Windows 11 build 22631.1972 (KB5027295) released on Beta Channel

Windows 11 22H2 received builds 22621.1972 and 22631.1972 (KB5027295) on the Beta Channel. This update introduces a new File Explorer using WinUI 3. The update provides many fixes and improvements for both builds.

Windows 11 build 22631.1972 (KB5027295) is now rolling out with new features enabled by default, and preview build 22621.1972 (KB5027295) with features disabled by default for computers enrolled in the Beta Channel.

Build 22631.1972 for Windows 11, according official change, offers a preview version of File Explorer using WinUI version 3. The company notes that its functionality remains unchanged. It just switches from using WinUI 2 to using WinUI 3.

As part of a fix for build 22631.1972 in the Settings app, the option to “Hide date and time in System tray” from the last flight should no longer backtrack (off, on).

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Repair Windows 11 builds 22621.1972 and 22631.1972

This release also brings many fixes and improvements to both builds:

Improved some simplified Chinese fonts and Microsoft Pinyin Input Method Editor (IME) to support GB18030-2022. You can enter and display characters of compatibility level 1 or 2 using the Microsoft Yahei, Simsun, and Dengxian addons. This update now supports Unicode Extensions E and F in the Simsun Ext-B font. This meets the requirements for level 3. You can now authenticate across the Microsoft cloud. This feature also satisfies the Conditional Access check if required. Improves local file sharing in File Explorer with Microsoft Outlook contacts. You now have the option to quickly email files to yourself. Also, loading your contacts from Outlook is better. This feature is not available for files stored in the Microsoft OneDrive folder. OneDrive has its own sharing function. Expands the launch notification badge for Microsoft accounts in the Start menu. The Microsoft account is what connects Windows to your Microsoft applications. Account backs up all your data and helps you manage your subscriptions. You can also add additional security measures to keep your account unlocked. This feature gives you quick access to important account-related notifications. Added many new features and improvements to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. For more information, see Microsoft Defender for Endpoints. Addresses an issue affecting TextInputHost.exe. It stops working. Addresses an issue affecting HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders. You can now set and maintain the correct default permissions for this directory path. If the permissions are incorrect, Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) Start menu, search, and authentication fail. Addresses an issue affecting devices using Network Protector for BitLocker. The device will not resume after being suspended. Addresses an issue affecting certain applications that use IDBObjectStore. They don’t work in Microsoft Edge and IE mode. Addresses an issue affecting scheduled monthly tasks. It may not run on time if the next event occurs when daylight saving time occurs. Addresses an issue affecting Narrator. It reads wrong status when you deselect the button of the option you have selected. Gives user accounts the ability to open an elevated Windows Terminal. This only works if they are using an admin account that hasn’t been logged in before. Addresses an issue affecting File Explorer (explorer.exe). It stops working. Addresses an issue affecting Narrator. This issue stops Narrator from maintaining scan mode when you switch between browsers. Addresses an issue affecting certain apps. It stopped working when trying to scan the barcode. Addresses an issue affecting Microsoft Intune push notifications. The problem stops devices having less than 3.5gb RAM from getting it. Addresses an issue affecting Teams. This issue stops Teams notifying you of missed calls or messages. Addresses an issue affecting the File Explorer window. They suddenly appear in the foreground. The update affects the processing of Active Directory event ID 1644. It now accepts events longer than 64 KB. This change truncates Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) queries in occurrences of 1644 to 20000 characters by default. You can configure a value of 20K using the registry key “DEFAULT_DB_EXPENSIVE_SEARCH_FILTER_MAX_LOGGING_LENGTH_IN_CHARS.” Addresses an issue affecting Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365 users. You may not see the correct location for Remote Desktop sessions on your virtual machine or Cloud PC. Updates affect Windows reliability. It improves after you update the OS. Addresses an issue affecting some earbuds. They stopped streaming music. Addresses an issue affecting the.msi file. Minor update not installed. This occurs when you use the EnterpriseDesktopAppManagement Provider (CSP) configuration service to distribute the .msi file. Addresses an issue affecting the tib.sys driver. Unable to load. This occurs when HyperVisor-protected Code Integrity (HVCI) is enabled. Addresses an issue affecting the keyboard screen. Problems stopping it from opening after you lock the machine. Addresses an issue affecting msftconnecttext.net. This is getting excessive HTTP traffic. Addresses issues that may affect your computer when you play games. Timeout Detection and Recovery (TDR) errors may occur. Addresses an issue affecting those who have the “Smart Card is Required for Interactive Logon” account option enabled. When RC4 is disabled, you cannot authenticate to Remote Desktop Services farms. The error message is, “An authentication error has occurred. Encryption requested type is not supported by KDC.” Addresses an issue affecting the Recommended section of the Start menu. When you right click a local file it doesn’t behave as expected. The update affects the Desktop Window Manager (DWM). This increases their reliability. Addresses an issue affecting all registry settings under the Policy path. They may be deleted. This occurs when you do not rename the local temporary user policy file during Group Policy processing. Addresses an issue affecting the Spooler service. It stops working. This issue occurs when you print using a specific workspace. Addresses an issue affecting certain apps. In some cases, video flickering occurs. Addresses an issue affecting File Explorer. It may stop responding indefinitely. This occurs after you try to view the effective access permissions for files in File Explorer.

Install build 22631.1972

To download and install Windows 11 build 22631.1972, register your device at BetaChannel using “Windows Insider Program” settings from “Update & Security” section.

Once you have registered your computer in the program, you can download build 22631.1972 from “Windows Update” setting by clicking the button “Check for updates” knob. However, you need a device that meets minimum system requirements to receive updates if you are new to the Windows Insider Program. If your device accepts build 22621.1972, you can activate “Get the latest updates as soon as they are available”toggle switch to switch to build 22631.1972.

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