14 DAY TRIAL // Microsoft has recently released Windows 11 version 22H2 cumulative update KB5020044 for users who don’t mind installing a preview update, and according to the company, another major bug has been fixed as part of this patch.
In a post on the Windows Health Dashboard, Microsoft explains that update KB5020044 fixes the bug that caused applications to become unresponsive when changing IME input modes.
The glitch was first acknowledged in mid-November, when Microsoft explained that the glitch only existed in Windows 11 version 22H2.
“After installing Windows 11, version 22H2 (also called Windows 11 2022 Update), certain applications may become unresponsive when keyboard shortcuts are used to turn on/off or change IME (Input Method Editor) input modes,” Microsoft explains.
“It is possible this issue will occur silently, and not result in the display of any error messages. This issue is observed for applications which load certain components of the Text Services Framework (TSF). Only some applications do this, not all. Applications which don't load these components should not experience this issue, and are expected to function normally when keyboard shortcuts are used.”
A workaround already exists
Worth knowing, however, is that the fix is currently available as a preview, with all devices to receive the patch on December 13 when Microsoft ships the next Patch Tuesday updates.
Until then, Microsoft recommends users to turn to the existing workaround on the impacted devices. If possible, you should still install the new update on Windows 11 2022 Update.
“Changing input mode by clicking the IME mode icon in the taskbar should not trigger this issue. This issue occurs only when using keyboard shortcuts. This issue was resolved in updates released November 29, 2022 (KB5020044) and later. We recommend you install the latest security update for your device,” the software giant explains.