February 2022 Windows 11 Non-Security Optional Preview "C" Release

 Microsoft released the monthly “C” release preview cumulative updates with non-security improvements and fixes for Windows 11 and other supported versions of Windows.

Following are the highlights for KB5010414 (OS Build 22000.527) for Windows 11: 

• New! Provides the ability to shares cookies between Microsoft Edge Internet Explorer mode and Microsoft Edge.
• New! Adds the clock and date to the taskbars of other monitors when you connect other monitors to your device.
• New! Adds weather content to the left side of the taskbar if the taskbar is aligned in the center. When you hover over the weather, the Widgets panel will appear on the left side of the screen and will disappear when you stop hovering over the area.
• Updates an issue that affects dialog boxes in Microsoft Edge Internet Explorer mode.
• Updates an issue that causes Microsoft Edge Internet Explorer mode to stop working when you press the F1 key.
• Updates an issue that displays right-to-left (RTL) language text as left justified on File Explorer command menus and File Explorer context menus.
• Updates an issue that might cause the time zone list in Settings to appear blank for users who are not administrators.
• Updates an issue that displays right-to-left (RTL) language text as left justified on File Explorer command menus and context menus.
• Updates an issue that causes incorrect tooltips to appear in an empty area on the taskbar after you hover over other icons like battery, volume, or Wi-Fi.

Also check out the "Improvements and Fixes in the update link where a number of new improvements are included. 

Update:  To get the update, go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update.  The link to download and install the update can be found in the Optional updates available area.  To get the standalone package for this update, go to the Microsoft Update Catalog website.

See the referenced KB article for the long list of improvements and fixes included in the update.

Microsoft now combines the latest servicing stack update (SSU) for your operating system with the latest LCU.  For general information about SSUs, see Servicing stack updates and Servicing Stack Updates (SSU): Frequently Asked Questions.

For information about the types of updates released by Microsoft each month see Windows 11 life cycle and servicing update.

Windows 11 update history

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