Windows 11 Build 25145 (Dev channel)
🔹You can now middle-click on a folder in File Explorer to open it in a new tab.
🔹The tab row in File Explorer now receives keyboard focus when you move it with Tab or F6. Once you set focus to the tabs, use the left and right arrow keys to switch between them.
🔹Suggested Actions are now available to all Insiders in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
🔹The new App usage history gives users a 7-day history of resource access for Location, Camera, etc
🔹You can now manage your OneDrive subscription (i.e. pay for it) in Settings > Accounts. It also shows the storage limit and warns if you are close to or above it
🔹Starting with this build, Microsoft ships the legacy Local Administrator Password Solution product bundled with Windows 11, as part of gpedit
👉 https://winaero.com/microsoft-is-rolling-out-windows-11-build-25145-to-dev-channel-insiders/
🔹You can now middle-click on a folder in File Explorer to open it in a new tab.
🔹The tab row in File Explorer now receives keyboard focus when you move it with Tab or F6. Once you set focus to the tabs, use the left and right arrow keys to switch between them.
🔹Suggested Actions are now available to all Insiders in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
🔹The new App usage history gives users a 7-day history of resource access for Location, Camera, etc
🔹You can now manage your OneDrive subscription (i.e. pay for it) in Settings > Accounts. It also shows the storage limit and warns if you are close to or above it
🔹Starting with this build, Microsoft ships the legacy Local Administrator Password Solution product bundled with Windows 11, as part of gpedit
👉 https://winaero.com/microsoft-is-rolling-out-windows-11-build-25145-to-dev-channel-insiders/
KB5014668 optional update for Windows 11, build 22000.778
🔹 enables Search Highlights on stable Windows 11
🔹 fixes the issue with Mobile Hotspot
🔹 renames Your Phone to Phone link in Settings
🔹 fixes playback of consecutive video clips in games that use DirectX 12 (DX12).
🔹games no longer stop working if they use the XAudio API to play sound effects.
and more: https://winaero.com/kb5014668-optional-update-enables-search-highlights-on-stable-windows-11/
🔹 enables Search Highlights on stable Windows 11
🔹 fixes the issue with Mobile Hotspot
🔹 renames Your Phone to Phone link in Settings
🔹 fixes playback of consecutive video clips in games that use DirectX 12 (DX12).
🔹games no longer stop working if they use the XAudio API to play sound effects.
and more: https://winaero.com/kb5014668-optional-update-enables-search-highlights-on-stable-windows-11/
How to find if your PC is compatible with Windows 11 22H2 in Registry
You'll find everything under the
✅
UpgEx = Green
SystemDriveTooFull = 0
RedReason = None
🛑
UpgEx = Red
RedReason = CpuFms Tpm UefiSecureBoot, some of these or all of them, depending on your hardware.
SystemDriveTooFull = 1 - your system drive (C:) is full and has no free space for upgrade.
👉 More details: https://winaero.com/how-to-find-if-your-pc-is-compatible-with-windows-11-22h2-in-registry/
You'll find everything under the
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\AppCompatFlags\TargetVersionUpgradeExperienceIndicators\NI22H2 key.✅
Your PC is compatible and can be upgraded
In this case, you will have the following values.UpgEx = Green
SystemDriveTooFull = 0
RedReason = None
🛑
Your PC cannot be upgraded
If your device is not compatible, or doesn't have enough drive space on the system drive, this'll be reflect in the Registry, as follows.UpgEx = Red
RedReason = CpuFms Tpm UefiSecureBoot, some of these or all of them, depending on your hardware.
SystemDriveTooFull = 1 - your system drive (C:) is full and has no free space for upgrade.
👉 More details: https://winaero.com/how-to-find-if-your-pc-is-compatible-with-windows-11-22h2-in-registry/
Microsoft accidentally confirms Windows 10 22H2 (Build 19045)
In Release preview.
What to expect in Windows 10 22H2
We have no idea what’s coming with Windows 10’s 2022 feature update, but it’s likely that the update will be focused on productivity and security, meaning much of the changes won’t be significant to consumers.
As for its release date, we’re expecting the update to launch in the fall, around the same time as Windows 11 22H2. In other words, an official statement is expected soon with a limited set of folks getting access to the update.
Furthermore, Microsoft hasn’t officially confirmed the update and plans are always subject to change.
In Release preview.
What to expect in Windows 10 22H2
We have no idea what’s coming with Windows 10’s 2022 feature update, but it’s likely that the update will be focused on productivity and security, meaning much of the changes won’t be significant to consumers.
