Microsoft has rolled out the latest build for Windows 10, version 22H2, specifically for participants of the Windows Insider Program in the Beta and Release Preview channels. The new build, identified as 19045.4955 and associated with KB5043131, marks a subtle yet significant step in the ongoing evolution of the operating system.
Changelog Highlights
This update, while not introducing any groundbreaking features, focuses primarily on addressing various bugs that have been reported by users. Below are the key updates included in this release:
- Microsoft Entra single sign-on (SSO): The SSO notice, in compliance with the European Digital Markets Act (DMA), has been noted to prompt users too frequently during authentication via certificate. For further details, refer to the section on upcoming changes to Windows single sign-on.
- IE mode: Users may experience instances where Microsoft Edge becomes unresponsive when operating in IE mode.
- Country and Operator Settings Asset: This update refreshes COSA profiles for select mobile operators, ensuring users have the most current settings.
- Media playback: Some users may encounter interruptions in media playback when utilizing specific surround sound technologies.
- File Explorer and taskbar: There have been reports of Windows server becoming unresponsive when using applications like File Explorer and the taskbar.
- Windows Update opt-in notifications: Notifications for Windows Update now appear upon user sign-in, enhancing awareness of available updates.
- Directory enumeration: Issues may arise with directory enumeration if a directory contains symbolic links with lengthy target names.
This marks the first new build release for any Windows Insider Program member in over two weeks, following the previous update on August 30. That release included build 22635.4145 for Windows 11 in the Beta channel, alongside a new 27695 build for the Canary Channel.
For those in the Windows 11 Dev Channel, the wait has been even longer, with the last build, 26120.1542, being released on August 19. Meanwhile, members of the Windows Server Insider Program received an update earlier this month, with build 26280 being dispatched on September 6.
For a comprehensive overview of this update, you can explore the full blog post available on Microsoft’s official site.
