Explore the Latest Features of Windows 11 Build 22000.2243

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Windows 11 Build 22000.2243 is being released to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel. This update includes improvements to Handwriting Software Input Panel, Handwriting Engine, Handwriting Embedded Inking Control, Win32 and Universal Windows Platform apps, Windows Push Notification Services, UI Automation, Windows Notification Platform, Windows Autopilot profiles, Windows Management Instrumentation repository, Event Forwarding Subscriptions, Verdana Pro font family, user mode printer drivers, XAML text edit controls, Narrator, Defender Firewall Profile, and more.

Releasing Windows 11 Build 22000.2243 to the Release Preview Channel

Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing Windows 11 Build 22000.2243 (KB5028245) to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel on Windows 11 (original release). This update includes the following improvements:

What’s New?

This update affects the Handwriting Software Input Panel (SIP), the Handwriting Engine, and the Handwriting Embedded Inking Control. They now support GB18030-2022 conformance level 2. This meets the level 3 requirements.

Win32 and Universal Windows Platform (UWP) Apps

This update addresses an issue that might affect Win32 and Universal Windows Platform (UWP) apps. They might close when devices enter Modern Standby.

Windows Push Notification Services (WNS)

This update affects the Windows Push Notification Services (WNS). It makes the connection between the client and the WNS server more reliable.

UI Automation and Caching Mode

This update addresses an issue that affects UI Automation and caching mode.

Windows Notification Platform

This update addresses an issue that affects the Windows Notification Platform. It fails to send notifications from applications to you.

Hybrid Joined Devices

This update addresses an issue that affects hybrid joined devices. You cannot sign in to them if they are not connected to the internet. This occurs when you use a Windows Hello for Business PIN or biometric credentials. This issue applies to a cloud trust deployment.

Windows Autopilot Profiles

This update affects Windows Autopilot profiles. The process to download the Windows Autopilot policy is more resilient. This helps when a network connection might not be fully initialized. This update increases the retry attempts when you try to download the Windows Autopilot profile.

Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) Repository

This update addresses an issue that affects the Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) repository. This causes an installation error. The issue occurs when a device does not shut down properly.

CPUs

This update addresses an issue that affects certain CPUs. There is inconsistent reporting of the L2 cache.

Event Forwarding Subscriptions

This update addresses an issue that affects Event Forwarding Subscriptions. When you add an Event Channel to the subscription, it forwards events you do not need.

Verdana Pro Font Family

This update enhances hinting for some of the letters of the Verdana Pro font family.

User Mode Printer Drivers

This update affects user mode printer drivers. They unload unexpectedly. This occurs when you print from multiple print queues to the same printer driver.

XAML Text Edit Controls

This update addresses an issue that affects text edit controls in XAML. You cannot edit the controls again after they become read only. This occurs when you use the new Microsoft Input Method Editor for Japanese, Chinese, and Korean.

Narrator

This update makes Narrator announce the “Change product key” label.

Defender Firewall Profile

This update addresses an issue that affects the Defender Firewall Profile. It fails to automatically switch from a LAN that is trusted to a public network.

This update adds new features and addresses various issues to make your Windows 11 experience better.

Windows 11 Build 22000.2243 is now available for Insiders in the Release Preview Channel. This update adds new features and addresses various issues to make your Windows 11 experience better. We encourage you to check it out and let us know what you think.

Key points from the article:

  • Handwriting Software Input Panel, Handwriting Engine, and Handwriting Embedded Inking Control now support GB18030-2022 conformance level 2.
  • Win32 and Universal Windows Platform (UWP) apps no longer close when devices enter Modern Standby.
  • Windows Push Notification Services (WNS) connection between the client and the WNS server is more reliable.
  • Windows Autopilot profiles process to download the Windows Autopilot policy is more resilient.
  • Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) repository installation error is addressed.
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