Microsoft has released Windows 11 version 22H2 Build 22623.870 (KB5018499) to the Beta and Build 22621.754 (KB5018496) to Release Preview Channel. Both the updates add “Task Manager to the context menu when right-clicking on the taskbar”.
The Build 22621.754 (KB5018496) also brings new choices for biometric data, improvements to the Microsoft Account experience in Settings, enhanced search visual treatments on the taskbar to improve discoverability and enhanced backup experience using Microsoft Account (MSA). Check the full changelog provided by Microsoft for Windows 11 version 22H2 Build 22621.754 and Build 22623.870 below.
Build 22621.754 (KB5018496) changelog:
This update includes the following improvements:
New! We added a new consent form for those of you enrolled in Windows Hello Face and Fingerprint. You have new choices for your biometric data. You can keep storing your biometric data or open Settings to delete the data if you have not used your face or fingerprint for authentication in over 365 days. You also have these options if you upgraded to Windows 11 and have not yet seen the new Hello Learn More Privacy text.
New! We added improvements to the Microsoft Account experience in Settings. For instance, you can manage your Microsoft One Drive subscription and related storage alerts.
New! We enhanced search visual treatments on the taskbar to improve discoverability. This is available to a small audience initially and deploys more broadly in the months that follow. Some devices might notice different visual treatments as we gather feedback. To learn more about why you might be seeing these changes, see Search for anything, anywhere.
New! We enhance the backup experience when using your Microsoft Account (MSA). Some devices might notice visual treatments for this enhancement. This is available to a small audience initially and deploys more broadly in the months that follow.
New! We added Task Manager to the context menu when you right-click the taskbar. This feature rolls out in the coming weeks.
We enabled the ms-appinstaller Uniform Resource Identifier (URI) to work for the DesktopAppInstaller.
We will not start daylight saving time in Jordan at the end of October 2022.
We fixed an issue that affects Distributed Component Object Model (DCOM) authentication hardening. We will automatically raise the authentication level for all non-anonymous activation requests from DCOM clients to RPC_C_AUTHN_LEVEL_PKT_INTEGRITY. This occurs if the authentication level is below Packet Integrity.
We fixed an issue that affects the Windows Search service. Indexing progress is slow when you use the service.
We fixed an issue that affects cached credentials for security keys and Fast Identity Online 2.0 (FIDO2) authentications. On hybrid domain-joined devices, the system removes these cached credentials.
We fixed an issue that might affect some types of Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and Transport Layer Security (TLS) connections. These connections might have handshake failures. For developers, the affected connections are likely to send multiple frames followed by a partial frame with a size of less than 5 bytes within a single input buffer. If the connection fails, your app will receive the error, “SEC_E_ILLEGAL_MESSAGE”.
We fixed an issue that affects the Microsoft Azure Active Directory (AAD) Application Proxy connector. It cannot retrieve a Kerberos ticket on behalf of the user. The error message is, “The handle specified is invalid (0x80090301).”
We fixed an issue that affects certificate mapping. When it fails, lsass.exe might stop working in schannel.dll.
We fixed an issue that affects Microsoft Edge when it is in IE Mode. The titles of pop-up windows and tabs are wrong.
We fixed an issue that affects Microsoft Edge IE mode. It stops you from opening webpages. This occurs when you enable Windows Defender Application Guard (WDAG) and you do not configure Network Isolation policies.
We fixed an issue that affects title bars when you use third-party tools to customize them. The title bars did not render. This update ensures that title bars render; however, we cannot guarantee all text customizations will work as before.
We fixed an issue that might cause vertical and horizontal line artifacts to appear on the screen.
We fixed an issue that affects input method editors (IME) from Microsoft and third parties. They stop working when you close the IME window. This occurs if the IME uses Windows Text Services Framework (TSF) 1.0.
We fixed an issue that might fail to sync the audio when you record game play using the Xbox Game Bar.
We updated DriverSiPolicy.p7b for the Windows kernel vulnerable driver blocklist. This update includes drivers that are vulnerable to Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver (BYOVD) attacks.
We extended original equipment manufacturer (OEM) control of Hypervisor-protected Code Integrity (HVCI) enforcement for targeted hardware configurations.
We fixed an issue that affects File Explorer. It is less dependable when you browse for Microsoft OneDrive folders.
