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KB5021304 brings end-of-the-year changes to the Beta Channel
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Key notes
We’ve already peeked at the last Dev Channel Insider Build for 2022, which isBuild 25267, so it was only natural we’d also have a look at the Beta Channel as well.
However, before we do, we want to remind you about the latestPatch Tuesday rollout, which you should definitely check out.
As you would have expected, these security updates managed tobreak featuresas well as fix some of the vulnerabilities still exploited.
Let’s move on now and look at the most recent release to the Windows 11 Insiders Beta Channel and see what we’re getting these holidays.
What should I look for in builds 22621.1037 and 22623.1037?
You should know that today, Microsoft released builds 22621.1037, and 22623.1037 to the Beta Channel for Windows Insiders.
The 22623.1037 build includes a bunch of new voice access improvements and commands which are listed below so that you can use many aspects of Windows 11 just with your voice.
Before we get into it, keep in mind that Insiders who were previously on Build 22622 will automatically get moved to Build 22623 via an enablement package.
The above-mentioned enablement package artificially increments the build number for the update with new features getting rolled out and turned on to make it easier to differentiate from devices with the update with features off by default.
Furthermore, Microsoft is continuing to tweak Search on the taskbar, trying to make it a much more reliable and stable experience.
Through this recent software release, Microsoft has fixed an issue that might have affected Data Protection Application Programming Interface (DPAPI) decryption.
In case you didn’t know, the decryption of a certificate private key might have failed, so virtual private network (VPN) and other 802.1 certificate-based authentications might have failed.
The tech giant also specified that this issue might have occurred when you encrypted the DPAPI master key with a wrong value.
In addition, the Redmond-based tech company has added support for the following commands:
Fixes in Build 22623.1037
Fixes for BOTH Build 22621.1037 & Build 22623.1037
Known issues
What can I do if I can’t install KB5021304?
Please be sure to report any other issues you might come across, in order for Microsoft to address and improve the overall OS experience for us all.
This is everything you can expect if you are a Windows Insider for the end of 2022. Leave a comment below if you found any issues since installing this build.
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Alexandru Poloboc
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With an overpowering desire to always get to the bottom of things and uncover the truth, Alex spent most of his time working as a news reporter, anchor, as well as TV and radio entertainment show host.
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When he is not working, he splits his free time between making music, gaming, playing football, basketball and taking his dogs on adventures.
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With a desire to always get to the bottom of things and uncover the truth, Alex spent most of his time working as a news reporter.
