Microsoft has announced the release of Windows 10 22H2 Build 19045.xxxx (KB5032278) to the Release Preview Channel. The update brings a host of new features and enhancements to the Windows 10 operating system, here’s a list:
Copilot in Windows (in preview)
A standout feature of this update is the introduction of Copilot in Windows for devices running Windows 10, version 22H2 Home and Pro editions.The Copilot icon will be located at the right side of the taskbar that will open a chat window at the right side of the screen where users can type or ask their queries and get the answers.
Additional improvements
This update isn’t just about Copilot; it comes packed with a range of improvements to enhance the overall user experience. Some notable additions include:
New experiences: Users of Home or Pro consumer devices and non-managed business devices can access the latest experiences promptly by adjusting settings in Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update.
Enhanced app defaults: The update introduces new functionality affecting app defaults, promoting a principled approach to app pinning and defaults in Windows.
Expanded news & interests feature: The news & interests feature now boasts a larger display, allowing users to engage more effectively with the content they care about.
Windows update notifications: Users will now receive Windows Update opt-in notifications upon signing in.
shape files for the Netherlands time zone.
Trusted Sites Zone Logon Policy: Fixes an issue where managing the Trusted Sites Zone logon policy via mobile device management (MDM) was not possible.
IE Mode Responsiveness Fix: Resolves unresponsiveness in Internet Explorer (IE) mode when pressing the left arrow key with an empty text box focused.
IE Mode Webpage Functionality: Fixes an issue causing a webpage in IE mode to behave unexpectedly when there is an open modal dialog.
App Cursor Improvement: Addresses cursor issues in apps utilizing the WebView2Standalone XAML control.
IE Mode Tabs Stability: Resolves IE mode unresponsiveness when multiple tabs are open.
Fontdrvhost.exe Responsiveness: Fixes fontdrvhost.exe unresponsiveness with Compact Font Format version 2 (CFF2) fonts.
Non-admin Processes Performance: Resolves decreased game performance and video stuttering in non-admin processes.
Protected Content Enhancement: Prevents cross-process windows from being created, allowing continued use of out-of-process hosting for items like WebView2 under protected, top-level windows.
Cursor Movement Improvement: Tackles cursor movement lag in specific screen capture scenarios.
Touch Keyboard Display Issue: Fixes the issue where the touch keyboard might not appear during the out-of-box experience (OOBE).
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Enhancement: Affects Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE), enabling Conditional Access (CA) scenarios.
Localization Correction: Addresses a localization issue for Great Britain English (EN-GB) locales, correcting the error message for invalid characters in a new Windows Hello PIN.
Volatile Notifications Leak Fix: Resolves a leak in volatile notifications that might prevent users from signing in to their machines.
Windows LAPS Policy Correction: Addresses an issue where the PasswordExpirationProtectionEnabled policy in Windows LAPS fails to turn on the setting.
Copilot in Windows (in preview)
A standout feature of this update is the introduction of Copilot in Windows for devices running Windows 10, version 22H2 Home and Pro editions.The Copilot icon will be located at the right side of the taskbar that will open a chat window at the right side of the screen where users can type or ask their queries and get the answers.
Additional improvements
This update isn’t just about Copilot; it comes packed with a range of improvements to enhance the overall user experience. Some notable additions include:
New experiences: Users of Home or Pro consumer devices and non-managed business devices can access the latest experiences promptly by adjusting settings in Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update.
Enhanced app defaults: The update introduces new functionality affecting app defaults, promoting a principled approach to app pinning and defaults in Windows.
Expanded news & interests feature: The news & interests feature now boasts a larger display, allowing users to engage more effectively with the content they care about.
Windows update notifications: Users will now receive Windows Update opt-in notifications upon signing in.
shape files for the Netherlands time zone.
Trusted Sites Zone Logon Policy: Fixes an issue where managing the Trusted Sites Zone logon policy via mobile device management (MDM) was not possible.
IE Mode Responsiveness Fix: Resolves unresponsiveness in Internet Explorer (IE) mode when pressing the left arrow key with an empty text box focused.
IE Mode Webpage Functionality: Fixes an issue causing a webpage in IE mode to behave unexpectedly when there is an open modal dialog.
App Cursor Improvement: Addresses cursor issues in apps utilizing the WebView2Standalone XAML control.
IE Mode Tabs Stability: Resolves IE mode unresponsiveness when multiple tabs are open.
Fontdrvhost.exe Responsiveness: Fixes fontdrvhost.exe unresponsiveness with Compact Font Format version 2 (CFF2) fonts.
Non-admin Processes Performance: Resolves decreased game performance and video stuttering in non-admin processes.
Protected Content Enhancement: Prevents cross-process windows from being created, allowing continued use of out-of-process hosting for items like WebView2 under protected, top-level windows.
Cursor Movement Improvement: Tackles cursor movement lag in specific screen capture scenarios.
Touch Keyboard Display Issue: Fixes the issue where the touch keyboard might not appear during the out-of-box experience (OOBE).
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Enhancement: Affects Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE), enabling Conditional Access (CA) scenarios.
Localization Correction: Addresses a localization issue for Great Britain English (EN-GB) locales, correcting the error message for invalid characters in a new Windows Hello PIN.
Volatile Notifications Leak Fix: Resolves a leak in volatile notifications that might prevent users from signing in to their machines.
Windows LAPS Policy Correction: Addresses an issue where the PasswordExpirationProtectionEnabled policy in Windows LAPS fails to turn on the setting.
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