Microsoft released KB5025297 for Windows 10 version 22H2 optional non-security release preview (Windows monthly updates explained).
Reminder: There are no more optional, non-security preview releases for the supported editions of Windows 10, version 20H2 and Windows 10, version 21H2. Only monthly security update releases will continue for these versions. Windows 10, version 22H2 will continue to receive security and optional releases on the fourth Tuesday of the month.
The following are the highlighted changes included in the update:
See the referenced KB Article for prerequisites and the additional improvements and fixes included in the update.
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.
Windows 10 update history
Reminder: There are no more optional, non-security preview releases for the supported editions of Windows 10, version 20H2 and Windows 10, version 21H2. Only monthly security update releases will continue for these versions. Windows 10, version 22H2 will continue to receive security and optional releases on the fourth Tuesday of the month.
The following are the highlighted changes included in the update:
- New! This update adds the ability to sync language and region settings when you change your Microsoft account display language or regional format. Windows will save those settings to your account if you have turned on Language preferences sync in your Windows backup settings.
- This update addresses an issue that affects Microsoft Edge IE mode. Pop-up windows open in the background instead of in the foreground.
- This update addresses an issue that affects Edge IE mode. The Tab Window Manager stops responding.
- This update changes the app icons for certain mobile providers.
- This update addresses an issue that affects the Chinese input method. You cannot see all of the first suggested item.
- This update affects Xbox Elite users who have the Xbox Adaptive Controller. This update applies your controller remapping preferences on the desktop.
- This update addresses an issue that might affect news and interests. It might flicker on the taskbar and File Explorer might stop responding.
See the referenced KB Article for prerequisites and the additional improvements and fixes included in the update.
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.
Windows 10 update history