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Thanks to CTOnews.com netizens Mei Mei's gorilla, soft media user 1520111, Gincox, soft media new friend 2203184, _ d _, soft media new friend 2010825, Dest1n's clue delivery! CTOnews.com, Nov. 15, Microsoft today pushed the November cumulative update (KB5032190) for 22H2 and 23H2 to Windows 11 stable users, and the updated OS build number increased to 22621.2715 and 22631.2715.

Microsoft also announced that 22H2 will no longer have an optional non-secure preview version after February 27, 2024, and that only supported versions of 22H2 will continue to provide cumulative monthly security updates.

Important Information Copilot in Windows Preview this update adds a centralized AI assistance preview called Copilot in Windows. This makes Windows 11 the first computer platform to add centralized AI help to help you get your job done. The first preview focuses on integrating UI.

To start, select the Copilot in Windows button on the taskbar (or press WIN + C). Copilot in Windows uses the same Microsoft account (MSA) or Azure Active Directory (Azure AD used to log in to Windows) account. Notice that Azure AD changes to Microsoft Entra ID.

The Copilot in Windows is displayed as a sidebar on the right side of the screen. It does not overlap with desktop content or block open application windows.

You can ask questions or take actions, such as:

"switch to dark mode."

"Open it and don't disturb."

"take screenshots."

"summarize this site." (for active tabs in Edge browsers)

"write a story about a dog living on the moon."

"give me a picture of a tranquil brocade carp pond with lily pads."

Using Bing chat Copilot in Windows can generate contextual responses and improve your experience in Windows.

This update provides a richer preview when the start menu hovers over Files under recommendations on the start menu. For this first version, thumbnails will not apply to all files. In addition, when you right-click cloud file recommendations, you can choose to share these files quickly.

New features for taskbar, system tray and notification! This update adds an enhanced volume mixer to Quick setup. Using it, you can apply custom audio for each individual application. Audio devices can also be exchanged at any time. The new keyboard shortcut (WIN + CTRL + V) gives you quick access to the volume mixer.

It is also easier to open the Windows space audio experience. The new quick access list shows all spatial audio technologies installed on the device. To find out more about spatial sound technologies such as Dolby and DTS, go to Microsoft Store.

New features! This update adds the never merge mode. In this mode, you can view the application window and its labels separately on the taskbar. To find this feature, go to Settings > personalization > Taskbar > Taskbar behavior. Set the merge taskbar button and hidden label to never. In addition, there is a separate setting that can be used to enable this feature for other taskbars when using multiple monitors.

New features! Starting with this update, the desktop label displays (WIN + CTRL + left or right arrow) as you move between desktops in the task view. A new sliding animation is also displayed when you use touchpad gestures, touch gestures, hotkeys, and click Task View to float out the control box to change the desktop.

New features! You can now hide the time and date in the system tray. To enable this feature, right-click the system tray clock and select adjust date and time.

New features! The notification is now displayed as a bell icon in the system tray. When a new notification appears, the icon will have a fill color based on the system's theme color. When there is no notification and the clock is visible, the icon will have no fill color. The number of notifications is not displayed.

New features! This update adds a View Notification button to urgent or important notifications received when do not Disturb is turned on. Select the button to view the contents of the notification. This button is displayed when using the application full screen.

New features! To minimize the interference of notifying Toast, Windows will now detect whether you are interacting with the toast in the application. Otherwise, a suggestion to turn off the Toast banner for the application is displayed. This will only prevent the display of banners. You can still find Toast in the notification center.

New features! You can now right-click the application on the taskbar and end the task. This update adds a new setting in Settings > system > for developers to enable this feature.

New features! This update adds an option to diagnose network problems starting with the system tray. To view this option, right-click the network icon in the system tray.

New features of File Explorer! This update adds a modern File Explorer home page supported by WinUI. The recommended file is displayed as a merry-go-round. This round is displayed only when you log in to Windows using your Azure AD account. To turn off this setting and display fixed folders instead, select the ellipsis. To open the folder options dialog box, select options. In the Privacy section, select the new check box next to the SHow recommendation section.

New features! The newly designed address bar of File Explorer identifies local and cloud folders. It also shows the status of the file. For Microsoft OneDrive users, the address bar now contains the OneDrive synchronization status and quota float control box.

