Exploring the Latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.3066: New Features and USB4 Standard 80Gbps Support

Posted by

The Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.3066 is now available in the Beta Channel. Insiders can choose to receive updates as they become available by turning on a toggle. The build includes new features, improvements, and fixes, with a significant update being the support for USB 80Gbps, a major version update of the USB4 standard.

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.3066: What’s New?

Microsoft has recently released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.3066 to the Beta Channel, bringing a host of new features, improvements, and fixes. This update is set to revolutionize the user experience for Windows Insiders.

Major Updates

One of the most exciting updates is the support for the latest generation USB standard, USB 80Gbps. This is the first major version update of the USB4® standard, doubling the performance from 40Gbps to 80Gbps.

“We are excited to announce support for the latest generation USB standard, USB 80Gbps, in this build of Windows.”

This new feature will initially launch on select devices based on the Intel Core 14th Gen HX-series mobile processors, such as the new Razer Blade 18. It is fully backwards compatible with older generations of USB and Thunderboltâ„¢, ensuring seamless integration with existing peripherals.

Important Fixes

Several important fixes have been rolled out in this build, improving the overall user experience. These include a fix for a tabtip.exe crash impacting text input, an issue with dragging the Task Manager window, a crash when adding natural voices for Narrator in Settings, and a voice access crash when setting up new languages.

Getting the Latest Updates

Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel can now get the latest updates as they become available by simply turning on a toggle in Settings > Windows Update. This allows for gradual rollout of features, ensuring a smoother transition for users.

“For Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel who want to be the first to get features gradually rolled out to you, you can turn ON the toggle.”

With this new build, Microsoft continues to show its commitment to improving user experience and staying ahead of the tech curve. Stay tuned for more updates as they roll out.

  • Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.3066 released to the Beta Channel.
  • Insiders can turn on a toggle to receive updates as they become available.
  • Build includes new features, improvements, and fixes gradually rolled out.
  • Major update includes support for USB 80Gbps, a major version update of the USB4 standard.
  • USB 80Gbps support will initially launch on select devices based on the Intel Core 14th Gen HX-series mobile processors.
  • From the Windows Blog