Windows 11 Build 22463 is yet another preview update of Microsoft's new operating system (OS) and brings minor bug fixes. According to the developers, the implementation of new features may take time to appear in these OS builds.
Titled "'the patch' Windows 11 Insider Preview Windows 11 Insider Preview 22463.1000 (rs_prerelease)", the new update can be downloaded on PCs that have a compatible processor and TPM module (understand what TPM is here). If you are using a virtual computer, it is likely that you will need to enable encryption, add a TPM module, and enable secure boot to run this and future updates.
There is no new functionality that comes bundled with Windows 11 Build 22463.1000, the changes Microsoft made in this patch may or may not appear in next year's update. According to the Windows developer, Insiders may "go on to encounter a lot more issues as development of the next feature update progresses".
In Build 224463 for Windows 11, a watermark may appear on the desktop, but don't be alarmed as this is normal according to Microsoft employees.
Want to install Windows 11 or Windows 10 21H2? Be sure to install this patch!Windows 11 Build 22463 Update Update Summary
Through the update released recently, Microsoft brought us a fix for a bug that caused the taskbar icons to be misaligned. This occurred on devices where the scale settings were customized, as well as on virtual machines, where in this case, the icons were cut off.
Another interesting addition in this new Windows 11 patch is the possibility to give the command to copy a file and save it to the clipboard to sync with other devices. Also, according to Microsoft, fixed an issue that caused reliability errors in several applications in the Start menu.
Windows quick settings have also been updated, where there is now an icon located next to the volume control, making the controls more accessible. Check out other improvements that come with Windows 11 Build 22463 below:
- Microsoft has rounded corners for the popups shown in the settings app.
- Microsoft has made adjustments to the contrast theme colors to improve accessibility.
- The "Windows Ease of Access" folder in the Start menu is now called Accessibility.
- The Focus Assist feature is getting a new option that allows you to automatically enable Focus Assist during the first hour after an update has been applied to your device.
- You can press and hold the arrow after pressing Start to open the pinned apps section.
- Microsoft fixed an issue that affected the performance of Windows Narrator.
- Taskbar icons are now properly aligned and centered.
- The notification center will now correctly count and display alerts on the taskbar.
- Improved reliability of explorer.exe.
Attention: Microsoft has warned users of PCs that are part of Mobile Device Managed (MDM) that unfortunately they will not be able to receive this update due to compatibility issues. The company promises that it will make a fix in the next update.
How to download the update now
To get the performance improvements provided by the new Windows 11 update, follow these steps:
Step 01: Open Windows Settings.
Step 02: Select the "Windows Update" option in the left hand column.
Step 03: Select "check for updates".
Step 04: When locating the update, it will be downloaded and installed automatically.
Step 05: Select "Restart Now".
It is important to note that the update will only appear if you are part of the Windows Insider Program.
Windows 11 Build 22463 Known Issues
Check below the problems that were detected in the Windows 11 Build 22463 update:
- The Start menu, Windows Search, and the taskbar may not work as expected. In some cases, users may not be able to enter text when using search. To fix this, start and close the Windows run dialog.
- File Explorer context menus may be unexpectedly dismissed when you access OneDrive locations.
- Windows widgets may appear blank and Microsoft Store results will not be accurate.
