Windows 11 Build 22000.2245 (Kb5028245) Outs As Preview For Version 21H2

• Windows 11 build 22000.2245 rolls out as the preview update KB5028245.
• This non-security includes fixes and improvements that will be released during the next Patch Tuesday.
• The update was previously available in the Release Preview Channel as build 22000.2243.

UPDATED 7/25/2023: On Windows 11 , Microsoft is making available the update KB5028245 in the Stable Channel as an optional install for the original version (21H2). This is a non-security update part of the next cumulative update rollout, and it only includes bug fixes, improvements, and new features.

The update KB5028245 bumps the version number to build 22000.2245, and according to the official documentation page ( Release Preview Channel announcement ), this release fixes problems regarding Handwriting Software Input Panel, Windows Notification Platform, brightness settings accuracy, user mode printer drivers, and more.

Update KB5028245 fixes and changes for Windows 11

These are the fixes and new features available with the latest update preview of Windows 11:

Affects the Handwriting Software Input Panel (SIP), the Handwriting Engine, and the Handwriting Embedded Inking Control. They now support GB18030-2022 conformance level 2. Because of this, they meet the level 3 requirements. This update affects the Windows Push Notification Services (WNS). It makes the connection between the client and the WNS server more reliable. Addresses an issue that affects UI Automation and caching mode. Addresses an issue that affects the Windows Notification Platform. It fails to send notifications from applications to you. Addresses an issue that affects hybrid joined devices. You cannot sign in to them if they are not connected to the internet. This occurs when you use a Windows Hello for Business PIN or biometric credentials. This issue applies to a cloud trust deployment. Affects Windows Autopilot profiles. The process to download the Windows Autopilot policy is more resilient. This helps when a network connection might not be fully initialized. This update increases the retry attempts when you try to download the Windows Autopilot profile. Addresses an issue that affects the Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) repository. This causes an installation error. The issue occurs when a device does not shut down properly. Addresses an issue that affects certain CPUs. There is inconsistent reporting of the L2 cache. Addresses an issue that affects Event Forwarding Subscriptions. When you add an Event Channel to the subscription, it forwards events you do not need. Enhances hinting for some of the letters of the Verdana Pro font family. Affects user mode printer drivers. They unload unexpectedly. This occurs when you print from multiple print queues to the same printer driver. Addresses an issue that might affect your computer when you are playing a game. Timeout Detection and Recovery (TDR) errors might occur. This update affects text edit controls in XAML. You cannot edit the controls again after they become read only. This occurs when you use the new Microsoft Input Method Editor for Japanese, Chinese, and Korean. This update makes Narrator announce the “Change product key” label. Addresses an issue that affects the Defender Firewall Profile. It fails to automatically switch from a LAN that is trusted to a public network. Addresses an issue that affects some virtual private networks (VPN). The VPN connection is unreliable on some routers. This update makes Country and Operator Settings Asset (COSA) profiles up to date. Addresses an issue that affects certain display and audio devices. They are missing after your system resumes from sleep. Addresses a deadlock in Internet Protocol Security (IPsec). When you configure servers with IPsec rules, they stop responding. This issue affects virtual and physical servers. Addresses an issue that affects the MPSSV service. The issues causes your system to restart repeatedly. The stop error code is 0xEF. Addresses an issue that affects a Clustered Shared Volume (CSV). The CSV fails to come online. This occurs if you enable BitLocker and local CSV managed protectors, and the system recently rotated the BitLocker keys. Addresses an issue that causes Windows to fail. This occurs when you use BitLocker on a storage medium that has a large sector size. Affects the Windows Kernel Vulnerable Driver Blocklist, DriverSiPolicy.p7b. It adds drivers that are at risk for Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver (BYOVD) attacks. Addresses an issue that affects the fastfat file system driver. It stops responding because of a race condition. Addresses an issue that affects refsutil.exe. Options, like salvage and leak, do not work properly on Resilient File System (ReFS) volumes. Addresses an issue that affects I/O over Server Message Block (SMB). It might fail when you use the LZ77+Huffman compression algorithm.

