Microsoft has released an optional update for Windows 11 21H2 (that's the generally available version) that updates Windows 11 to build 22000.918. It is a Cumulative Update, (KB5016691), referred to as "C" release and does not contain any security fixes. It is the same update that was offered to Windows Insiders a week and a half ago in the Release Preview Channel.
The build also contains quite a long list of fixes, including the ability to remotely add languages and language-related features for IT admins, SMB, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint enhancement, a fix for printing issue, and so much more!
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Here are the major highlights in this update:
Addresses an issue related to USB printing that might cause your printer to malfunction after you restart it or reinstall it.
Addresses an issue that prevents Windows 11 SE from trusting some Microsoft Store applications. This might prevent you from downloading the untrusted app.
Addresses an issue that might cause certain Bluetooth audio headsets to stop playing after a progress bar adjustment.
Addresses a known issue that causes Microsoft Edge to stop responding when you use IE mode. This issue also prevents you from interacting with a dialog.
Improvements
This non-security update includes quality improvements. Key changes include:
New! Gives IT admins the ability to remotely add languages and language-related features. Additionally, they can now manage language scenarios across several endpoint managers.
New! Compresses a file regardless of its size if you have configured the Server Message Block (SMB) Compression.
New! Enhances Microsoft Defender for Endpoint’s ability to identify and intercept ransomware and advanced attacks.
Addresses an issue that causes ServerAssignedConfigurations to be null in a few full configuration scenarios.
Addresses an issue that affects the automatic high dynamic range (Auto HDR) feature for cross-adapter resource scan-out (CASO)-capable GPU drivers.
Addresses a known issue that causes Microsoft Edge to stop responding when you use IE mode. This issue also prevents you from interacting with a dialog.
Addresses an issue that prevents virtualized App-V Microsoft Office applications from opening or causes them to stop working.
Addresses an issue that might cause the deployment of the Windows Hello for Business certificate to fail in certain circumstances after you reset a device.
Addresses multiple issues related to USB printing such as:
A printer malfunctions after you restart or reinstall it
Being in the wrong mode after you switch from an Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) Class Driver to an independent hardware vendor (IHV) driver
Experiencing bidirectional communication issues that prevent you from accessing device features.
Addresses an issue that affects the ProjectionManager.StartProjectingAsync API. This issue stops some locales from connecting to Miracast Sinks.
Addresses an issue that degrades BitLocker performance.
Addresses an issue that prevents Windows 11 SE from trusting some Microsoft Store applications.
Addresses an issue that prevents HyperVisor Code Integrity from being enabled automatically on systems that have Arm64 processors.
Addresses an issue that stops non-Windows devices from authenticating. This issue occurs when they connect to a Windows-based remote desktop and use a smart card to authenticate.
Addresses an issue that causes the Resultant Set of Policy tool (Rsop.msc) to stop working when it processes 1,000 or more “File System” security settings.
Addresses an issue that causes the Take a Test app to remove all policies related to lockdown enforcement when you close the app.
Addresses an issue that causes the Settings app to stop working on server domain controllers (DCs) when accessing the Privacy / Activity history page.
Addresses an issue that might cause certain Bluetooth audio headsets to stop playing after a progress bar adjustment. This issue affects modern systems that support Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) offload.
Addresses an issue that prevents devices from receiving an offer from Windows Update for the same extension driver when that extension driver is already installed without the base driver.
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