New features! The new details pane in File Explorer (ALT + Shift + P) helps you access relevant content, keep abreast of file activities, and collaborate without opening files. When you select a file in File Explorer and open the pane, the pane displays contextual information about the file. This includes file thumbnails, sharing status and buttons, email, and so on. To open it, select the View menu, and then select the details pane. Then open the pane using the button located on the right side of the command bar.

New features! This update introduces libraries in File Explorer. Use the library to easily access photo collections. The content in the library is the same as what you see in the all photos view of the photos application. Recent photos are shown at the top of the library. This includes photos from your phone (if you have set up an OneDrive camera film backup).

You can use the Collection drop-down menu to select the folders that are displayed in the library. You can also add subfolders of an existing source to filter to a subset of the content. This includes desktop backgrounds, SD cards, and camera imports.

The library can also work through the file selection dialog box. This makes it easy to insert attachments, generate PowerPoint slides, or make social media posts.

There is a new button called "add Mobile Photo" in the command bar. Use it to get your computer ready to display photos of your phone in the library. When you select this button, a URL will be displayed with a QR code that you can scan with your phone to start using.

New features! This update adds native support for reading other archive file formats using libarchive open source projects, such as .tar, .tar.gz, .tar.bz2, .tar.zst, .tgz, .tbz2, .tzst, .txz, .rar, .7z. (CTOnews.com Note: this feature does not support password encryption of files)

New features! You can now split and merge tabs using an existing File Explorer window.

New features! This update improves performance during the compute phase when a large number of files are sent to the Recycle Bin in File Explorer at the same time.

This update resolves an issue that prevents File Explorer from opening.

New features for Windows sharing! You can use Outlook to send files by email directly in the Windows sharing window. Select the Outlook icon in the share usage section of the Windows sharing window.

New features! The Windows sharing window now has a search box. As a result, you can now search for contacts across Outlook to share files. The Windows sharing window also displays 8-10 suggested contacts for quick sharing, including sending files to yourself.

New features! There is no drop-down menu in the Windows sharing window, but there is a button to open nearby sharing.

New features! For nearby sharing, your own computer will be displayed at the top of the discovered device under "nearby sharing".

New features! With Wi-Fi Direct, it is faster to share files from one computer to another.

Note that these experiences apply to applications that use the built-in Windows shared window. This includes sharing local files from the desktop, File Explorer, photos, screenshot tools, and Microsoft Xbox.

Backup and restore new features! This update introduces the Windows backup application. Use it to quickly back up your current computer and be ready to move to a new computer.

New features! Fix the Microsoft Store application on your previous computer in the location on the taskbar and on the start menu. Desktop applications that are not installed from Microsoft Store are also where you keep them.

New features! The settings of the previous device will be restored to the new computer. This will help you get back to the workflow as soon as possible.

Note that this update does not support all settings and application types of Windows backups. Backing up work or school accounts is not supported.

New features for emoticons! This update adds support for Unicode emoji 15. You can now view, search, and insert new emoticons from the emoji panel. To open the emoji panel, press the Windows logo key +. (period).

New features! Emoticons with a 3D-like appearance will now be displayed as the color font format is updated to COLRv1,Windows. You will see this feature only if the application supports this feature.

Windows focuses on new features! This update improves the Windows focus experience. You can use the learn more button to preview the image full screen. This update also provides a minimized Windows focus experience. You can learn more about each image in a variety of ways. To open the Windows focus float control box, right-click the focus icon on the desktop. To learn more about each image, double-click its icon to open the Bing login page.

New features for narrator! This update adds a new natural voice to the narrator. These voices use text-to-speech conversion on modern devices. After download, it will work without an Internet connection. New natural sounds include: Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish (Spain, Mexico), English (UK, India), French and German.

New features! When narrator opens, it gets updates that are supported by its Outlook. You will be notified when the download is complete. Currently, narrator's Outlook support is only available in American English.

New features! In Microsoft Excel, narrator provides a more concise and efficient reading experience. It prioritizes announcements based on what is needed to browse the workbook. You can customize it using keyboard shortcuts. For more information, see enhanced narrator support in the Excel documentation. You can get this new experience from Microsoft Store. As a result, it may take several minutes to be available on the device.