Install Windows 11 build 22000.2245

If you want to download and install the Windows 11 build 22000.2245, open the “Windows Update” settings and click the “ Check for Updates” button.

Although modern printers can come with a built-in print server to make it easy to share the device with computers in the network, you may still use Windows 11 to share a printer with other users if it doesn’t have that functionality.

However, if the printer sharing isn’t working, you’re unable to find the printer in the network, or for whatever other reason, you can use several troubleshooting steps to resolve this problem on Windows 11.

This guide will teach you the different ways to troubleshoot and fix problems when sharing a printer on the network.

• Fix printer sharing by updating driver
• Fix printer sharing by removing recent update
• Fix printer sharing with Troubleshooter
• Fix printer sharing with firewall troubleshooting
• Fix printer sharing with reshare configuration

Fix printer sharing by updating driver

To fix a shared printer on Windows 11, use these steps:

1. Open Settings on Windows 11.
2. Click on Windows Update .
3. Click the Advanced options tab.
4. Under the “Additional options” section, click the Optional updates setting.
5. Select the printer driver update.
6. Click the “Download and install” button.

Once you complete the steps, try to send a print job to confirm the printer is working.

Fix printer sharing by removing recent update

To remove a problematic update conflicting with the printer driver or networking settings, use these steps:

1. Open Settings .
2. Click on Windows Update .
3. Click the Update history tab.
4. Under the “Related settings” section, click the Uninstall updates option.
5. Click the Uninstall button for the most recent update.

After you complete the steps, you may need to restart the computer, and upon restart, send a new print job to confirm the printer is working.

Fix printer sharing with Troubleshooter

To run the printer troubleshooter to resolve common sharing problems, use these steps:

1. Open Settings .
2. Click on Bluetooth & devices .
3. Click the Printers & scanners tab.
4. Under the “Related settings” section, click the Troubleshoot option.
5. Select the shared printer with the problem.
6. Click the Next button.
7. Continue with the on-screen directions (if necessary).

Once you complete the steps, the Troubleshooter should be able to detect and resolve the sharing or any other problem affecting the printer.

Fix printer sharing with firewall troubleshooting

To resolve firewall problems sharing a printer on Windows 11, use these steps:

1. Open Windows Security .
2. Click on Firewall & network protection .
3. Click the active network – for example, “Private network.”
4. Turn off the “Microsoft Defender Firewall” toggle switch.
5. Clear the “Blocks all incoming connections, including those in the list of allowed apps” option.

Once you complete the steps, try to print one more time, and if the print job is sent successfully, then the problem may be related to the firewall configuration.

Allow printer over firewall

To allow a printer over the firewall on Windows 11, use these steps:

1. Open Windows Security .
2. Click on Firewall & network protection .
3. Click the “Allow an app through firewall” setting.
4. Click the Change settings button.
5. Check the “Network Discovery” option with the Private option (and select the Public option if you are in a public network).
6. Check the “File and Printer Sharing” option with the Private option (and choose the “Public” option if you’re in a public network).

If you’re troubleshooting devices that use the SMB protocol, refer to this Microsoft documentation page .

Fix printer sharing with reshare configuration

To reshare a printer, you must first stop the current configuration and reconfigure the share settings.

Stop printer share

To stop sharing a printer on Windows 11, use these steps:

1. Open Settings .
2. Click on Bluetooth & devices .
3. Click the Printers & scanners tab.
4. Select the shared printer in the network.
5. Click the Printer settings tab.
6. Click the Printer properties setting.
7. Click the Sharing tab.
8. Clear the “Share this printer” option.
9. Click the Apply button.
10. Click the OK button.

After completing the steps, confirm you can print to the printer locally and then share the printer again.

Start printer share

To share a printer in the network on Windows 11, use these steps:

1. Open Settings .
2. Click on Bluetooth & devices .
3. Click the Printers & scanners tab.
4. Select the shared printer in the network.
5. Click the Printer settings tab.
6. Click the Printer properties setting.
7. Click the Sharing tab.
8. Check the “Share this printer” option.
9. Click the Apply button.
10. Click the OK button.

Once you complete the steps, you should be able to print again to the shared printer.