Microsoft has released the optional KB5025297 Preview cumulative update for Windows 10 22H2, bringing eighteen fixes/improvements.
It's worth noting that it's primarily a maintenance release, but it includes a new Windows Firewall as well as the ability to sync Region and language settings with your Microsoft account.
The new Windows 10 KB5025297 update is part of Microsoft's optional non-security preview updates. They were released on Tuesday.
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These updates are the first to be released as part of the new schedule announced by Microsoft last month. They replace the “C” and “D” preview updates of the previous schedule .
As we said above, the Windows 10 KB5025297 update is optional, unlike Patch Tuesday, which is necessary because it includes fixes for critical security.
Windows users can install the optional update by going to Settings, clicking Windows Update, and manually running a 'Check for Updates'.
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Users will be asked if they want to install it, by clicking the “Download and install” link. After installing this update, Windows 10 22H2 will be updated to build 19045.2913.
There is also the option to download and install preview update KB5025297 from the Microsoft Update Catalog.
Windows 10 KB5025297: What's new?
Update KB5025297 includes a total of eighteen changes, with the most important ones listed below:
- The update changes the firewall settings . cannow configure application group rules.
- The update adds the ability to sync language and region settings when you change your Microsoft account language or regional format. Windows will save these settings to your account if you have enabled language preference syncing in Windows backup settings
- The update addresses an issue that affects Edge IE functionality. Tab Window Manager stops responding.
- Windows 10 KB5025297 update addresses an issue that affects Microsoft Edge 's IE functionality . Pop-ups open in the background instead of in the foreground.
- Windows 10 KB5025297 addresses an issue that may affect news and interests. It may flicker on the taskbar and File Explorer may stop responding.
- This update changes app icons for some mobile carriers.
- This update affects Xbox Elite users who have the Xbox Adaptive Controller. This update applies controller remapping preferences to the desktop.
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You can find a complete list of fixes in support bulletin KB5025297.
Windows updates are important for your computer 's performance (for security , e.g. Patch Tuesday) . Don't forget to check for updates regularly so you always have a faster, more secure, and more capable computer.
Source: www.bleepingcomputer.com
