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Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing Windows 11 Build 22621.1483 (KB5023778) to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel on Windows 11, version 22H2. This update includes the following features and improvements: New! This update introduces notifications for Microsoft accounts in the Start menu. This is only available to a small audience right now. It will deploy more broadly in the coming months. Some devices might notice different visual treatments as we gather feedback. See the example below. Example treatment of notifications for Microsoft accounts in the Start menu. New! Once you have access to the new Bing, the search box on the taskbar will include a button that opens the Bing chat experience in Microsoft Edge. If...

Today we’re reaffirming our long-standing approach to put people in control of their Windows PC experience and to empower developers to take advantage of our open platform. We want to ensure that people are in control of what gets pinned to their Desktop, their Start menu and their Taskbar as well as to be able to control their default applications such as their default browser through consistent, clear and trustworthy Windows provided system dialogs and settings. Third party applications running on Windows and Microsoft’s own apps and features will have access to methods for pinning to these key user experiences and access to directing users to change defaults. Apps may offer features to lead users to the appropriate dialog or setting...

Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 10 22H2 Build 19045.2787 (KB5023773) to the Release Preview Channel for those Insiders who are on Windows 10, version 22H2. This update includes the following improvements: This update affects the ms-appinstaller URI. It now works with the DesktopAppInstaller policy. The update addresses an issue that affects the Remote Procedure Call Service (rpcss.exe). The issue might cause a race condition between the Distributed Component Object Model (DCOM) and the Microsoft Remote Procedure Call (RPC) endpoint mapper. This update addresses an issue that affects the Microsoft HTML Application Host (HTA). This issue blocks code execution that uses Microsoft HTA. This occurs when you turn on...

Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.1465 and Build 22624.1465 (KB5023775) to the Beta Channel. Build 22624.1465 = New features rolling out. Build 22621.1465 = New features off by default. REMINDER: Insiders who were previously on Build 22623 will automatically get moved to Build 22624 via an enablement package. The enablement package artificially increments the build number for the update with new features getting rolled out and turned on to make it easier to differentiate from devices with the update with features off by default. This approach is being used for the Beta Channel only and is not indicative of any changes or plans for final feature rollouts. Insiders who landed in the...

Microsoft Store App Awards is back this year! Nominations are now open through March 29, 2023, and the form is located here. For more information, keep reading. Attention Windows users, developers, and app enthusiasts! We are excited to announce the upcoming Microsoft Store App Awards 2023, the most anticipated event for the Microsoft Store community! After the incredible success of last year's awards, we are eager to celebrate the achievements of the brightest and most innovative minds in the industry. The 2022 award recipients brought forward an impressive lineup of apps that showcased the limitless possibilities of the Windows platform. From productivity to entertainment, from creativity to social networks, the array of apps...