As for its release date, we’re expecting the update to launch in the fall, around the same time as Windows 11 22H2. In other words, an official statement is expected soon with a limited set of folks getting access to the update.
Furthermore, Microsoft hasn’t officially confirmed the update and plans are always subject to change.
KB5014666 optional Windows 10 update fixes Hotspot and adds new features. Applicable to Windows 11 version
New features:
🔹Adds IP address auditing for incoming Windows Remote Management (WinRM) connections
🔹Adds Server Message Block (SMB) redirector (RDR) specific public File System Control (FSCTL) code FSCTL_LMR_QUERY_INFO.
🔹IPP over USB support
🔹Print support app (PSA) APIs
🔹PIN-protected printing for IPP and Universal Print
🔹Windows now supports the eSCL Mopria Scan protocol.
The update KB5014666 resolves the annoying bug with Hotspot, which causes the OS to drop the primary Internet connection once you enable it. Now you can continue using the Mobile Hotspot without issues. There are also several more fixes.
👉 https://winaero.com/kb5014666-optional-windows-10-update-fixes-hotspot-and-adds-new-features/
21H2 and 21H1.New features:
🔹Adds IP address auditing for incoming Windows Remote Management (WinRM) connections
🔹Adds Server Message Block (SMB) redirector (RDR) specific public File System Control (FSCTL) code FSCTL_LMR_QUERY_INFO.
🔹IPP over USB support
🔹Print support app (PSA) APIs
🔹PIN-protected printing for IPP and Universal Print
🔹Windows now supports the eSCL Mopria Scan protocol.
The update KB5014666 resolves the annoying bug with Hotspot, which causes the OS to drop the primary Internet connection once you enable it. Now you can continue using the Mobile Hotspot without issues. There are also several more fixes.
👉 https://winaero.com/kb5014666-optional-windows-10-update-fixes-hotspot-and-adds-new-features/
🆕 Windows 11 build 25151 (Dev channel)
Today's Dev channel update is pretty boring. There are no new features included.
The full build tag is 10.0.25151.1000.rs_prerelease.220625-1835. It includes fixes for File Explorer tabs and context menus, Windows Security, and printing.
https://winaero.com/windows-11-build-25151-lands-in-the-dev-channel-with-no-new-features/
Today's Dev channel update is pretty boring. There are no new features included.
The full build tag is 10.0.25151.1000.rs_prerelease.220625-1835. It includes fixes for File Explorer tabs and context menus, Windows Security, and printing.
https://winaero.com/windows-11-build-25151-lands-in-the-dev-channel-with-no-new-features/
Releasing Windows 11 Build 22621.169 to the Release Preview Channel
This update includes the following improvements:
New! We added Server Message Block (SMB) redirector (RDR) specific public File System Control (FSCTL) code FSCTL_LMR_QUERY_INFO.
New! We added support for Transport Layer Security (TLS) 1.3 in Windows client and server Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) implementations.
New! We added support for Transport Layer Security (TLS) 1.3 in Windows client and server Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) implementations.
We updated the Remove-Item cmdlet to properly interact with Microsoft OneDrive folders
We enabled the
InternetExplorerModeEnableSavePageAs Group Policy. For more information, see Microsoft Edge Browser Policy Documentation.
We fixed an issue that causes the Take Photo button to disappear when you use a common file dialog to open the camera.
We fixed an issue that prevents devices from receiving an offer from Windows Update for the same extension driver when that extension driver is already installed without the base driver.
We fixed an issue that causes install from media (IFM) creation for Active Directory to fail with the error, “2101 JET_errCallbackFailed”.
We fixed an issue that occurs when the Active Directory Lightweight Directory Service (LDS) resets the password for userProxy objects. The password reset fails with an error such as, “00000005: SvcErr: DSID-03380C23, problem 5003 (WILL_NOT_PERFORM), data 0”.
We enabled the InternetExplorerModeEnableSavePageAs Group Policy. For more information, see Microsoft Edge Browser Policy Documentation.
We fixed an issue that occurs when the Active Directory Lightweight Directory Service (AD LDS) resets the password for userProxy objects. When you try to reset someone else’s password and you are authenticated using a simple bind, the password reset fails. The error is like, “00000005: SvcErr: DSID-03380C23, problem 5003 (WILL_NOT_PERFORM), data 0”.
We fixed an issue that prevents Microsoft Edge from being available in Windows Sandbox.