New features! This update improves the way narrators read traditional Chinese characters and words when using the (IME) candidate window of the input method editor. This is only applicable to the language pack in Taiwan, but not to the language pack in Hong Kong, China.

Voice access

New features! This update adds commands to correct words that are not recognized by voice access. You can say "correct [text]" to correct specific text. Use correct to correct the text of the last dictation. A correction window appears with a list of words marked with numbers. You can say "Click [number]" and select any word from the list. If you select a word from the window, the word replaces the text you want to correct. You can also say "spelling" or "spelling" to specify the correct spelling of the text. You will receive suggestions when spelling the text. All words and phrases you spell will be added to the Windows dictionary. When you try to spell the text again, they will be displayed as suggestions.

New features! Voice access now works properly when you start the computer. Voice access can be enabled from the accessibility features on the lock screen interface. To open it automatically, go to Settings > accessibility > Voice. Select the start voice access setting before logging on to your computer. You can then use voice access to log in to the computer and access other areas of the lock screen interface.

Follow the instructions on the voice access bar to focus on the password field. Use a voice dictation password or PIN. You can say "Show Keyboard" to open the touch keyboard with a number label. Say the number on the key to enter the letter associated with it. This will block the password you enter and prevent anyone near you from hearing it. You can also use other commands, such as Show numbers or Click [element name], to access other elements on the touch keyboard.

New features! Voice access is now available for applications that are protected from running Microsoft Defender applications.

New features for security! When you log in to a website or application that supports passwords, passwords are a simpler and more secure alternative. Now, you can go to any application or website that supports keys to create keys that use Windows Hello. After you create the key, you can log in using Windows Hello (face, fingerprint, or PIN). In addition, you can log in using your phone or tablet.

New features! View and delete keys saved by your favorite applications and websites in Windows settings. Go to Settings > account > Keys. A list of keys is displayed. You can search for and delete any keys in your device.

Note on Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome, when you see the browser's key UI, select "Windows Hello or external security key".

New features! This update adds enhanced phishing protection to Microsoft Defender SmartScreen. It helps protect school and work passwords from phishing and unsafe use in websites and applications. This method works if the warning option for Windows Security Center is turned on. Go to applications & browser Control > reputation-based Protection > phishing Protection. When opened, a dialog box will be displayed warning you to use your password in an unsafe manner. For example, it is not secure to reuse passwords.

New features! Enterprise customers can now set EnablePasswordlessExperience policies. When a policy is set, it hides the passwords of some Windows authentication schemes. This applies to logging in to the device and the intra-session authentication scheme. These include Web browser password Manager, Operation Mode administrator, and user account Control (UAC). This policy applies to computers that have joined the AAD. Users can use Windows Hello Enterprise PIN reset or log in to Web to recover their passwords. They do not need the help of IT support personnel to do this.

Set up new features! This update adds a new Settings home page. It has interactive cards that represent settings related to the device and the account. When using the device, the page and card will be adjusted to provide you with the most relevant and useful information. In this version, there will be up to 7 cards, and more will be released later. Note: this experience is only available for Windows 11 Home and Pro versions. It is not on the equipment managed by the company.

Recommended settings: it provides options that help save time.

Cloud storage: this will show the usage of cloud storage and let you know when it is close to capacity.

Account recovery: it can help you add more recovery information. This will prevent you from being locked out of your account.

Personalization: you can change the background theme or color mode with just one click.

Microsoft 365: quickly view subscription status and benefits. Here, you can also perform some key operations instead of going to Web.

Xbox: you can view subscription status and manage subscriptions here.

Bluetooth device: you can quickly access and connect to your favorite Bluetooth device.

New features! The development drive is a new form of storage volume. It provides developers with what they need to host source code, working folders, and package caching. The development driver is built on recovery File system (ReFS) technology. The development drive also has "performance" mode. It is a new Microsoft Defender antivirus feature. Performance mode minimizes the impact on developer workloads. You can create a development drive using the free space on an existing drive, or you can create a VHD / VHDX. Go to the Settings application in system for developers > system >. You can also set it using the command line. The size of the development drive must be at least 50 GB or higher. It is recommended that you have 8 GB or higher RAM on the device. For more information, see setting up a Development Drive on Windows 11 (Public Preview).

