KB5007262 Windows 11 Build 22000.346 rolled out to Fix Font Rendering

Beta and Release Preview channel of Window 11 insider has obtained an update with an affluent number of bug fixes. Cumulative updaate KB5007262 is the release to increase the version to Windows 11 Build 22000.346.

Full name of the build is 10.0.22000.346.co_release_svc_prod2.211105-153.9. The update brings fixes for a lot of issues such as Bad image error, File Explorer stops responding, font rendering, audio distortion, Context menu.

Windows 11 Build 22000.346 KB5007262 Bug fixes and Improvements

Here is the changelog –

The current build fixed a glitch that affects the Appx PowerShell cmdlet functionality in PowerShell version 7.1 and greater.
Also, the update fixed bad image error that occurred for some users at startup.
Experts in the team fixed searchindexer.exe stops responding problem that occurs while a dismount operation in the remote desktop environment.
They fixed a problem with the SearchFilterHost.exe process.
The rollout added support for the cancellation of daylight savings time aka DST for the Republic of Fiji for the year 2021.
KB5007262 fixed processors in certain devices stop responding when resuming from hibernation.
Windows 11 Build 22000.346 fixed calling process to stop working that might occur because of a COM initialization issue in wslapi.dll.
Experts in the Insider team fixed WSL VM occasionally time out when attaching disk problem that occurs due to an issue in VMBus. This issue also prevents the tool from starting.
Furthermore, they fixed the System Memory Management Unit’s (SMMU) fault handling after hibernation problem.
They fixed the system that stopped working that occurs after you enable Hyper-V.
Also, they fixed machine Group Policy objects that are not automatically applied at startup or in the background to devices on a domain that has certain processors.
KB5007262 fixed the Server Manager cmdlet that returned a failure. Consequently, various SDDC validations fail during the installation of optional features.
The cumulative update added the option to configure an IPv4 MTU that is less than 576 bytes on an interface.
Also, the rollout fixed get-winevent fail with the error messageInvalidOperationException.
The release fixed the incorrectly rendering variable fonts problem.
Experts in the team fixed glyphs that are displayed at the wrong angle when using the Meiryo UI font as well as other vertical fonts. These fonts are oftentimes used in China, Japan, or other countries in Asia.
The build added a feature to allow certain cross-browser data transfers.
Windows 11 Build 22000.346 beta channel fixed a problem that occurred when dialog opens within Internet Explorer (IE).
The experts fixed the CLSID_InternetExplorer problem.
They fixed Internet Explorer (IE) stopped working which occurs when you copy and paste text while using the IME.
Also, they fixed certain apps that stopped responding when input. This trouble happens on devices that have a touchpad.
KB5007262 fixed a touch keyboard deployment issue affecting WebView2 controls in WinUI 3 applications.
The cumulative update fixed a memory leak in ctfmon.exe that occurs when switching between edit clients.
The rollout updated the ph. number for Windows Activation for locales that have the incorrect phone number.
Beta channel update Windows 11 Build 22000.346 fixed error codes 0x00000709, 0x0000007c,0x000006e4 that occur when connecting to a remote printer shared on a Windows print server and listed in the known issues.
Also, the rollout settled a problem affecting USB Print devices that support IPP Over USB. Installation cannot be performed due to this problem.
Experts in the insider team fixed certain USB Print installers’ reports according to which they don’t detect the printer after plugging in.
Also, they settled down the functionality of the operating system that could be improperly redirected when microsoft-edge: links are invoked.
The build fixed audiodg.exe process not working problem ending up with temporary loss of audio.
Furthermore, they fixed SDN virtual machines not working that occurs when you configure the GRE VPN bandwidth limitation.
They fixed the return value of GetCommandLineA() that is lowercase in some developer scenarios.
KB5007262 fixed a PRT update problem that happens when Virtual Private Network users sign in using Windows Hello for Business whenever the connection is offline. Further Users get unexpected authentication prompts for online resources that are configured for user SIF in Azure Active Directory-Conditional Access.
The experts added the message that hints that an organization’s policy manages the location privacy settings of users. This message shows up when the privacy settings are managed by the Group Policy documented in Manage connections from Windows 11 and Windows 10 OS components to Microsoft services.
The beta channel rollout fixed a problem affecting the FIDO2 credential provider and preventing the appearance of the PIN entry box.
