The update also addresses various performance and functionality issues, such as problems with auditing privilege usage, authentication, and network file sharing. Notably, it resolves issues with kiosk devices that could become unresponsive after being locked and unlocked by an administrator, and it improves the responsiveness of Windows Search, which was previously slow to load.
The rollout of these features will occur gradually, meaning not all users will receive the updates simultaneously. For instance, users in the European Economic Area (EEA) will see adjustments in how default browsers are set through the Settings app. The new default browser will automatically be pinned to the Taskbar and Start menu unless the user opts out.
In addition to new features, this build includes fixes for several issues:
- Audit logs that had been excessively filling system drives are now managed more effectively.
- Domain-joined machines can now update passwords on Windows Server 2025 domain controllers without encountering trust relationship problems.
- Updates have been made to ensure proper functionality of Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) connections and to resolve issues with Server Message Block (SMB) shares stopping responses.
- The update also improves the handling of language packs and Feature on Demand packages, reducing unnecessary storage use and speeding up Windows Update installations.
Overall, Windows 11 Build 22631.5545 aims to refine system performance and usability while rolling out new user-oriented features. As Microsoft continues to enhance Windows 11, future updates are expected to further improve functionality and user satisfaction
Windows 11 Build 22631.5545 (Release Preview Channel) released
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 22631.5545 to Windows Insiders in the Release Preview Channel running Windows 11 23H2. The update introduces various features and enhancements, such as a new app defaults button, a new .pdf default button, and a visual preview for Windows Share links or web content. The standard rollout encompasses updates for audit, authentication, Country and Operator Settings Asset (COSA), display kernel, network file sharing, performance, shell, Windows Hello, and Windows Search. The update resolves concerns related to auditing privilege usage, authentication, COSA, display kernel, network file sharing, performance, shell, kiosk devices, Windows Hello, and Windows Search. The update resolves issues with kiosk devices that become unresponsive after an administrator locks and unlocks them, and it also fixes a problem with Windows Search responding slowly.
Windows 11 Build 22631.5545 (Release Preview Channel) released @ NT Compatible
