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

Corrine · Oct 26, 2022

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

Following are the highlights for KB5018496 (OS Build 22621.755) for Windows 11:

New! It enhances search visual treatments on the taskbar to improve discoverability. This is available to a small audience initially and deploys more broadly in the months that follow. Some devices might notice different visual treatments as we gather feedback. To learn more about why you might be seeing these changes, see Search for anything, anywhere.
New! It enhances the backup experience when using your Microsoft Account (MSA). Some devices might notice visual treatments for this enhancement. This is available to a small audience initially and deploys more broadly in the months that follow.
New! It adds improvements to the Microsoft Account experience in Settings. For instance, you can manage your Microsoft OneDrive subscription and related storage alerts.
New! It adds Task Manager to the context menu when you right-click the taskbar. This feature rolls out in the coming weeks.
It addresses an issue that affects Microsoft Edge when it is in IE Mode. The titles of pop-up windows and tabs are wrong.
It addresses an issue that might cause vertical and horizontal line artifacts to appear on the screen.
It addresses an issue in that stops the credential UI from displaying in IE mode when you use Microsoft Edge.
It addresses an issue that might fail to sync the audio when you record game play using the Xbox Game Bar.
It addresses an issue that affects File Explorer. It is less dependable when you browse for Microsoft OneDrive folders.
It addresses an issue that affects the Start menu. It stops working when you use keyboard commands to move pinned items to a folder at the end of a list.
It stops the start of daylight saving time in Jordan at the end of October 2022. The Jordan time zone will permanently shift to the UTC + 3 time zone.

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

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 the the Microsoft Update Catalog website.

Windows 11 update history

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

Corrine

Administrator, Microsoft MVP, Security Analyst

Administrator,
Microsoft MVP,
Security Analyst