November 2022 Windows 11 Non-Security Optional Preview "C" Release

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Microsoft released the monthly "C" release preview cumulative updates with non-security improvements and fixes for Windows 11, Version 21H1.  The preview update for Windows 11, version 22H2, will be available in the near term.

Following are the highlights for KB5019157 (OS Build 22000.1281) for Windows 11, 21h1:

• It addresses some persistent update failures for the Microsoft Store.
• It addresses an issue that affects pinned apps on the Start menu. The Start menu stops working when you move between pages of pinned apps. This issue occurs when the language is a right to left (RTL) language.
• It addresses an issue that affects daylight saving time (DST) in the Republic of Fiji. It cancels DST for 2022.

See the referenced KB article for the long list of improvements included in the update.

For information about the types of updates released by Microsoft each month, see Windows 11 life cycle and servicing update.

Update:  To get the update, go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update.  The link to download and install the update can be found in the Optional updates available area.  To get the standalone package for this update, go to the Microsoft Update Catalog website.

Windows 11 update history