Update KB5019274 for Windows 11 22H2 has been made available on Windows Update by Microsoft. This is an optional update that brings bug fixes (errors), new features and enhancements. Among the highlights we have the new Spotlight theme on the Personalization page when accessing the Settings application, storage alerts for Microsoft 365 subscribers who have cloud storage with OneDrive, the correction of a bug that prevented some applications from working correctly and could crash or not open and the solution of a problem that did not let the virtual keyboard open.
It is important to remember that this optional patch will not be automatically downloaded and installed. To apply it on your computer, you need to access the “Update and Security” section in the “Settings” application and click on “download and install”. Note that these same changes will be implemented in Patch Tuesday February 2023 for Windows 11.
Update Summary KB5019274 for Windows 11 22H2 Build 22000.1516
Among the many changes made by the KB5019274 update for Windows 11 version 22H2, we have fixed an issue that prevented searching for files based on content. In addition, the problem that caused the malfunction of applications, which stopped working or did not even open, was solved. One of the causes of this inconsistency in the functioning of the apps was the Input Method Editor (IME).
In this preview patch released by Microsoft in January 2023, the developers fixed a problem that prevented the virtual keyboard from opening. In addition, the experience of signing in to the Microsoft account in the Settings app has been improved, including showing details of the Xbox subscription in the Accounts page.
Below are the most notable changes in Windows 11 22H2 Build 22000.1516.
- This update combines Windows Spotlight with themes on the Personalization page. This makes it easy for you to discover and turn on the Windows Spotlight feature.
- This update displays storage alerts for Microsoft OneDrive subscribers on the Systems page of the Settings app. Alerts appear when you are close to your storage limit. You can also manage your storage and purchase additional storage if needed.
- This update provides the total amount of storage capacity for all your OneDrive subscriptions. It also displays the total storage on the Accounts page in the Settings app.
- This update improves the Microsoft account experience in Settings. For example, you can manage OneDrive subscriptions and storage alerts.
- This update displays Xbox membership details on the Accounts page in the Settings app. Xbox subscribers can also manage their subscription on this page. Non-subscribers can explore Xbox subscription options on the Accounts page.
- This update addresses an issue affecting some modern apps. This problem prevents them from opening.
- This update resolves an issue that may occur when the Input Method Editor (IME) is active. Applications may become unresponsive when you use the mouse and keyboard at the same time.
- This update resolves an issue that prevents the virtual keyboard from opening.
- This update resolves an issue that prevents you from searching for a file based on the file’s contents.
Below are the rest of the changes made by the optional Windows 11 January 2023 Update 22H2.
- This update resolves an issue that affects searchindexer.exe. It randomly prevents you from entering or exiting.
- This update addresses a resource conflict issue between two or more threads (known as deadlock). This deadlock affects COM+ applications.
- This update resolves an issue affecting conhost.exe. He stops responding.
- This update resolves an issue that affects the Domain Name System (DNS) suffix search list. When configuring it, the parent domain may be missing.
- This update adds support for long URL lengths up to 8196 characters.
- This update resolves an issue that may affect FindWindow() or FindWindowEx(). They might return the wrong window handle.
- This update resolves an issue that causes memory corruption. The problem occurs when you use certain HD audio controller hardware.
- This update resolves an issue affecting certain systems that have firmware trusted platform modules. (PMS). This issue prevents you from using AutoPilot to configure these systems.
- This update resolves an issue that affects landscape printing in Microsoft Edge. Print output is incorrect. This issue occurs when you use Microsoft Defender Application Guard.
- This update resolves an issue that prevents explorer.exe from responding. This issue occurs when you use the keyboard play and pause buttons on certain devices.
- This update resolves an issue that affects Windows Server 2022 domain controllers. They become unresponsive when handling Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) requests.
- This update resolves an issue affecting the Resilient File System (ReFS) MSba brand. The problem causes a nonpaged pool leak.
- This update resolves an issue affecting ReFS. The issue causes high nonpaged pool usage which exhausts system memory.
Manually download and install the KB5019274 update
You can download KB5019274 update for Windows 11 manually here. After accessing the Microsoft Update catalog page, follow the steps below.
Step 01: When accessing the Microsoft Update catalog, there will be several updates available. You will need to locate the patch compatible with the KB5019274 update for the version of Windows 11 that is on your computer.
Step 02: Select the “Download” button next to the Windows 11 version you want to download.
Step 03: Right click on the link and select “save as” to start the download.
