The updates for Windows 11 (KB5025305) and Windows 10 (KB5025297) raise the two operating systems to builds 22621.1635 and 19045.2913. As usual, the Redmond-based company will continue to refer to the updates as “Preview”, although after two weeks they are now available for all Windows users to download within the Release Preview channel.
Changes are visible under Windows 11 in the taskbar, for example. New animations are provided here for “some icons” – primarily in the widget button area. There is also a new slider in the Windows Update settings that, when activated, supplies PCs with future non-security updates even faster. In Windows 10, on the other hand, synchronization of language and region is being introduced, while both operating systems benefit from customized firewall options.
As usual, the updates can be downloaded via the Windows Update function within Settings if installation is not directly suggested.
Highlights: Windows 11 Build 22621.1635 (KB5025305)
- New! This update adds animations to some icons on the Widgets button in the taskbar. These animations are activated when:
- A new announcement appears on the widgets taskbar button.
- You hover or click the Widgets button on the taskbar.
- New! This update adds a new toggle button on the Settings > Windows Update page. If you activate it, your device will receive the latest non-security updates and improvements as a priority as soon as they are available for your device. For managed devices, the switch is disabled by default. For more information, see Get Windows updates as soon as they’re available for your device.
- This update fixes an issue affecting Microsoft Edge IE mode. Pop-up windows open in the background instead of in the foreground.
- This update fixes an issue affecting the Chinese input method. You can’t see the full first suggested item.
- New! This update changes the firewall settings. You can now configure application group rules.
- Complete changelog at Microsoft
Highlights: Windows 10 Build 19045.2913 (KB5025297)
- New! With this update, language and region settings are synced when you change the display language or regional format of your Microsoft account. Windows saves these settings to your account if you have enabled language settings sync in your Windows backup settings.
- This update fixes an issue affecting Microsoft Edge’s IE mode. Pop-up windows open in the background instead of in the foreground.
- This update fixes an issue affecting Edge’s IE mode. The Tab Window Manager stops responding.
- This update changes the app icons for certain mobile providers.
- This update fixes an issue affecting the Chinese input method. You can’t see the full first suggested item.
- This update affects Xbox Elite users who have the Xbox Adaptive Controller. With this update, the controller mapping settings are carried over to the desktop.
- This update fixes an issue that could affect messages and interests. The taskbar may flicker and File Explorer may become unresponsive.
- New! This update changes the firewall settings. You can now configure application group rules.
- Complete changelog at Microsoft
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