A new Windows 10 build is now live for testing

Nov 11, 2022 16:01 GMT  ·  By

Microsoft has shipped a new Windows 10 preview build to users enrolled in the Release Preview channel of the Windows Insider program, but this time, there are plenty of goodies, including not only fixes but also new features

Windows 10 22H2 build 19045.2301 (KB5020030) includes the Quick Assist application for client devices, while also bringing search improvements.

“The search box now appears, by default, on the taskbar when the taskbar is at the top of your screen or when you turn on small taskbar button mode. You can use the search box to discover information and search your PC and the web directly from your taskbar. To configure how search appears, right-click the taskbar of your primary monitor and hover over Search,” Microsoft says.

When it comes to fixes, there are plenty of them, and one of the most important concerns the app updates conducted through the Microsoft Store.

Microsoft says it was aware of a glitch that caused app updates to fail in the Microsoft Store, so after installing this update, everything should once again work properly.  

  • We fixed an issue that affected some devices that are managed by an enterprise. We improved the reliability of app installations for them. 
  • We fixed an issue that affected cluster name objects (CNO) or virtual computer objects (VCO). Password reset failed. The error message was, ” There was an error resetting the AD password… // 0x80070005”.
  • We fixed some persistent update failures for the Microsoft Store. 
  • We fixed an issue that affected Microsoft Direct3D 9 (D3D9). It caused D3D9 to stop working when you used Microsoft Remote Desktop. 
  • We fixed an issue that affected certain printers. The print outputs were misaligned. 
  • We fixed an issue that might have affected applications that run on the Windows Lock Down Policy (WLDP). They might have stopped working.
  • We fixed an issue that affected Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. Automated investigation blocked live response investigations. 

Keep in mind that all the improvements listed here are currently available for Windows 10 insiders, but it’s all just a matter of time until they go live for production devices as well.