes such as the alert for when the battery is running low on your laptop or when you change your display settings with the new Windows 11 visual design.
• The ‘Power mode’ settings are now available on the Power & battery page in Settings.
• Right clicking the desktop now directly has a Refresh option without needing to click “Show more options”.
• Right clicking a .ps1 file in File Explorer now directly has a Run with PowerShell options without needing to click “Show more options”.
• Available snap layouts when using smaller PCs in portrait orientation have been optimized for that posture. You can now choose to snap three apps on top of each other, instead of four quadrants.
• GIF selections are now available for Windows Insiders in China via the emoji panel (WIN + .)
• Right-clicking on the volume icon in the taskbar now includes an option to troubleshoot sound problems.
• Fixed a remote code execution exploit in the Windows Print Spooler service, known as “PrintNightmare”
• Bug fixes and general improvements

Windows 11 Build 10.0.22000.71 Changelog:

Build 22000.71 was the 3rd Insider Preview build of Windows 11 released to “Dev channel”. It was released on July 15, 2021. This new build arrived via “CO_RELEASE” development branch. It came with following features and fixes:

• New entertainment widget which allows users to see new and featured movie titles available in the Microsoft Store.
• The new context menus and other right-click menus have been updated to use acrylic material.
• Testing the usability of a SplitButton for making new folders and files in the File Explorer command bar.
• The Taskbar previews (when you mouse-over open apps on the Taskbar) have been updated to reflect the new visual design of Windows 11.
• Bug fixes and general improvements

Windows 11 Build 10.0.22000.100 Changelog:

Build 22000.100 was the 4th Insider Preview build of Windows 11 released to “Dev channel”. It was released on July 22, 2021. This new build arrived via “CO_RELEASE” development branch. It came with following features and fixes:

• Implementation of Chat from Microsoft Teams
• The hidden icons flyout on the lower right of the Taskbar has been updated to match the new visuals of Windows 11.
• Added the ability to quickly access Focus assist settings directly from Notification Center.
• When a background activity from an app requires attention, the app will flash on the Taskbar to get your attention. In Windows 11, Microsoft has updated this design so that it still grabs your attention but with a calming treatment that minimizes the impact of unwarranted distractions. The subtle flashing eventually stops, and you will see a slightly red backplate and red pill under the app icon continuing to note a background activity needs your attention.
• The touch keyboard icon in the Taskbar has been adjusted to be more consistent with the size of the other icons in the corner of the Taskbar.
• The Taskbar calendar flyout will now fully collapse down when clicking the chevron in the top corner to give you more room for notifications.
• When you select an app or movie in Microsoft Store, you might notice some animations that help you keep track of what you’re browsing.
• Bug fixes and general improvements

Windows 11 Build 10.0.22000.120 Changelog:

Build 22000.120 was the 5th Insider Preview build of Windows 11 released to “Dev and Beta channels”. It was released on August 05, 2021. This new build arrived via “CO_RELEASE” development branch. It came with following features and fixes:

• New Family widget for MSA accounts which allows users to see recent activity from members of their Microsoft family group.
• Notification badging for the Chat icon on the Taskbar
• Updated File Explorer’s context menu to be a little more compact for mouse users.
• Bug fixes and general improvements

Windows 11 Build 10.0.22000.132 Changelog:

Build 22000.132 was the 6th Insider Preview build of Windows 11 released to “Dev and Beta channels”. It was released on August 12, 2021. This new build arrived via “CO_RELEASE” development branch. It came with following features and fixes:

• Chat from Microsoft Teams is now available
• New Snipping Tool
• Updated Calculator, Mail and Calendar apps
• Bug fixes and general improvements

Windows 11 Build 10.0.22000.160 Changelog:

Build 22000.160 was the 7th Insider Preview build of Windows 11 released to “Dev and Beta channels”. It was released on August 19, 2021. This new build arrived via “CO_RELEASE” development branch. It came with following features and fixes:

• The new Clock app for Windows 11 with Focus Sessions
• Microsoft has been testing the ability to see estimates for how long a restart for updates would take in places like the power menu under Start, in restart notifications, on the Windows Update Settings page and inside the Windows Update icon that shows up at the lower right of Taskbar. Now the company is making a small adjustment for this feature so that it only shows on PCs with SSDs. If your PC has a standard HDD, you will no longer see estimates. The feature will come back to PCs with HDDs once a few bugs are fixed.
• Bug fixes and general improvements

