There is a new update available for the Windows 11 Insider running Beta channel with some important improvements. First of all, you must remember to enable the “Settings > Windows Update > Get the latest updates as soon as they’re available”. The features are being gradually rolled out to those who have enabled this setting. KB5031459 is the CU to bring Windows 11 Build 22635.2486.
Full name of this release is “Cumulative Update for Windows 11 Insider Preview (10.0.22635.2486) (KB5031459)” precisely 10.0.22635.2486.ni_release_svc_betaflt_prod1.231009-1319. Let’s see what is new in this version:
Table of Contents
KB5031459 Windows 11 Build 22635.2486 changes, improvements, and fixes
Here is the changelog:
Changes and Improvements are gradually being rolled out to everyone in the Beta Channel
Start menu
- In the Start menu All apps field, Windows 11 will now show a system label for its components.
- In KB5031459, in the Start menu and under “Settings > System > Apps > Installed apps”, the Xbox Game Bar will be referred to simply as “Game Bar.” This modification will be applied through an update in the Microsoft Store.
Also see: Windows 11 Build 22635.2483 KB5031451 Rolled out to Beta Insider
Casting
- The enhanced screen casting feature introduced in Build 22631.2129 has been deactivated for the time being to address certain issues. The channel intends to reinstate this functionality in an upcoming Beta release.
Fixes for everyone in the Beta Channel
- Fixed a problem that resulted in the Start menu crashing upon launch when the display language was set to Slovak or Czech.
- Finally, Windows 11 Build 22635.2486 fixed a problem where the search icon in the taskbar was not displaying correctly for users who had both the search icon and label enabled.
How to download KB5031459 and install
- Press Windows + Q and type updates.
- Hit Enter to launch the concerned Settings page.
- Click on Check for updates and stay a while until the downloading is finished.
- Click on Restart now.
To download Windows 11 Build 22635.2486 ISO navigate to: microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windowsinsiderpreviewiso
Source: Insider blog.
That’s all!!