This update includes the following improvements:
New! We added Server Message Block (SMB) redirector (RDR) specific public File System Control (FSCTL) code FSCTL_LMR_QUERY_INFO.
New! We added support for Transport Layer Security (TLS) 1.3 in Windows client and server Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) implementations.
New! We added support for Transport Layer Security (TLS) 1.3 in Windows client and server Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) implementations.
We updated the Remove-Item cmdlet to properly interact with Microsoft OneDrive folders
We enabled the
InternetExplorerModeEnableSavePageAs Group Policy. For more information, see Microsoft Edge Browser Policy Documentation.
We fixed an issue that causes the Take Photo button to disappear when you use a common file dialog to open the camera.
We fixed an issue that prevents devices from receiving an offer from Windows Update for the same extension driver when that extension driver is already installed without the base driver.
We fixed an issue that causes install from media (IFM) creation for Active Directory to fail with the error, “2101 JET_errCallbackFailed”.
We fixed an issue that occurs when the Active Directory Lightweight Directory Service (LDS) resets the password for userProxy objects. The password reset fails with an error such as, “00000005: SvcErr: DSID-03380C23, problem 5003 (WILL_NOT_PERFORM), data 0”.
We enabled the InternetExplorerModeEnableSavePageAs Group Policy. For more information, see Microsoft Edge Browser Policy Documentation.
We fixed an issue that occurs when the Active Directory Lightweight Directory Service (AD LDS) resets the password for userProxy objects. When you try to reset someone else’s password and you are authenticated using a simple bind, the password reset fails. The error is like, “00000005: SvcErr: DSID-03380C23, problem 5003 (WILL_NOT_PERFORM), data 0”.
We fixed an issue that prevents Microsoft Edge from being available in Windows Sandbox.
Windows 11 version 22H2, build 22621.169 is out to Release Preview
🔸New features
🔹Added Server Message Block (SMB) redirector (RDR) specific public File System Control (FSCTL) code FSCTL_LMR_QUERY_INFO.
🔹Added support for Transport Layer Security (TLS) 1.3 in Windows client and server Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) implementations.
🔸Improvements
🔹Updated the Remove-Item cmdlet to properly interact with Microsoft OneDrive folders
🔹Enabled the InternetExplorerModeEnableSavePageAs Group Policy.
There are also several fixes. No known issues noted.
👉 https://winaero.com/windows-11-version-22h2-build-22621-169-is-out-to-release-preview/
🔸New features
🔹Added Server Message Block (SMB) redirector (RDR) specific public File System Control (FSCTL) code FSCTL_LMR_QUERY_INFO.
🔹Added support for Transport Layer Security (TLS) 1.3 in Windows client and server Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) implementations.
🔸Improvements
🔹Updated the Remove-Item cmdlet to properly interact with Microsoft OneDrive folders
🔹Enabled the InternetExplorerModeEnableSavePageAs Group Policy.
There are also several fixes. No known issues noted.
👉 https://winaero.com/windows-11-version-22h2-build-22621-169-is-out-to-release-preview/
AdDuplex: Windows 11 share reached 23%
By the end of June 2022, Windows 11's market share had crossed the 23% mark. Over the past two months, the growth was 3.4%. So its popularity is growing very slow. It still holds the third position, with Windows 10 May 2021 Update (version 21H1) as second most popular system in the Windows family. Windows 10 21H2 is the most used OS.
👉 https://winaero.com/adduplex-windows-11-share-reached-23/
By the end of June 2022, Windows 11's market share had crossed the 23% mark. Over the past two months, the growth was 3.4%. So its popularity is growing very slow. It still holds the third position, with Windows 10 May 2021 Update (version 21H1) as second most popular system in the Windows family. Windows 10 21H2 is the most used OS.
👉 https://winaero.com/adduplex-windows-11-share-reached-23/
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10.0.25151.1010.rs_prerelease_flt.220625-1856 is one servicing pipeline test for Windows 11 (Dev channel)
Microsoft has released newer Windows 11 virtual machines
The machines don't require activation but work for a limited period of time. They come with Windows 11 Enterprise with Visual Studio 2022 (with the UWP, .NET Desktop, Azure, and Windows App SDK for C# workloads), Windows Subsystem for Linux with Ubuntu, Developer mode, and Windows Terminal installed.
The VM are available for download in VMWare, Hyper-V, VirtualBox, and Parallels format here.
The machines don't require activation but work for a limited period of time. They come with Windows 11 Enterprise with Visual Studio 2022 (with the UWP, .NET Desktop, Azure, and Windows App SDK for C# workloads), Windows Subsystem for Linux with Ubuntu, Developer mode, and Windows Terminal installed.
