Microsoft has released Windows 11 version 22H2 Build 22621.575 and Build 22622.575 (KB5016694) to the Beta Channel. The new build brings a new File explorer feature that allows middle clicking a folder in the navigation pane of File Explorer to open it in a new tab.
Windows 11 version 22H2 Build 22621.575 and Build 22622.575 also bring many fixes with itself. Check the full changelog provided by Microsoft for version 22H2 Build 22621.575 and Build 22622.575 below.
[File Explorer]
- Middle clicking a folder in the navigation pane of File Explorer will now open it in a new tab, like clicking a folder in the body of File Explorer already does.
Fixes in Build 22622.575
[File Explorer]
- Fixed an issue where launching File Explorer in certain ways when using dark mode (for example, from the command line) was showing the body of File Explorer unexpectedly in light mode.
- Fixed an issue where launching File Explorer in certain ways when using dark mode (for example, from the command line) was showing the body of File Explorer unexpectedly in light mode.
- Fixed an issue causing UI issues in File Explorer when using F11 to put File Explorer in full screen mode.
- Fixed an issue where if you drag and drop a folder into the navigation pane was sometimes unexpectedly putting the folder at the bottom of the list rather than where you’d dropped it.
- Fixed an issue where the dividers in the navigation pane were overlapping / drawing too close to text sometimes.
- Fixed an issue where the context menu when right clicking on a tab wasn’t being translated.
[Taskbar]
- Fixed an issue where the taskbar overflow flyout wasn’t showing up on the correct monitor.
[Open With]
- Fixed an issue where Narrator wasn’t reading out the “New” text next to the app name in the Open With dialog.
[Suggested Actions]
- Improved date / time recognition for existing supported markets (U.S., Canada, and Mexico).
Fixes for BOTH Build 22621.575 & Build 22622.575
- An app update for the issue causing Photos to crash on launch for Insiders in the Beta Channel is currently rolling out via a Microsoft Store app update.
- We fixed an issue that causes the App-V client service to leak memory when you delete App-V registry nodes.
- We fixed an issue that prevents you from opening a URL if the URL’s length is more than 2084 characters. This update supports a URL of up to 8192 characters.