This version fixed Windows Defender Application Control that incorrectly compares 2 file version numbers.
Experts in the team enhanced Microsoft Defender for Endpoint’s ability to detect and intercept ransomware and advanced attacks.
They fixed Mixed Reality that doesn’t start when putting on a headset. This problem happens even when you’ve disabled – Start Mixed Reality Portal when my headset’s presence sensor detects that I’m wearing it”.
KB5007262 fixed an audio distortion problem that happens when using spatial audio and affects Xbox Series moreover Xbox One Audio peripherals.
The LCU fixed AltGr key stops working that occurs while a remote desktop client is running or RemoteApp was disconnected.
The cumulative update fixed the battery icon and edit button in Quick Settings that intermittently disappeared.
Windows 11 Build 22000.346 fixed Focus Assist button that appears in the notification area.
The version updated multiple aspects of Windows emoji. As part of an progressing work, the rollout has brought the following improvements –
1. All emojis within the Segoe UI Emoji font are updated to the Fluent 2D emoji style.
2. Emoji 13.1 got support in this version so –
3. The emoji dictionary is updated.
4. Emoji 13.1 has got search function in all supported languages.
5. Emoji and additional panels are updated in order to enter emoji in applications.
Experts in the team fixed an issue that affects the display of the number of unread notifications. Apart from this, some numbers might not be in the center of the circle.
They fixed Start menu problems that occur when you install a large number of apps and change the screen resolution. The app icons do not appear however you can see the names. After installing this build, you might experience better reliability of the Start menu when using secondary monitors in mixed resolution scenarios.
Furthermore, they fixed an issue that causes flickering when you hover over icons on the taskbar; this issue occurs if you’ve applied a high contrast theme.
Ease of access in Start menu list view will be changed to Accessibility.
They fixed the Narrator problem that occurs when selecting Braille options in Settings.
The blue color of the screen has been changed to appear when a device stops working or a stop error occurs.
After changing resolution of the screen, Start menu icons were cut off from bottom. This has been fixed now.
The experts fixed context (shortcut) menu items in File Explorer and desktop context menus. This problem happens if these applications use Directory or Directory\Background registrations.
They fixed Serbian (Latin) Windows display language that is removed automatically.
Additionally, they fixed the wrong background for the iFLY Simplified Chinese IME icon that appears in the notification area.
KB5007262 fixed a blank space on the bottom of the Touch keyboard that occurs when closing the keyboard while the Suggestion User interface is expanded.
Also, the cumulative update in beta channel fixed desktop shortcut menus and File Explorer shortcut that don’t appear due to reliability problems. This problem takes place oftentimes when using a single click to open an item.
The rollout added an option to automatically enable Focus Assist for the first hour after receiving a feature update.
The build made the animation performance of icons better on the taskbar.
Furthermore, they fixed a reliability issue on the lock screen that wl improve the rendering of the network status text.
They fixed Bluetooth audio devices Volume control problems.
Also, the rollout fixed File Explorer stops working after you close its window.
Windows 11 Build 22000.346 fixed incorrect closed-caption shadows shown for some videos.
The cumulative update fixed the Windows Update History page in the Settings app that will display now onwards a summary count of zero (0) updates per category when there are updates listed.
The LCU fixed a problem taking place when running a 32-bit app on a 64-bit Windows 11. Actually, if you call NetServerEnum(), it might return error 1231 or error 87.
Experts fixed a device cannot startup, and becomes unresponsive due to licensing API calls.
The experts in the team fixed Windows Network File System aka NFS client that might prevent you from renaming a file after mounting an NFS share. The problem takes place when you rename the file via File Explorer but does not happen if you rename the same through command line.
They fixed flash drives, for example, SD cards and certain USB drives don’t appear in the Defragment and Optimize Drives UI.
Also, they fixed the stop error volmgr.sys that occurs when you delete a volume.
They fixed NTFS problem that occurs when you enable USN journal. Actually, NTFS executes needless actions each time it performs a write operation and it affects I/O performance.
Finally, KB5007262 enabled onunload events in order to create pop-up windows in the Microsoft Edge Internet Explorer mode.

Windows 11 Build 22000.346 direct download link (when ready).

Source – Windows insider blog

That’s all!!