Exploring the Latest Windows 11 Build 22621.2361: New Features and Configuration Updates

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Windows Insider Program Team announces the release of Windows 11 Build22621.2361 (KB5030310) to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel. The update includes new features like Copilot in Windows, Modernized File Explorer, and more. Users can enable these features through the Windows Configuration Update.

Exciting New Features for Windows 11 (22H2) on the Release Preview Channel

Windows Insiders, get ready for some exciting updates! The Release Preview Channel is rolling out Windows 11 Build 22621.2361 (KB5030310) for Windows 11, version 22H2. And that’s not all, we’re also introducing new features that are sure to enhance your Windows experience.

What’s New?

Among the new features announced by Yusuf, you can look forward to Copilot in Windows (currently in preview), a modernized File Explorer, and improved text authoring experiences. Additionally, there are new natural voices for the Narrator and updates to Windows Backup. A comprehensive list of features will be shared on September 26th.

“Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing Windows 11 Build 22621.2361 (KB5030310) to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel on Windows 11, version 22H2.”

Getting the Latest Updates

To get these new features as they roll out, make sure to turn on the toggle for the latest updates in your settings. If you have this toggle turned on before installing Build 22621.2361, you’ll also receive the Windows Configuration Update (KB5030509) at the same time, in a single reboot.

Important Note

Only the update for Build 22621.2361 will show during install on the Windows Update settings page. However, after reboot, the Windows Configuration Update will appear in your Update History. This update enables new features via the Controlled Feature Rollout (CFR) technology.

What If I Don’t Turn On the Toggle?

If you install Build 22621.2361 without turning on the toggle for the latest updates, don’t worry. You can simply turn it on later, and the Windows Configuration Update will be downloaded to your PC. If you choose to keep the toggle off, the new features will be gradually rolled out to your device over time.

“Should you install build 22621.2361 and keep the toggle off, the new features will be gradually rolled out to your device over time.”

Stay tuned for more updates and thank you for being a part of the Windows Insider Program!

  • New features for Windows 11 (22H2) are being rolled out to the Release Preview Channel.
  • The update includes the introduction of Copilot in Windows (in preview), Modernized File Explorer, and new text authoring experiences to voice access.
  • Users who have the toggle for latest updates turned on before installing Build 22621.2361 will also get the Windows Configuration Update (KB5030509) installed simultaneously.
  • The Windows Configuration Update enables new features via Controlled Feature Rollout (CFR) technology.
  • If users install Build 22621.2361 without turning on the toggle for latest updates, they can still enable it later and the Windows Configuration Update will be downloaded on their PC.
  • From the Windows Blog