Windows 11 Build 10.0.22000.168 Changelog:

Build 22000.168 was the 8th Insider Preview build of Windows 11 released to “Dev and Beta channels”. It was released on August 27, 2021. This new build arrived via “CO_RELEASE” development branch. It came with following features and fixes:

• Chat with Microsoft Teams now supports multiple languages
• New Microsoft 365 Widget
• Bug fixes and general improvements

Windows 11 Build 10.0.22449 Changelog:

Build 22449 was the 9th Insider Preview build of Windows 11 released to “Dev channel”. It was released on September 03, 2021. This new build arrived via “RS_PRERELEASE” development branch. It came with following features and fixes:

• SMB compression behavior change
• The boot screen now shows a progressive ring animation for loading the OS instead of an animated circle of dots. Microsoft is working to replace this animated circle of dots in other areas of the OS over time.
• Right-clicking on the Bluetooth entry in Quick Settings and selecting Settings will now open the main Bluetooth & Devices page in Settings.
• The Windows startup sound will no longer play after an unattended update (aka a scheduled Windows update when you are not at your PC).
• Added a link to the touch keyboard personalization settings from Typing > Touch Keyboard to help improve discoverability.
• Notifications now have an acrylic background.
• Updated animation used in the notification introducing you to Windows Hello if it hasn’t been set up.
• Updated the dialog when closing Windows Sandbox so that it has rounded visuals.
• Adjusted the design of Notification Center to make the app names more visibly separated from the notifications.
• Bug fixes and general improvements

Windows 11 Build 10.0.22454 Changelog:

Build 22454 was the 10th Insider Preview build of Windows 11 released to “Dev channel”. It was released on September 09, 2021. This new build arrived via “RS_PRERELEASE” development branch. It came with following features and fixes:

• Right-clicking on Recycle Bin on the desktop now uses the new modern context menu.
• Added a link to the sign-in options under the power menu on Start.
• Added an option when right clicking a network share in File Explorer to pin it to Quick Access without having to click Show more options.
• An updated version of the Korean IME.
• Bug fixes and general improvements

Windows 11 Build 10.0.22458 Changelog:

Build 22458 was the 11th Insider Preview build of Windows 11 released to “Dev channel”. It was released on September 15, 2021. This new build arrived via “RS_PRERELEASE” development branch. It came with following features and fixes:

• Bug fixes and general improvements

Windows 11 Build 10.0.22463 Changelog:

Build 22463 was the 12th Insider Preview build of Windows 11 released to “Dev channel”. It was released on September 22, 2021. This new build arrived via “RS_PRERELEASE” development branch. It came with following features and fixes:

• When you have a file or folder selected in File Explorer, you can now use CTRL + Shift + C to copy the path to your clipboard.
• Added an icon next to the volume slider in Quick Settings to help make the option for managing audio endpoints more discoverable.
• Made some small adjustments to the contrast theme colors based on feedback, including making hyperlinks a little more distinct on hover when using the desert theme.
• Updated the Windows Ease of Access folder in Start’s All apps list to now simply be called Accessibility.
• Added an option to Focus Assist settings so you can choose whether or not you would like Focus Assist to be automatically enabled for the first hour after a Windows feature update.
• Bug fixes and general improvements

Windows 11 Build 10.0.22468 Changelog:

Build 22468 was the 13th Insider Preview build of Windows 11 released to “Dev channel”. It was released on September 29, 2021. This new build arrived via “RS_PRERELEASE” development branch. It came with following features and fixes:

• When you click a VPN connection in VPN Settings, you can now see some stats about the connection.
• Added an option to turn off showing recent searches when hovering over the Search icon in the Taskbar. The option is under Taskbar behaviors in Taskbar Settings.
• Bug fixes and general improvements

Windows 11 Build 10.0.22471 Changelog:

Build 22471 was the 14th Insider Preview build of Windows 11 released to “Dev channel”. It was released on October 04, 2021. This new build arrived via “RS_PRERELEASE” development branch. It came with following features and fixes:

• TabletInputService renamed to TextInputManagementService to better represent its purpose.
• Bug fixes and general improvements

