2024-03-21 18:35:00
Microsoft has released an update for Windows 11 in the Release Preview channel – and there are new functions for both versions 22H2 and 23H2. This is the release preview that will be distributed to all users on Patch Day in April.
Windows 11 Version 22H2
The update is interesting, which is now available to all Windows Insiders in the Release Preview Channel, as Microsoft initially wanted to discontinue the optional updates for Windows 11 version 22H2.
However, Microsoft has rejected these plans. So now there is the preview for the optional update and with it something new to try out this month.
The update KB5035942 once again introduces various new features and improvements. This includes adding more content options to the lock screen and activating the Autopilot 2.0 feature. There are also additions and improvements for enterprise customers and remote sessions. ‘)/*]]>*/ There are also a variety of bug fixes and improvements. Builds 22621.3371 and 22631.3371 can now be obtained via Windows Insider Updates. If you want, you can install the update manually and benefit from the changes in advance. In terms of content, this is an update with a long list of bug fixes, improvements and four new functions or function changes.
More about this in the release notes at the end of this article and in Windows-Blog. We have translated the highlights for you. The KB5035942 update is a so-called preview update or optional update that is distributed via the release preview channel.
After this test, it will be available as an optional update for all users simply via the Windows Update function. As always, this release is planned for the fourth Tuesday of the month, i.e. March 26th. This update includes the following features and improvements:
Changelog
- New! This update adds more content to your lock screen. In addition to the weather, sports, traffic and financial information is now also displayed. To enable this feature, go to Settings > Personalization > Lock Screen. Please note that this feature may not be available to all users as it is being rolled out gradually.
- New! This update activates the Autopilot 2.0 feature.
- New! This update affects Windows Hello for Business. IT administrators can now use Mobile Device Management (MDM) to disable the prompt that appears when users log in to an Entra-connected device. To do this, you can enable the DisablePostLogonProvisioning policy setting. After a user signs in, provisioning is turned off for Windows 10 and Windows 11 devices.
- New! This update improves Remote Desktop Session Host. You can now set up the Clipboard Redirection policy to only work in one direction from the local computer to the remote computer. You can also reverse this order.
Summary
- Windows 11 Update available in the Release Preview channel
- New features announced for versions 22H2 and 23H2
- Update KB5035942 brings new features and improvements
- Lock screen gets more content options, Autopilot 2.0 active
- Additions for enterprise customers and remote sessions
- Builds 22621.3371 and 22631.3371 can be installed manually
- Release of the update scheduled for March 26th
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