Beta Channel of Windows 11 Insider has recently obtained an update with a better weather experience on lock screen and several bug fixes. KB5034215 is the cumulative update that brought Windows 11 Build 22635.3061 (23H2) with an improved Windows share.
Full name of the release is “Cumulative Update for Windows 11 Insider Preview (10.0.22635.3061) (KB5034215)”. The build number is 10.0.22635.3061.ni_release_svc_betaflt_prod1.240102-1517.
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Windows 11 Build 22635.3061 KB5034215 changes, improvements, and fixes
Here is the changelog:
Improvements and changes gradually being rolled out to the Beta Channel with toggle on
Windows Share
- Windows share window allows you to share URLs straight to Gmail, Facebook, X (formerly known as Twitter), WhatsApp, and LinkedIn when using Microsoft Edge Google Chrome, and other browsers. You can simply invoke the Windows share window by clicking the share icon located at the uppermost right of the toolbar and choosing the Windows share options in Edge.
Bug Fixes gradually being rolled out to the Beta Channel with toggle on
General
- KB5034215 comprises a handful of fixes to improve comprehensive reliability.
Features for everyone in the Beta Channel
Richer weather experience on the lock screen
CU provides a better weather experience on the lock screen that comprises interactive and dynamic weather updates. This will show more details when hovering on the weather experience. Tapping or clicking on the weather card and logging in, the Edge browser launches the full forecast in MSN Weather. All you need to do is enable Weather under Settings => Personalization => Lock screen => Lock screen status. Furthermore, this new experience will be on by default. To disable this, you can change your lock screen status to None. This rich weather experience is available on lock your screen regardless of which personalization options are selected (Windows Spotlight, Picture, or Slideshow).
Changes and Improvements gradually being rolled out to everyone in the Beta Channel
Settings
- The team is beginning to update references to AAD to Microsoft Entra ID in Settings.
Fixes for everyone in the Beta Channel
- Windows 11 Build 22635.3061 addresses an issue with the spellchecker.
- The rollout addresses ActiveX scroll bar not working in IE mode.
Microsoft Store Update
Beta Channel powered with version 22312.xxxx.x or higher of the Microsoft Store will receive the below improvements:
Start Instant Arcade games while browsing: Recently Redmondians revealed Instant Arcade where you can play some games without the need to download them. Now, you can launch these games instantly while browsing or in search results. All you need is simply hover over the game and click the Play Now button.
Notifications for application installations: When you initiate a download Microsoft Store will show a notification after the installation. This can be turned off in the store’s settings page.
Better Performance when installing from search or browsing: InstallIng products from the search results page or while browsing is speedier than previously. Animations are slicker and more seamless.
How to download KB5034215 and install
Access Settings > Windows update and click on “Check for updates”.
Otherwise, download the ISO file of Windows 11 Build 22635.3061 from Windows Insider Preview Downloads page and initiate clean install.
Source: Windows Insider Blog.
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