

Microsoft's support timeline for Windows updates is also tied to these yearly Windows updates. But the 22H2 update includes more wide-ranging enhancements, a new Microsoft account sign-in requirement for new Windows 11 Pro installs, new default security settings, and other changes. The operating system has received a stream of continuous tweaks and app updates since it came out last October, including a particularly noteworthy batch of updates in February. Microsoft adheres to a less rigid schedule than it used to when it comes to pushing out new apps, UI refinements, and minor feature improvements to Windows 11. The Release Preview channel is the last stop before public release for most Windows updates, barring unforeseen show-stopping bugs, and it gives developers, businesses, and enthusiasts a chance to take new updates for a spin before general availability. Windows 11 version 22H2 has just entered Microsoft's Release Preview channel for Windows Insiders, the company announced today.

Further Reading A comprehensive overview of Windows 11 22H2, the OS’s first big yearly update
