November 2022 Windows 10 Non-Security Optional Preview "C" Release

 Microsoft released KB5020030 for all editions of Windows 10 20H2, 21H1, 21H2, and 22H2 (OS Builds 19042.2311, 19043.2311, 19044.2311, and 19044.2311) optional “C” release preview cumulative updates with non-security improvements and fixes.

The following are the highlighted changes included in the update:

• New! The search box now appears, by default, on the taskbar when the taskbar is at the top of your screen or when you turn on small taskbar button mode. You can use the search box to discover information and search your PC and the web directly from your taskbar. To configure how search appears, right-click the taskbar of your primary monitor and hover over Search. For more information, see Learn more about search.

• It addresses some persistent update failures for the Microsoft Store.

• It addresses an issue that affects certain printers. The print outputs are misaligned.

• It addresses an issue that affects daylight saving time (DST) in the Republic of Fiji. It cancels DST for 2022.

See the referenced KB Article for prerequisites and the additional improvements and fixes included in the update for each edition.

This update makes quality improvements to the servicing stack, which is the component that installs Windows updates. Servicing stack updates (SSU) ensure that you have a robust and reliable servicing stack so that your devices can receive and install Microsoft updates. 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.

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