Windows 11 Build 10.0.22478 Changelog:

Build 22478 was the 15th Insider Preview build of Windows 11 released to “Dev channel”. It was released on October 14, 2021. This new build arrived via “RS_PRERELEASE” development branch. It came with following features and fixes:

• New Fluent Emoji
• Updated version of the Korean IME
• When your laptop is closed, it’s now possible to login to your PC using Facial Recognition (Windows Hello) on a connected external monitor if it has a camera attached that supports it.
• Change to the underlying indexer platform to help improve overall reliability and database size, which should help reduce disk space usage on the system – particularly in cases where users had very large Outlook mailboxes.
• Scrolling your mouse wheel on the volume icon in the Taskbar will now change the current volume level.
• Some small adjustments to the dialog when adding a new language in Settings to make it look a little more modern, including rounding the corners.
• Bug fixes and general improvements

Windows 11 Build 10.0.22483 Changelog:

Build 22483 was the 16th Insider Preview build of Windows 11 released to “Dev channel”. It was released on October 20, 2021. This new build arrived via “RS_PRERELEASE” development branch. It came with following features and fixes:

• Added the ability to right-click on either “Recommended” or the “More” button in Start to refresh the items show there.
• Bug fixes and general improvements

Windows 11 Build 10.0.22489 Changelog:

Build 22489 was the 17th Insider Preview build of Windows 11 released to “Dev channel”. It was released on October 27, 2021. This new build arrived via “RS_PRERELEASE” development branch. It came with following features and fixes:

• New “Your Microsoft account” under Settings -> Account page that will give you quick access to information related to your Microsoft account directly within Settings in Windows 11.
• Added support for Discovery of Designated Resolvers which allows Windows to discover encrypted DNS configuration from a DNS resolver known only by its IP address.
• To improve consistency, the name of the Connect app updated to “Wireless Display”. This app is a feature-on-demand (FOD) and can be enabled by going to Settings -> Apps -> Optional features > Add an optional feature.
• “Apps & Features” page in Settings divided into two pages under Apps, “Installed Apps”, and “Advanced app settings”.
• Bug fixes and general improvements

Windows 11 Build 10.0.22494 Changelog:

Build 22494 was the 18th Insider Preview build of Windows 11 released to “Dev channel”. It was released on November 03, 2021. This new build arrived via “RS_PRERELEASE” development branch. It came with following features and fixes:

• You can now easily mute and unmute your microphone directly using the microphone icon present in taskbar during a Microsoft Teams call.
• Snap groups will show in ALT + TAB and Task View with some Windows Insiders just like when you hover open apps on the taskbar, and you see them there.
• You can now launch the installed apps settings page under Settings -> Apps -> Installed apps directly using ms-settings:installed-apps URI.
• Bug fixes and general improvements

Windows 11 Build 10.0.22499 Changelog:

Build 22499 was the 19th Insider Preview build of Windows 11 released to “Dev channel”. It was released on November 10, 2021. This new build arrived via “RS_PRERELEASE” development branch. It came with following features and fixes:

• Ability to quickly share the content from open app windows directly from the taskbar to meeting calls starting with Microsoft Teams.
• Clock app now supports signing in with Microsoft work and school accounts.
• Bug fixes and general improvements

Windows 11 Build 10.0.22504 Changelog:

Build 22504 was the 20th Insider Preview build of Windows 11 released to “Dev channel”. It was released on November 17, 2021. This new build arrived via “RS_PRERELEASE” development branch. It came with following features and fixes:

