The latest Windows 11 KB5020044 update (build 22621.900) from Microsoft is one of the most significant releases in a while. The update ultimately resolves the problems with Windows 11 22H2’s gaming performance that have existed since the operating system’s debut. The new version also includes improvements that we anticipate seeing with the release of Moment 2. Speaking of Moment upgrades, it appears like Moment 4 may already be in development based on internal test IDs.
The complete changelog for Build 22621.900 (KB5020044) can be found below:
Highlights
- New! On the Systems page of the Settings app, it displays storage alerts for Microsoft OneDrive members. When your storage space is almost full, alarms start to surface. Additionally, you may control your storage and, if necessary, buy more space.
- New! It gives you access to all of your OneDrive memberships’ total storage space. The Accounts screen in the Settings app also shows the entire storage.
- New! On the Personalization page, Windows Spotlight and Themes are combined. You will find it simpler to find and activate the Windows Spotlight feature as a result.
- It addresses a problem that certain contemporary apps experience. The opening is prevented.
- It fixes a known problem with the Input Method Editor (IME). Some programmes can become unresponsive. This happens when you switch the IME’s input mode using keyboard shortcuts.
- It fixes a problem that stops File Explorer from functioning. When context menus and menu items are closed, this happens.
- It fixes a problem that could make some apps stop responding. When you utilise the Open File dialogue, this happens.
- It talks about the Republic of Fiji’s decision to suspend Daylight Saving Time (DST) for the current calendar year.
Improvements
- Quality enhancements are included in this non-security upgrade. After installing this KB,
- New! On the Systems page of the Settings app, it displays storage alerts for Microsoft OneDrive members. When your storage space is almost full, alarms start to surface. Additionally, you may control your storage and, if necessary, buy more space.
- New! It gives you access to all of your OneDrive memberships’ total storage space. The Accounts screen in the Settings app also shows the entire storage.
- New! On the Personalization page, Windows Spotlight and Themes are combined. You will find it simpler to find and activate the Windows Spotlight feature as a result.
- New! For organisational messaging, it introduces a new mobile device management (MDM) policy. Your business has the choice to enrol tenant devices so that they get personalised messaging from you. For instance, you may write the messages using Intune. Within Windows, they will render.
- It addresses a problem that certain contemporary apps experience. The opening is prevented.
- It deals with a problem that some business-managed devices experience. For them, we increase the dependability of app installations.
- It talks about the Republic of Fiji’s decision to suspend Daylight Saving Time (DST) for the current calendar year.
- It addresses a problem that interferes with the hardening of DCOM (Distributed Component Object Model) authentication. All non-anonymous activation requests from DCOM clients will automatically have their authentication level raised to RPC C AUTHN LEVEL PKT INTEGRITY.
- If the authentication level is lower than Packet Integrity, this happens.
- It addresses a problem that affects on-premises users of the Unified Update Platform (UUP). The barrier preventing them from obtaining offline language packs is removed.
- It tackles a problem that has an impact on developing processes. For it and other relevant audit events, it fails to produce security audits.
- It solves a problem that impacts virtual computer objects (VCO) or cluster name objects (CNO) (VCO). Unable to reset password. There was a problem changing the AD password, and the error code was 0x80070005.
- It deals with a problem that has an impact on the transparency of stacked windows. When using the High Definition Remote Applications Integrated Locally (RAIL) mode, this happens.
- It fixes a known problem with the Input Method Editor (IME). Some programmes can become unresponsive. This happens when you switch the IME’s input mode using keyboard shortcuts.
- It fixes a problem that arises when microphone streams are routed to speakers using the Listen To functionality. After you restart the device, the microphone stops functioning.
- It fixes a problem that may have an impact on programmes that use the Windows Lock Down Policy (WLDP). They could quit functioning.
- It deals with a problem that arises when Microsoft Defender is not the primary antivirus. Passive mode cannot be turned off by Microsoft Defender. You run into this problem when you disable Smart App Control (SAC).
- It includes.wcx on the list of extensions that some app control policies consider dangerous and forbid.
- It deals with a problem that Microsoft Defender for Endpoint has. Live response investigations are prohibited by automated investigation.
- It deals with a problem that arises while printing in Microsoft Edge’s landscape orientation. The output on the printout is flawed. When you utilise Microsoft Defender Application Guard, this problem arises.
- It fixes a problem that stops File Explorer from functioning. When context menus and menu items are closed, this happens.
- It fixes a problem that could make some apps stop responding. When you utilise the Open File dialogue, this happens.
- It addresses a problem that occasionally occurs when you open a file in File Explorer. The result is a high CPU utilisation rate.
- It fixes a problem that affects the Settings app’s protocol activation. An account-related page in the app never loads.
- It deals with a problem that has an impact on a computer account. The Out of Box Experience (OOBE) accounts’ cleansing may be halted if non-standard characters are used.
- It deals with a problem that has an impact on the CopyFile feature. Error 317, or ERROR MR MID NOT FOUND, could occasionally be returned.
- It deals with a problem that the Windows Firewall service is affected by. When you enable the Override block rules option, it does not begin.
- It addresses a problem that some games and programmes experience. The GPU performance debugging features are involved in this issue. This lowers the anticipated performance of the game.
- It addresses a problem that interferes with installations of cumulative updates. The failure is indicated by the error number 0x800f080
You can find the official blog post here.