We fixed an issue that affects the button style BS_PUSHLIKE. Buttons that have this style are difficult to identify against a dark background.
We fixed an issue in that stops the credential UI from displaying in IE mode when you use Microsoft Edge.
We fixed an issue that affects Server Manager. It might reset the wrong disk when several disks have the same UniqueId.
We address an issue that affects the CopyFile function. It returns ERROR_INVALID_HANDLE instead of ERROR_FILE_NOT_FOUND when it is called with an invalid source file.
We fixed an issue that affects the Start menu. It stops working when you use keyboard commands to move pinned items to a folder at the end of a list.
What’s new in Build 22623.870:
Narrator Braille Driver Solution
Braille devices will continue working while switching between Narrator and third-party screen readers as narrator will automatically change Braille drivers.
Prerequisites:
You must remove Narrator’s current braille support if it is already installed by following the steps below:
Open Settings.
Go to Apps> Optional features > Installed features.
Search for Accessibility – Braille support.
Expand Accessibility – Braille supportand uninstall the feature.
Install new narrator braille support:
Go to Settings > Accessibility > Narrator > Braille.
Select the more button.
Download braille from this new window by selecting the Download and installbraille button.
After braille is installed, then return to Settings > Accessibility > Narrator > Braille.
Select the braille display driver used by your third-party screen reader from the “Braille display driver” option. This only needs to be done once.
FEEDBACK: Please file feedback in Feedback Hub (WIN + F) under Accessibility > Narrator.
Changes and Improvements in Build 22623.870
[Taskbar]
Based on your feedback, we’ve added Task Manager to the context menu when right-clicking on the taskbar. We are beginning to roll this out, so the experience isn’t available to all Insiders in the Beta Channel just yet.
Context menu when right-clicking on the taskbar shows link to Task Manager.
Fixes in Build 22623.870
[Tablet-optimized taskbar]
NOTE: These fixes will only show if tablet-optimized taskbar is enabled on your device. Tablet-optimized taskbar is still rolling out to Windows Insiders and not yet available for everyone.
Improved how touch gestures and their animations with the tablet-optimized taskbar work with the touch keyboard.
[System Tray Updates]
NOTE: These fixes will only show if tablet-optimized taskbar with System Tray updates is enabled on your device. Tablet-optimized taskbar and System Tray is still rolling out to Windows Insiders and not yet available for everyone.
Fixed an issue causing explorer.exe to crash when dragging icons in the system tray.
Fixes for BOTH Build 22621.870 & Build 22623.870
New! We added improvements to the Microsoft Account experience in Settings. For instance, you can manage your Microsoft One Drive subscription and related storage alerts.
New! We added a new consent form for those of you enrolled in Windows Hello Face and Fingerprint. You have new choices for your biometric data. You can keep storing your biometric data or open Settings to delete the data if you have not used your face or fingerprint for authentication in over 365 days. You also have these options if you upgraded to Windows 11 and have not yet seen the new Hello Learn More Privacy text.
New! We enhanced search visual treatments on the taskbar to improve discoverability. This is available to a small audience initially and deploys more broadly in the months that follow. Some devices might notice different visual treatments as we gather feedback. To learn more about why you might be seeing these changes, see Search for anything, anywhere.
We updated DriverSiPolicy.p7b for the Windows kernel vulnerable driver blocklist. This update includes drivers that are vulnerable to Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver (BYOVD) attacks.
We extended original equipment manufacturer (OEM) control of Hypervisor-protected Code Integrity (HVCI) enforcement for targeted hardware configurations.
We fixed an issue that affects the Microsoft Azure Active Directory (AAD) Application Proxy connector. It cannot retrieve a Kerberos ticket on behalf of the user. The error message is, “The handle specified is invalid (0x80090301).”
We fixed an issue that affects cached credentials for security keys and Fast Identity Online 2.0 (FIDO2) On hybrid domain-joined devices, the system removes these cached credentials.
We fixed an issue that might cause vertical and horizontal line artifacts to appear on the screen.
We fixed an issue that affects title bars when you use third-party tools to customize them. The title bars did not render. This update ensures that title bars render; however, we cannot guarantee all text customizations will work as before.
We fixed an issue that might fail to sync the audio when you record game play using the Xbox Game Bar.