• Expanded the 13 themes for the touch keyboard to now apply to other input experiences, including IMEs, the emoji panel, and voice typing. Also available for all themed experiences is the theme engine that allows you to create a fully customized theme including background images. You can find all this under the new “Text Input” section under Settings > Personalization.
• Added the ability for personalized combinations of emoji based on face and skin tones of family members, couples with heart, kissing, and people holding hands. Just open the emoji panel (WIN + . ) and try these combinations out by typing the following in the search box: family, couple, holding hands, or kissing.
• You can now use the WIN + Alt + K keyboard shortcut to toggle the new mute icon in the Taskbar when it’s showing.
• Making emoji search in Portuguese and Polish a little more flexible with keywords containing diacritics.
• Introducing .NET Framework 4.8.1 our latest .NET Framework that will bring native ARM64 support for the .NET Framework runtime.
• As Settings > System > Sound in Windows 11 shows a warning when microphone access has been restricted in your privacy settings, the notification to alert you about this removed.
• Added support for the cancellation of daylight savings time for the Republic of Fiji for 2021.
• Making a change so that going forward on new installs the touch indicator option will now be turned off by default under Settings > Accessibility > Mouse pointer and touch. As part of this change, Microsoft has added a link to this Settings page from Settings > Bluetooth & Devices > Touch and made it so that the press and hold visual is now always displayed regardless of the setting state.
• Apps will now launch maximized by default when in the tablet posture on small devices (11-inch screens diagonal and under).
• Bug fixes and general improvements

Windows 11 Build 10.0.22509 Changelog:

Build 22509 was the 21st Insider Preview build of Windows 11 released to “Dev channel”. It was released on December 01, 2021. This new build arrived via “RS_PRERELEASE” development branch. It came with following features and fixes:

• Set of improvements to make browsing the web in Microsoft Edge with Narrator easier
• You can now right-click on Start to quickly access Start settings and choose the “More pins” or “More recommendations” layout option to show an extra row of either pins or recommendations, respectively.
• When a secondary monitor is connected, your clock and date will now also be displayed on the taskbars of the secondary monitor or monitors for glanceability.
• For apps that send notifications for calls, reminders, or alarms that leverage Windows notifications in the OS, 3 high priority notifications will now be shown as stacked and shown at the same time. This means at any given time, you might see up to 4 notifications at the same time – 3 high priority notifications and one normal priority notification.
• Moved the advanced sharing settings (such as Network discovery, File and printer sharing, and public folder sharing) to a new page in Settings app under Advanced Network Settings.
• Made some updates to the device specific pages under Printers & Scanners in Settings to show more information about your printer or scanner directly in Settings when available.
• Some of the entry points for network and devices settings in Control Panel will now redirect to the corresponding pages in Settings.
• Added a new option to the Installed Apps page in Settings to sort the list from Name (Z to A), and accordingly, updated the previous “Alphabetically” option to now be called Name (A to Z).
• Windows will now remember if you turn on Bluetooth or Wi-Fi while in airplane mode. Next time you use airplane mode, the radios will reflect your preference and stay on to make it easier to keep listening to headphones and remain connected while travelling.
• Windows Sandbox now supports reboot inside of its virtualized environment (for example, if you were to click the Restart option under the Power button in Start).
• Bug fixes and general improvements

Windows 11 Build 10.0.22518 Changelog:

Build 22518 was the 22nd Insider Preview build of Windows 11 released to “Dev channel”. It was released on December 08, 2021. This new build arrived via “RS_PRERELEASE” development branch. It came with following features and fixes:

• New Spotlight collection feature: It’ll automatically change and apply new desktop wallpapers using pictures from around the world every day and will also show fun facts about each picture. To enable Spotlight collection feature, right-click on desktop and select “Personalize” option. On Personalization settings page, select “Background” option. Under “Personalize your background” dropdown box, select “Spotlight collection” option.
• The Widgets entry point will now show on the left side of the taskbar with live weather content. You can also open the Widgets board by simply hovering over the entry point. For users who choose to align their taskbar, the Widgets entry point will be to the right of the Task view icon.
• Voice Access: A new experience that enables everyone, including people with mobility disabilities, to control their PC and author text using their voice. You can find voice access on Settings -> Accessibility -> Speech page.
• You can now install Windows Subsystem from Linux (WSL) from the Microsoft Store.
• The ‘wsl.exe -install‘ command now installs WSL from the Microsoft Store by default. Microsoft has also added some additional arguments to ‘wsl.exe -install’ to make it easier to configure your install, such as ‘wsl -install -no-launch’ which will install a new WSL distro without immediately launching it. To see a full list of available commands you can run ‘wsl -help’. If you want to get started with the Store version right away and already have WSL installed just run ‘wsl -update’ to update immediately to the Store version.
• The input switcher now features an acrylic background.
• Updated the context menu in File Explorer to make these options top level: Install, Install certificate, Map network drive, Disconnect network drive, Disconnect.
• Added a new extra-large candidate height option for Simplified Chinese IME users under Personalization -> Text Input in Settings.
• Bug fixes and general improvements

