[Download]: Windows 11 Build 22000.194 ISO

Here download Windows 11 Build 22000.194 ISO for the latest Windows 11 build now available to Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel and commercial PCs in the Release Preview Channel. Improving on the previous version, today’s Windows 11 Preview Build 22000.194 (KB5005635) features several quality improvements and problems addressed. Before you download the official operating system ahead of the release date, here is what you need to know about the new cumulative update, changes, bug fixes, improvements, known issues, and more.

The development team overseeing Windows 11 progress recommends Insiders in the Dev Channel RS_PRERELEASE migrate over to the Beta Channel for a stable experience.

To wit, in June 2021, Microsoft officially announced the next generation of Windows operating systems. Since version 21H2 unveil, the Insider testing channels have already received multiple preview updates providers registered beta testers a chance to get up to speed with the upcoming Windows 11 OS.

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Windows 11 Build 22000.194 Update:

Like previous cumulative updates, Microsoft is trying to improve the overall experience by removing remaining bugs before the public release of the full and final version of Windows 11 OS.

And now, here is yet another “2021-09 Cumulative Update for Windows 11 x64-based Systems (KB5005635)” for insiders in the Beta Channel. Though if you own an unsupported device in the Dev Channel, this update is also compatible and available to download from the Windows Update.

There are no new features coming with this release.

In addition, the usual array of error fixes ensures a better experience with the operating system.

But, the ability to run Android apps for PC without third-party Android Emulators such as BlueStacks is still missing from this version. Hopefully, we’ll see it introduced in future releases soon.

That said, here are the main highlights of Build 22000.194 below:

Fixed a bug that results in artifacts around the app windows and dialogs when you enable and disable a high-contrast theme. The bug affects the UI of the minimize/maximize/close buttons, but it can be fixed in some cases if you restart your device.
Fixed Blue Screen of Death errors on modern standby-enabled PCs.
Fixed an issue that causes PowerShell to create an infinite number of child directories. This bug was spotted when testers entered the PowerShell Move-Item command.

Plus, there are currently known issues that still require attention from developers. We expect the majority of existing issues would get fixed before the final package is ready for launch in the second half of 2021.

Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22000.194 https://t.co/nLSbQ1lOQn

— Windows Blogs (@windowsblog) September 16, 2021

Meanwhile, check a list of changes, improvements, bug fixes, and known issues in the Windows 11 Build 22000.194 update for the Dev Channel and the Beta Channel.

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Windows 11 Insider Build 22000.194 Release Notes:

App updates

We are beginning to rollout updates for several apps that come included as part of Windows 11 to Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel. Today’s rollout includes the following app updates: Snipping Tool, Calculator, and Clock with Focus Sessions! Check for updates in the Store and try these apps out and let us know what you think!

Windows 11 Build 22000.194 Bug Fixes:

Addressed an issue where if you enable then disable a contrast theme, it would lead to artifacts in title bars, in some cases making the minimize/maximize/close buttons hard to see and use.

Fixed a crash with certain connected devices that could result in not being able to use Bluetooth.

Mitigated an issue that was resulting in subtitles not appearing when expected in certain apps, particularly Japanese language subtitles.

Fixed an issue that was causing certain PCs to bugcheck during modern standby.

Mitigated an issue when typing with certain 3rd party IMEs into the search box in Settings that could result in the candidate window being rendered elsewhere on-screen (not attached to the search box) and/or characters inserted into the search box not displaying.

We fixed an issue that causes PowerShell to create an infinite number of child directories. This issue occurs when you use the PowerShell Move-Item command to move a directory to one of its children. As a result, the volume fills up and the system stops responding.

This build includes a change that aligns the enforcement of the Windows 11 system requirements on Virtual Machines (VMs) to be the same as it is for physical PCs. Previously created VMs running Insider Preview builds may not update to the latest preview builds. In Hyper-V, VMs need to be created as a Generation 2 VM. For more details on the Windows 11 system requirements – see this blog post here.

Windows 11 Preview Build 22000.194 Known Issues:

[General]

We’re investigating reports from Insiders in the Beta Channel where after upgrading to Windows 11, they are not seeing the new Taskbar and the Start menu doesn’t work. To workaround this if you are impacted, please try going to Windows Update > Update history, uninstalling the latest cumulative update for Windows, and the reinstall it by checking for updates.

We’re working on a fix for an issue that is causing some Surface Pro X’s to bugcheck with a WHEA_UNCORRECTABLE_ERROR.

[Start]

In some cases, you might be unable to enter text when using Search from Start or the Taskbar. If you experience the issue, press WIN + R on the keyboard to launch the Run dialog box, then close it.

System and Windows Terminal is missing when right-clicking on the Start button (WIN + X).

[Taskbar]

The Taskbar will sometimes flicker when switching input methods.

[Search]

After clicking the Search icon on the Taskbar, the Search panel may not open. If this occurs, restart the “Windows Explorer” process, and open the search panel again.

Search panel might appear as black and not display any content below the search box.

[Widgets]

The widgets board may appear empty. To work around the issue, you can sign out and then sign back in again.

Widgets may be displayed in the wrong size on external monitors. If you encounter this, you can launch the widgets via touch or WIN + W shortcut on your actual PC display first and then launch on your secondary monitors.

[Microsoft Store]

We continue to work to improve search relevance in the Store.

[Windows Sandbox]

Within Windows Sandbox, the language input switcher does not launch after clicking the switcher icon on the Taskbar. As a workaround, users can switch their input language via any of the following hardware keyboard shortcuts: Alt + Shift, Ctrl + Shift, or Win + Space (the third option is available only if Sandbox is full-screened).

Within Windows Sandbox, the IME context menu does not launch after clicking the IME icon in the Taskbar. As workarounds, users can access the functionalities of the IME context menu with either of following methods:

Accessing the IME settings via Settings > Time & language > Language & region > (e.g., Japanese) three dots > Language options > (e.g., Microsoft IME) three dots > Keyboard options.

Optionally, you may also enable the IME toolbar, an alternative UI, to quickly invoke specific IME functions. Continuing from above, navigate to Keyboard options > Appearance > Use IME toolbar.

Using the unique set of hardware keyboard shortcuts associated with each IME-supported language. (See: Japanese IME Shortcuts, Traditional Chinese IME Shortcuts).

Conclusion

For more, head over to the official blog post. The long list of improved items and known issues indicate that the operating system needs more polishing. The Windows 11 ver 22000.194 likely still warrants attention from developers to remove potential errors from the Windows 11 operating system to get it ready for public use.

Interested users who are yet to register will need to first enroll with the Windows Insider Program to download the ISO file for this update. Whereas, existing developers should receive this update via a normal over-the-air update through Windows Update in Settings.