Microsoft released a new overall update for Windows 11 this evening as a preview. Non-security update KB5006746 includes bug fixes and improvements: Microsoft lists over 60 bugs in the updated update history fixed in this update. As always, the Release Notes overview provides a complete overview of the new features. The update brings Windows 11 to OS built-in 22000.282 and can be downloaded from the Windows Update or Microsoft Update list. To download and install the update, go to Settings ›Update & Security› Windows Update and select Looking for updates And Download and install now Absolutely. More information about this update for Windows 11 can be found below or through Microsoft.
Download -> Download the KB5006746 update for Windows 11
You can download KP5006746 for Windows 11 directly from Microsoft here:
October 21, 2021 -KB5006746 (OS Build 22000.282) Preview
The update includes the following improvements and bug fixes:
This release is causing problems for a small number of users, preventing the Start menu from working and preventing them from viewing the updated taskbar format after upgrading to Windows 11 (original release).
– Windows Update (indWindowsUpdate) October 21, 2021
- Updates an issue where Internet Explorer stops working when typing specific characters in the Input Method Editor (IME).
- Updates the issue when trying to rename a file in File Explorer using the new Japanese IME.
- Updates an issue that can distort the sound captured by voice assistants.
- Setting a slideshow of images as your lock screen background sometimes updates an issue where your lock screen background appears black.
- Updates an issue where your Bluetooth mice and keyboards may respond more slowly than expected.
- Improves the time estimate of how long you have to wait to use your device after it is restarted.
- Updates an issue that may prevent the use of Xbox game bar recording features.
- After you upgrade to Windows 11 (original release) updates an issue where some applications may run slower than usual.
- Updates an issue that sometimes prevents the announcer and other screen readers from notifying when the Start menu is open.
- Updates an issue that prevents the search window from appearing on the secondary monitor.
- Updates an issue that prevents Shift from opening multiple instances of a processor and clicking on the Apps icon in the taskbar.
- Updates the visual design and animations of the chat icon in the taskbar.
- Updates the issue for a small number of users to prevent the Start menu from working and preventing them from viewing the updated taskbar after upgrading to Windows 11 (original release).
- Windows 11 Servicing Stack Update – 22000.280: This update makes quality improvements to the servicing stock, the component that installs Windows updates. Service Stack Updates (SSU) ensures that you have a strong and reliable servicing stock so that your devices can receive and install Microsoft updates.
More information about KB5006746 for Windows 11 can be found here Microsoft.
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