Windows 11 Build 10.0.22523 Changelog:

Build 22523 was the 23rd Insider Preview build of Windows 11 released to “Dev channel”. It was released on December 15, 2021. This new build arrived via “RS_PRERELEASE” development branch. It came with following features and fixes:

• When File Explorer is open to This PC, the add media server and (if appropriate) remove media server option is now available when you click the “…” in the command bar.
• Links to Programs & Features in Control Panel will now open to Settings -> Apps -> Installed Apps.
• Uninstall Updates (for cumulative updates, etc.) from Control Panel moved to a new page in Settings under Settings -> Windows Update -> Update History.
• Bug fixes and general improvements

Windows 11 Build 10.0.22526 Changelog:

Build 22526 was the 24th Insider Preview build of Windows 11 released to “Dev channel”. It was released on January 06, 2022. This new build arrived via “RS_PRERELEASE” development branch. It came with following features and fixes:

• ALT + TAB screen might show as windowed instead of full screen for some Insiders.
• Added support for wideband speech when using Apple AirPods products (AirPods, AirPods Pro, or AirPods Max), improving audio quality for voice calls.
• Windows 11 will now index more file locations so that using search to find important files in Files Explorer is quicker.
• Bug fixes and general improvements

Windows 11 Build 10.0.22533 Changelog:

Build 22533 was the 25th Insider Preview build of Windows 11 released to “Dev channel”. It was released on January 12, 2022. This new build arrived via “RS_PRERELEASE” development branch. It came with following features and fixes:

• Updated flyout design for the hardware indicators for brightness, volume, camera privacy, camera on/off and airplane mode, to align with Windows 11 design principles. These new flyouts will appear when you press the volume or brightness keys on your laptop and will honor light/dark mode.
• You can now search for voice access from the taskbar and pin voice access to your taskbar or Start like other apps as well as turn it on/ off.
• When you press WIN + X or right click the Start icon it will now say “Installed apps” in the menu instead of “Apps & Features”.
• It is now possible to uninstall the Clock app.
• Bug fixes and general improvements

Windows 11 Build 10.0.22538 Changelog:

Build 22538 was the 26th Insider Preview build of Windows 11 released to “Dev channel”. It was released on January 19, 2022. This new build arrived via “RS_PRERELEASE” development branch. It came with following features and fixes:

• Updates for voice access which allows users to control their PC with just voice.
• In ALT + TAB, Task view, and Snap assist, the focus rectangle that shows what is selected will now use your chosen accent color on your PC.
• The updated IMEs and touch keyboard designs will now show on the Lock screen and where you enter your account information such as username and password.
• Improvements to the discoverability of certain input features in various areas across the OS.
• You can access ncpa.cpl directly again.
• Added HTTPS boot for Hyper-V Generation 2 VMs. The feature is enabled by default.
• For PCs that support it, display calibration is now directly available under Settings > Display > HDR instead of having to open a separate Settings page.
• Taskbar’s date and time in the long format should no longer cut off on secondary monitors.
• The “Tile updates” column renamed to “Notifications” under “App History” tab in Task Manager.
• Bug fixes and general improvements

Windows 11 Build 10.0.22543 Changelog:

Build 22543 was the 27th Insider Preview build of Windows 11 released to “Dev channel”. It was released on January 27, 2022. This new build arrived via “RS_PRERELEASE” development branch. It came with following features and fixes:

• Addition of more natural voices “Jenny” and “Aria” for Narrator.
• New Narrator Keyboard Commands
• Updates to the media control flyout UI which appears on the Lock screen when playing music in a supported app.
• Updates to the UI of resizing app windows in snap layouts by overlaying the relevant app icon on top of the acrylic background.
• Using the WIN + ALT + K keyboard shortcut to mute your call will now show a confirmation flyout.
• When doing a full build upgrade, the progress ring animation has been updated, aligning with the updated boot screen animation.
• Updated the design of System > Storage > Disks & Volume and Storage Spaces in Settings to align with the overall design of Settings in Windows 11.
• Bug fixes and general improvements

Windows 11 Build 10.0.22557 Changelog:

Build 22557 was the 28th Insider Preview build of Windows 11 released to “Dev channel”. It was released on February 16, 2022. This new build arrived via new “NI_RELEASE” development branch. It came with following features and fixes:

• The Mica material (transparency/blur effects) are used in more title bar surfaces. For example, the Run dialog now utilizes Mica.
• Drag and drop is now supported on the Windows 11 taskbar.
• You can now organize pinned apps into folders in Start Menu
• New redesigned Task Manager app
• Eco mode renamed to Efficiency mode in Task Manager
• File Explorer will now show previews of items within folders.
• Improvements to Quick Access view in File Explorer
• New Do Not Disturb and Focus features
• Live captions which can be turned on using WIN + Ctrl + L keyboard shortcut or from the Accessibility flyout under Quick Settings.
• OneDrive integration in File Explorer
• New Touch Gestures
• Improvements to Snap Layouts
• The default values for Sleep and Screen off have been updated to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions, when PCs are idle.
• Settings app will now show power saving recommendations to help reduce carbon emissions to those with Sleep and Screen off set to Never.
• Improvements to browsing the web in Microsoft Edge with Narrator
• New PowerShell module to provision language and language related features
• Added a new visual indication to the taskbar that indicates which window is being shared using Microsoft Teams.
• New color profile toggle button in Quick Settings
• When casting (WIN + K) from your PC, a Cast icon will appear at the lower-left corner of your taskbar to show you are casting.
• Updated the battery charging indicator to use a lightning bolt instead of a power cable.
• Searching for apps and settings in Windows search box on the taskbar is now faster and more accurate than before.
• Updated the snap group visuals to include the desktop wallpaper to make it easier to differentiate your groups from normal windows. This will appear when using ALT + TAB, Task View, and in the taskbar previews.
• ALT + TAB will now show as windowed for all Insiders running Build 22554 and up.
• Updated the transition animation that shows going from one snapped window state to another.
• Rotating your device between portrait and landscape orientation is now snappier and more responsive.
• Reduced the number of notification sounds that play when you connect and disconnect docks and monitors.
• It is now easier to move your cursor and windows between monitors, by letting your cursor jump over areas where it would previously get stuck. This behavior is controlled in settings with System > Display > Multiple displays > Ease cursor movement between displays.
• Some small changes to the snapping options under System > Multitasking to help simplify them and make them easier to understand.
• Narrator now provides a new male natural voice called Guy.
• Improvements to voice typing and voice access
• Improvements to graphics features
• Addition of an IME On/Off key to the touch keyboard small layout for the Japanese, Korean, and Chinese Traditional IMEs.
• Updated some of the emoji including the smile with tear emoji, sakura emoji, and colored heart emojis.
• Added a few new items to the kaomoji section in WIN + Period(.) including UwU.
• Windows 11 now supports Hungarian for handwriting input as of this build.
• Improvements to search in Settings app
• Increased the size of the icons in the Settings navigation pane to make them a bit easier to see.
• Storage Sense will now be enabled by default for PCs going through OOBE.
• Updated Settings Time & Language category and Date & time page to now include a live digital clock and information about currently selected option.
• Updated the design of Network & Internet > Dial-up when you have a connection set up to align with the overall design of Settings in Windows 11.
• Improvements to Windows Sandbox
• Updated the accessibility flyout on the login screen to align with Windows 11 design principles.
• TKIP and WEP are deprecated security standards and Windows 11 will no longer allow connections to those types starting with this build.
• Similar to Windows 11 Home edition, Windows 11 Pro edition now requires internet connectivity. If you choose to setup device for personal use, MSA will be required for setup as well. You can expect Microsoft Account to be required in subsequent WIP flights.
• Bug fixes and general improvements

Windows 11 Build 10.0.22563 Changelog:

Build 22563 was the 29th Insider Preview build of Windows 11 released to “Dev channel”. It was released on February 24, 2022. This new build arrived via new “NI_RELEASE” development branch. It came with following features and fixes:

