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Build 22635.4580: Windows Insider Beta Channel, December 2024. File Explorer tabs and direct Microsoft Store app updates

In short

Beta Channel Insiders get changes to File Explorer tabs and reminders, plus fixes for input, audio, printing, and activation. Microsoft Store updates for qualifying Win32 apps are available to Insiders across all channels.

Does it affect you? Applies to: Devices enrolled in the Beta Channel receive build 22635.4580. The Microsoft Store improvement is for Windows Insiders in any channel running Store version 22411.1401.x.x or higher.

Build
22635.4580

This is a test build for people in the Windows Insider Program. Features in it can change, be removed, or never reach regular Windows releases.

What changes

Fixes 5 changes

Input

Gradual rollout

For: Pinyin IME users in the Beta Channel with the latest-updates toggle on

  • Switching between windows no longer unexpectedly changes Pinyin input from Chinese to English.1
    The issue affected Pinyin IME users when switching windows, such as with Alt + Tab.

Bluetooth LE Audio

For: Everyone in the Beta Channel

  • Some devices, such as hearing aids, can stream Bluetooth audio again.2

Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) printer

For: Everyone in the Beta Channel using an IPP USB printer

  • Windows no longer stops responding when an IPP USB printer is used.3

Motherboard replacement

For: Everyone in the Beta Channel replacing a motherboard

  • Windows activates after a motherboard is replaced.4

Country and Operator Settings Asset (COSA)

For: Everyone in the Beta Channel

  • Profiles for certain mobile operators are brought up to date.5

Improvements 4 changes

Taskbar & System Tray

Gradual rollout

For: Beta Channel Insiders with the latest-updates toggle on

  • The shortened date and time in the system tray is temporarily disabled while issues are addressed.6

File Explorer

Gradual rollout 2 items

For: Beta Channel Insiders with the latest-updates toggle on

  • Folders launched from outside File Explorer open in a new tab when a File Explorer window is already open.7
    The behavior can be changed in File Explorer folder options under General > Browse Folders.
  • When previous folder windows are restored at sign-in, their previously open tabs are restored too.8
    Enabling “Automatically save my restartable apps and restart them when I sign back in” now also enables the File Explorer-specific “Restore previous folder windows at logon” setting.

Microsoft Store

For: Windows Insiders in any channel with Microsoft Store version 22411.1401.x.x or higher

  • Eligible publisher-maintained Win32 apps can be updated directly in the Microsoft Store. Updates appear for users to start; they do not install automatically.9
    Available to Windows Insiders across all channels running Microsoft Store version 22411.1401.x.x or higher.

New feature 1 change

File Explorer

Gradual rollout

For: Beta Channel Insiders with the latest-updates toggle on

  • A right-click option lets users snooze or turn off the “Start backup” reminder in the address bar.10
    The option is for users who are not already backing up their Documents, Pictures, or Desktop folders.

Technical details

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Data sheet

Released
2024-12-06
Type
Windows Insider build
VersionBuildChannel
— 22635.4580 Beta Channel

Security

No vulnerabilities are listed for this update.

Sources

Updated
Cited passages from Microsoft's official notes (10)
  1. 1. Fixed an issue for Pinyin IME users, where switching between windows (like with ALT + Tab) may unexpectedly switch the IME from Chinese to English. blogs.windows.com
  2. 2. [Bluetooth LE Audio] Fixed: Some devices, like hearing aids, do not stream Bluetooth audio. blogs.windows.com
  3. 3. [Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) printer] Fixed: Windows stops responding when you use an IPP USB printer. blogs.windows.com
  4. 4. [Motherboard replacement] Fixed: Windows does not activate after you replace a motherboard. blogs.windows.com
  5. 5. [Country and Operator Settings Asset (COSA)] Fixed: This update brings profiles up to date for certain mobile operators. blogs.windows.com
  6. 6. The more simplified system tray with shortened form date/time we began rolling out with Build 22635.4010 is being temporarily disabled to address a few issues. blogs.windows.com
  7. 7. when you launch File Explorer folders from outside of File Explorer (for example, from an app or from the desktop), by default they will now open in a new tab if you have an existing File Explorer window open. blogs.windows.com
  8. 8. When “Restore previous folder windows at logon” is enabled in File Explorer, we will also now restore all the extra tabs which you previously had open in each File Explorer window. blogs.windows.com
  9. 9. For Win32 apps that are “provided and updated” by their publishers, the Microsoft Store will now support updating directly in the Store. blogs.windows.com
  10. 10. We’re adding a new option to snooze or turn off the “Start backup” reminder in the File Explorer address bar blogs.windows.com
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  • Every official change covered: passed
  • Readable plain text: passed
  • Changes confirmed by the file list: passed
  • Sources agree: passed

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