Windows 11 Pro 22h2 Build -22621.1194- -2023-- ... ((exclusive)) -

As a cumulative update, 22621.1194 was released primarily to address security vulnerabilities and reliability issues. Key fixes included:

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Windows 11 PRO Build 22621.1194, released on January 26, 2023, as part of the optional KB5022360 update for version 22H2, addresses critical bugs involving search, application stability, and gaming controllers. This update enhances system stability, notably fixing issues with WebView2 applications and Active Directory. For more details, visit Microsoft Support . KB5022360 (OS Build 22621.1194) Preview Windows 11 PRO 22H2 Build -22621.1194- -2023-- ...

At its core, Build 22621.1194 was a vital health update. It tackled several known issues and underlying system problems that were impacting user experience. The official update (KB5022360) listed the following highlights:

The Start Menu began leveraging cloud intelligence more aggressively in this build. It started suggesting websites and applications based on the user's Azure Active Directory (AAD) activity, aiming to bridge the gap between local desktop usage and cloud workflows. As a cumulative update, 22621

While controversial for privacy-focused users, this build hardwired the Bing Chat icon into the taskbar search box. For Pro users leveraging Microsoft 365, this provided instant access to a ChatGPT-4-powered assistant without opening a browser.

More importantly, for the professional user, this build contained a series of "silent" improvements to reliability and infrastructure: This update enhances system stability, notably fixing issues

The reaction to Build 22621.1194 was a mix of relief and frustration, common with many Windows updates. On one hand, it was praised for resolving long-standing problems like the high CPU usage and device freezes that some users experienced with earlier 22H2 builds. The explicit fix for the SMB file copy performance hit was a major win for professionals and power users.

For the Windows 11 Pro gamers out there, this build was stable. It predates the major "KB5027231" fiasco (June 2023) that caused explorer.exe to loop crash. GPU scheduling and DirectStorage worked as advertised without the stutter introduced in later previews.