• New tablet-optimized functionality introduced in Taskbar. The feature can be enabled/disabled by modifying “Automatically hide the taskbar when using your device as tablet” option present on “Settings -> Personalization -> Taskbar -> Taskbar behaviors” page.
• Widgets dashboard now displays more dynamic content by combining the widgets and news feed.
• New group policy added for managing Windows Update notifications so that you can turn off all Windows Update notifications quickly and easily. The new group policy is available under “Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Update -> Manage end user experience -> Display options for update notifications” in Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc).
• Search from Quick Access has been expanded to include content from your OneDrive, Downloads, and any indexed location.
• Files in Quick Access without any local presence (for example, files shared to you from another OneDrive) now show thumbnails and work with OneDrive sharing.
• Microsoft Edge tabs are now suggested as windows in snap assist. When a window is snapped, you will now see 3 of your most recent Edge tabs shown (by default) as suggestions. You can always control whether to show Microsoft Edge tabs and number of tabs shown when snapping or pressing ALT + TAB via “Settings -> System -> Multitasking” page.
• Starting with this build, Windows Insiders can now use 37 new emoji characters in the emoji picker as part of Emoji 14.0. Some of the new emoji include “melting face”, “troll”, “coral”, “beans”, “playground slide”, and “mirror ball”.
• Bug fixes and general improvements

Windows 11 Build 10.0.22567 Changelog:

Build 22567 was the 30th Insider Preview build of Windows 11 released to “Dev channel”. It was released on March 02, 2022. This new build arrived via new “NI_RELEASE” development branch. It came with following features and fixes:

• Windows Update now leverages more renewable energy by trying to schedule update installations at specific times of day when greater amounts of clean energy sources (like wind, solar, and hydro) are available to lower carbon emissions.
• Now you can manage your Microsoft 365 subscription within Windows 11 using Settings -> Accounts page.
• You can now link your Android phone to your PC as part of the device setup (OOBE).
• A new security feature called Smart App Control (SAC) that blocks untrusted or potentially dangerous applications. You can manually turn on/off SAC in Windows Security app under the App & Browser Control section.
• New redesigned “Open with” dialog box which now honors light/dark theme.
• Bug fixes and general improvements

Windows 11 Build 10.0.22572 Changelog:

Build 22572 was the 31st Insider Preview build of Windows 11 released to “Dev channel”. It was released on March 09, 2022. This new build arrived via new “NI_RELEASE” development branch. It came with following features and fixes:

• Shift + Right-clicking in File Explorer and the Desktop will now open the “Show more options” context menu.
• Addition of Microsoft Family and Clipchamp as inbox apps
• Print Queue has an updated design to align with Windows 11 design principles
• Quick Assist now has a new Fluent-style icon.
• Windows Sandbox now has a new Fluent-style icon.
• Updated the icon for Notification Center when do not disturb is set to on.
• Narrator natural voices are now available for all English languages.
• Windows Terminal is now called Terminal under Start.
• WMIC is now available as an optional feature that can be uninstalled or reinstalled via Settings > Apps > Optional Features.
• Switched the touch keyboard icon option under Settings > Personalization > Taskbar from being a toggle to now being a dropdown where you can select Never, Always, or When no keyboard attached.
• The legacy version of Windows Media Player available in Windows Tools has been renamed to Windows Media Player Legacy.
• Bug fixes and general improvements

Windows 11 Build 10.0.22579 Changelog:

Build 22579 was the 32nd Insider Preview build of Windows 11 released to “Dev channel”. It was released on March 18, 2022. This new build arrived via new “NI_RELEASE” development branch. It came with following features and fixes:

• New policy for IT administrators to exclude USB removable drives from BitLocker encryption.
• Win32 apps using CPrintDialog to display the print dialog box will now show the modern print dialog.
• The Open With dialog box redesign that began rolling out with Build 22567 reverted to the previous design. Microsoft plans to bring this back in the future after addressing some performance issues identified by Windows Insiders.
• The WIN + X menu updated to point to Windows PowerShell instead of Windows Terminal.
• Magnifier and the on-screen keyboard now have new Fluent-style icons.
• You can now name your folders of apps in Start.
• Addition of pinned site suggestions to the Get Started app so you can conveniently pin websites to your taskbar.
• Improvements to multi-finger touch gestures.
• The Run New Task button is now available on all pages of Task Manager.
• Updated the icon for Run New Task in Task Manager.
• Bug fixes and general improvements

Windows 11 Build 10.0.22581 Changelog:

Build 22581 was the 33rd Insider Preview build of Windows 11 released to “Dev and Beta channels”. It was released on March 23, 2022. This new build arrived via new “NI_RELEASE” development branch. It came with following features and fixes:

• Improvements to Windows search box
• Drag-and-drop is no longer supported to pin/unpin items in Taskbar notification area. You can show/hide these icons using Taskbar settings.
• You can now hide the “Show hidden icons” arrow button completely on Taskbar. (How-to Guide)
• Some small adjustments to some of the icons used in the context menu and command bar, including the copy icon.
• Folders whose only content is other folders will now show an icon with a slip of paper to indicate there is content inside the folder instead of an empty folder icon.
• Bug fixes and general improvements

Windows 11 Build 10.0.22593 Changelog:

Build 22593 was the 34th Insider Preview build of Windows 11 released to “Dev and Beta channels”. It was released on April 06, 2022. This new build arrived via new “NI_RELEASE” development branch. It came with following features and fixes:

• The default homepage of File Explorer is now called Home. The name Quick access has been repurposed for the pinned/frequent folders section and Pinned files is now called Favorites to align with Office and OneDrive.
• Recent and pinned files displayed in Home are now searchable using the search box in File Explorer even if they are not local files, so you can find Office files recently shared with you.
• Microsoft Journal is now pinned by default on the Pen menu. If you don’t have the app installed, it will be installed from the Microsoft Store if chosen on the Pen menu.
• If you press WIN + Z to open snap layouts, all the layouts will now show associated numbers, so you can quickly use the number keys to select the desired layout.
• If “Memory integrity” feature is turned off in Windows Security -> Device Security -> Core Isolation, Windows 11 will now notify the user that this feature is currently turned off so that action can be taken for the user to turn it back on to make the device as secure as possible against malicious attacks.
• Bug fixes and general improvements

Windows 11 Build 10.0.22598 Changelog:

Build 22598 was the 35th Insider Preview build of Windows 11 released to “Dev and Beta channels”. It was released on April 13, 2022. This new build arrived via new “NI_RELEASE” development branch. It came with following features and fixes:

• Added access key support to Task Manager: Run New Task (ALT + N), End Task (ALT + E), Efficiency Mode (ALT + V), and other buttons on each page. If you press ALT, the letters will display next to the button.
• The Get Started app will auto-launch after upgrade to help people get started with their PC.
• Updated the tooltip on the volume icon to tell you when you’re using spatial sound.
• Bug fixes and general improvements

Windows 11 Build 10.0.22610 Changelog:

Build 22610 was the 36th Insider Preview build of Windows 11 released to “Dev and Beta channels”. It was released on April 29, 2022. This new build arrived via new “NI_RELEASE” development branch. It came with following features and fixes:

• The build watermark at the lower right-hand corner of the desktop is no longer present in this build.
• Addition of new group policies to disable or restrict users from customizing certain experiences across Start, Taskbar and the system tray.
• Update to Family Safety widget with improvements for all family members with a new location sharing view that shows where your family members are using the Family Safety app.
• Windows 11 Home edition Dev and Beta Channel builds no longer enable the SMB1 client by default.
• Updated the design of the battery icon on the Lock screen to be consistent with the one in the taskbar.
• If your PC supports it, the estimated battery life timing will be shown in the tooltip for the battery icon in the system tray.
• The tablet-optimized taskbar feature has been disabled.
• Updated the Processes page in Task Manager so that the colors used in the heatmap are now based on your accent color.
• Updated the rename, properties, and optimize icons used in the context menu and command bar to help with discoverability and consistency.
• Your Phone now shows as Phone Link under Settings -> Bluetooth & devices.
• Bug fixes and general improvements

Windows 11 Build 10.0.22616 Changelog:

Build 22616 was the 37th Insider Preview build of Windows 11 released to “Dev and Beta channels”. It was released on May 05, 2022. This new build arrived via new “NI_RELEASE” development branch. It came with following features and fixes:

• Removed new changes made to system tray and “Show hidden icons” flyout appearance and functionality in recent builds.
• Windows 11 Pro edition will require Internet and MSA (Microsoft Account) at OOBE screen (initial setup) only if you try to setup the device for personal use. If you choose to setup device for work or school, there is no change.
• Bug fixes and general improvements

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