Tuesday, September 20, 2022

September 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.

Following are the highlights for KB5017383 (OS Build 22000.1042) for Windows 11: 

  • New! Adds more dynamic Widgets content to your taskbar with notification badging. When you open the Widgets board, a banner appears at the top of the board. It provides more information about what triggered the notification badge.

  • Addresses an issue that requires you to reinstall an app if you did not get the app from the Microsoft Store. This issue occurs after you upgrade to a newer OS.

  • Addresses a rare error that leads to a blue screen. This occurs after you change the display mode while you are using more than one display.

  • Addresses an issue that forces the IE mode tabs in a session to reload.

  • Addresses an issue that affects IE mode after you open a PDF file. When you try to open a different page using the same browser window, the page will not open in that browser window.

  • Addresses an issue that might cause a black screen to appear on your display. This might occur when you use a pen to turn on high dynamic range (HDR).

  • Addresses an issue that affects the touch keyboard. The touch keyboard immediately closes when you tap to switch apps.

  • Addresses a known issue that affects daylight saving time in Chile. This issue might affect the time and dates used for meetings, apps, tasks, services, transactions, and more.

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.

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.


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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