Windows 11 version 22621.1485 OS Preview is now available, including improved access to account alerts.

It’s the end of the month, which means fresh Windows 11 preview releases are available. KB5023778 is assigned to the new Windows 11 22H2 build version 22621.1485. This is an optional OS preview update with several updates and fixes. Let us now learn more about the March preview update.

A preview update for Windows 11 21H2 with build number 22000.1761 and KB build KB5023774 is also available.

Along with the latest update, Microsoft has set a timetable for the future Windows 11 Preview releases. Before, the preview build was provided in the third week, but no precise date for the upgrade was given. But, beginning in April 2023, these preview updates will be issued on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Every month on the second Tuesday, stable builds are issued.

The Windows 11 22621.1485 Preview update contains several improvements. This includes alerts from Microsoft accounts in the Start Menu. Notifications will appear on top when you enter Start Menu and click on your profile icon. It is currently restricted to a small number of people.

Windows 11 build 22621.1485 Preview update

When a custom color mode is enabled on the system, the search box on the Taskbar will be lighter. This occurs when Windows mode is set to dark and the app mode is set to light.

Together with these features, the new version fixes a slew of issues and improves the System significantly.

This update addresses an issue that affects the Notepad combo box in Settings. It fails to show all the available options.
This update addresses an issue that affects Microsoft PowerPoint. It stops responding. This occurs when you use accessibility tools.
This update addresses an issue that affects Microsoft Narrator. It fails to read items in dropdown lists in Microsoft Excel.
This update addresses an issue that affects USB printers. The system classifies them as multimedia devices even though they are not.

Improvements

This non-security update includes quality improvements. When you install this KB:
New! This update adds many new features and improvements to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. For more information, see Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.
This update addresses an issue that affects complexity policy settings for PINs. They are ignored.
This update addresses an issue that affects the Fast Identity Online 2.0 (FIDO2) PIN credential icon. It does not appear on the credentials screen of an external monitor. This occurs when that monitor is attached to a closed laptop.
This update addresses an issue that affects a Clustered Shared Volume (CSV). The CSV fails to come online. This occurs if you enable BitLocker and local CSV managed protectors, and the system recently rotated the BitLocker keys.
This update addresses an issue that affects Active Directory Users & Computers. It stops responding. This occurs when you use TaskPad view to enable or disable many objects at the same time.
The update addresses an issue that affects the Remote Procedure Call Service (rpcss.exe). The issue might cause a race condition between the Distributed Component Object Model (DCOM) and the Microsoft Remote Procedure Call (RPC) endpoint mapper.
This update addresses an issue that affects Microsoft PowerPoint. It stops responding on the Azure Virtual Desktop. This occurs while you are using Think-Cell Features.
This update addresses an issue that affects Windows Search. Windows Search fails inside of Windows container images.
This update affects the Group Policy Editor. It adds Transport Layer Security (TLS) 1.3 to the list of protocols that you can set.
This update affects the Arab Republic of Egypt. The update supports the government’s daylight saving time change order for 2023.
This update affects jscript9Legacy.dll. It adds ITracker and ITrackingService to stop MHTML from not responding.
This update addresses an issue that affects the Microsoft HTML Application Host (HTA). This issue blocks code execution that uses Microsoft HTA. This occurs when you turn on Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) User Mode Code Integrity (UMCI) enforced mode.
This update affects the Group Policy Management Console. It addresses a scripting error in the Group Policy Preferences window.
This update addresses an issue that affects the Windows Remote Management (WinRM) client. The client returns an HTTP server error status (500). This error occurs when it runs a transfer job in the Storage Migration Service.
This update addresses an issue that affects Desired State Configuration. It loses its previously configured options. This occurs if metaconfig.mof is missing.
This update addresses an issue that affects the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) option 119 – Domain Search Option. The issue stops you from using a connection-specific DNS Suffix Search List.
This update addresses a rare issue that might cause an input destination to be null. This issue might occur when you attempt to convert a physical point to a logical point during hit testing. Because of this, the computer raises a stop error.
This update addresses an issue that affects the Simple Certificate Enrollment Protocol (SCEP) certificate. The system reports some SCEP certificate installations as failed. Instead, the system should report them as pending.
This update addresses an issue that affects the new Windows Runtime (WinRT) API. This issue stops an application from querying for location information using MBIM2.0+.
This update addresses a known issue that affects kiosk device profiles. If you have enabled automatic logon, it might not work. After Autopilot completes provisioning, these devices stay on the credential screen. This issue occurs after you install updates dated January 10, 2023, and later.

Several improvements are also included in the Windows 11 21H2 preview release, including a flyout style search. This page contains a comprehensive list of modifications.

Depending on the version, Windows 11 22H2 or Windows 11 21H2 users will receive an update. This, like earlier preview updates, is a non-security and optional upgrade. To install the new build, navigate to Settings > Windows Update.

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