New features! Dynamic lighting is added to this update. It enables you to control lighting fixtures that implement open HID LampArray standards. These devices can create millions of color combinations using red, green, and blue (RGB). This update includes API for controlling Windows applications for background and foreground devices. To change the behavior of the device, go to Settings > Personalization > dynamic Lighting. Some of the actions that can be performed with dynamic lighting include:

You can immediately synchronize the Windows theme color with the devices around it. Use the "match my Windows theme color" toggle under effects.

You can choose a custom color to illuminate the device.

For a list of compatible devices in the market, see dynamic Lighting equipment. You must use the latest firmware for these devices.

New features! Adaptive dimming has been added to this update. This applies to computers with state sensors that support attention detection. Now, when you look away, your device can dim the screen, and when you look back, you can cancel the brightness of the screen. To turn it on, go to Settings > Privacy & Security > State Awareness. State awareness can also be turned on when setting up a new device. This is an option for privacy settings.

New features! The for developers settings page is now in the Settings > system. It is no longer in Settings > Privacy & Security.

New features! This update adds two new energy recommendations to Settings > system > Power & Battery > Energy recommendations. One turns on dark mode. The second is to adjust the refresh rate.

New features! Windows can now be prevented from communicating with mobile devices. > Mobile connection-the device goes to Settings > Bluetooth. The option to turn off the phone connection can be found here.

New features! You can now join the Bluetooth personal area network. This option applies to paired devices, such as mobile phones, that are connected to a shared Internet via Bluetooth. Go to Settings > Bluetooth & Devices.

New features! This update will add a new mobile network handoff. When Wi-Fi is available, it is easier to control whether or not to use a mobile network, but it does not work well. Go to Settings > Network & Internet > Mobile Network.

New features! There are more options on the data usage page. They support daily and weekly data limits. In addition, the page shows the distance that exceeds the data limit.

New features! You can quickly access the Settings to uninstall the application from the context menu. Right-click the Win32 application on the start menu or search for it, and then choose Uninstall.

New features! This update improves the design of the Settings page for roller devices such as Surface Dial.

New features! This update changes the design of several lists to be more consistent with other settings pages. These lists apply to Settings > applications > start applications and Settings > applications > Advanced Application Settings > Application execution aliases. The new design also makes it easier to view detailed information about the apps you own.

New features! You can now get the advanced properties of the network adapter and Internet properties from Settings. Go to Settings > Network & Internet > Advanced Network Settings.

New features! You can now view the Wi-Fi password for a known network in Settings. Go to Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi and manage known Networks.

New features! This update improves the experience when changing the time zone. This change takes into account situations where location data may be inaccurate. A notice prompts you to confirm the time zone before Windows adjusts it for you.

New features! This update also improves the experience when you change the time zone in Settings > time & language > date & time. If you turn off the location setting, a warning is displayed. It tells you to turn on the location settings to ensure accurate time zone adjustment. This warning can help you understand why the time zone may be incorrect in order to resolve the problem.

New features! This update improves the design of the Task Manager dialog box and its Settings page. It now matches the appearance of other Settings pages. The new design also divides the categories into different parts for a more concise UI.

New features! Windows now detects a camera streaming problem. If the camera is not started or the shutter is closed, a notification is displayed. It is recommended that you turn on automatic get help troubleshooting to resolve this problem.

New features! The web surfacing control frame on the lock screen interface now conforms to Windows 11 design principles.

New features! This update changes the design of the firewall notification dialog box in the Windows Security Center. They now match the appearance of Windows 11.

This update resolves errors that occur on the Settings home page when logging in. Therefore, you cannot view account information on this home page.

New features for Windows 365Switch! Using Windows 365 Switch, you can log in to the Windows 365 cloud computer and connect it to your local desktop. You can then move between them using familiar keyboard commands, mouse clicks, or swipe gestures. To easily access from the desktop, you can add Windows 365 to switch to the task view.

New graphics features! Automatic Color Management (ACM) can be turned on on a standard dynamic range (SDR) monitor. ACM enables all colors on all Windows applications to be displayed accurately and consistently on each supported monitor. This is true even if the application is not color-managed. To open ACM, go to Settings > display > Advanced display. Select the SDR monitor and open "automatically manage colors for applications". Refer to the ACM usage requirements in the following table.

It is worth mentioning that there are three minor issues in this release, including:

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