The VM are available for download in VMWare, Hyper-V, VirtualBox, and Parallels format here.
Windows 11 Preview Builds 22621.290 and 22622.290 are in Beta
The company decided to split insiders into two groups.
1) The first group will receive builds
2) The second group of users will receive builds
🆕New features include 🔎search suggestions and ☁️OneDrive subscription options in Settings. Note that even in this case Microsoft is still running A/B testing before making the changes available to the every Insider.
If you are in the second group with no new features but want them, check for updates and install the
Both builds include several fixes and improvements that you can check here: https://winaero.com/windows-11-preview-builds-22621-290-and-22622-290-are-in-beta/
Build tags:
The company decided to split insiders into two groups.
1) The first group will receive builds
22622.xxx with new features2) The second group of users will receive builds
22621.xxx, in which new features will be disabled by default.🆕New features include 🔎search suggestions and ☁️OneDrive subscription options in Settings. Note that even in this case Microsoft is still running A/B testing before making the changes available to the every Insider.
If you are in the second group with no new features but want them, check for updates and install the
KB5015669 optional update that will move you to build 22622.xxx.Both builds include several fixes and improvements that you can check here: https://winaero.com/windows-11-preview-builds-22621-290-and-22622-290-are-in-beta/
Build tags:
10.0.22622.290.ni_release_svc_prod2.220614-1019 | 10.0.22621.290.ni_release_svc_prod2.220614-1019🔥1
Windows 11 22H2 has been released, No need to join insider program now, go to windows update and install from there.
Besides the new Dev channel build ☝️, Microsoft released Windows 11 builds 22621.730 and 22623.730 to the Beta channel.
ℹ️Build 22623.730 has new features, and Build 22621.730 comes with new features disabled by default. The new features are:
▪️Tablet-optimized taskbar - a newer taskbar is available to Beta channel Insiders with this build. It supports two states, collapsed and expanded, to make the OS more convenient for tablet users. Microsoft is rolling out this feature gradually, so you may not see it instantly after upgrading.
▪️A rounded focus and hover treatment on all icons in the system tray. Again, this is rolling out gradually.
▪️The Home folder in File Explorer can now search Microsoft 365 cloud files for users who are signed with their Microsoft account.
▪️File Explorer search will now show results as you type. The full search results page will update live without needing to press enter.
ℹ️Build 22623.730 has new features, and Build 22621.730 comes with new features disabled by default. The new features are:
▪️Tablet-optimized taskbar - a newer taskbar is available to Beta channel Insiders with this build. It supports two states, collapsed and expanded, to make the OS more convenient for tablet users. Microsoft is rolling out this feature gradually, so you may not see it instantly after upgrading.
▪️A rounded focus and hover treatment on all icons in the system tray. Again, this is rolling out gradually.
▪️The Home folder in File Explorer can now search Microsoft 365 cloud files for users who are signed with their Microsoft account.
▪️File Explorer search will now show results as you type. The full search results page will update live without needing to press enter.
Windows 11 22H2 users suffer from printing issues
For some users it removed all network printers, and for others it eliminates most of the printer's functionality.
With Windows 11 version 22H2, Microsoft introduced a new group policy, "Configure RPC Connection settings." Its default settings prevent the operating system discovers network printers. So it removes all remote printers, and fails to add them back.
Another issue is related to the Universal Print Class Driver. Due to a bug, Windows 11 fails to populate printer's capabilities after you disconnect or turn off the device. If you reconnect the printer, its features will be limited to generic printing options. It may be impossible to configure two-side printing, paper type, size, DPI and color. Microsoft has set the driver type as a reason for an upgrade block.
👉 https://winaero.com/windows-11-22h2-users-suffer-from-printing-issues/
For some users it removed all network printers, and for others it eliminates most of the printer's functionality.
With Windows 11 version 22H2, Microsoft introduced a new group policy, "Configure RPC Connection settings." Its default settings prevent the operating system discovers network printers. So it removes all remote printers, and fails to add them back.
Another issue is related to the Universal Print Class Driver. Due to a bug, Windows 11 fails to populate printer's capabilities after you disconnect or turn off the device. If you reconnect the printer, its features will be limited to generic printing options. It may be impossible to configure two-side printing, paper type, size, DPI and color. Microsoft has set the driver type as a reason for an upgrade block.
👉 https://winaero.com/windows-11-22h2-users-suffer-from-printing-issues/