Windows 11 build 22635.2552 (KB5031448) outs in Beta Channel

Windows 11 23H2 receives build 22635.2552 (KB5031448) in the Beta Channel.
The update rolls out the “System Components” settings page and improves Dynamic Lighting.
It also delivers a slew of fixes, including some memory leaks.

Windows 11 build 22635.2552 (KB5031448) is now available in the Beta Channel of the Windows Insider Program with a slew of fixes and minor improvements for version 23H2.

According to the Microsoft announcement on the Windows Blog, the update KB5031448 continues the rollout of the “System Components” settings page and adds new customization options for Dynamic Lighting that manufacturers can customize in the operating system image for new devices.

In addition, this preview of Windows 11 23H2 resolves various memory leaks and delivers several fixes regarding “Reset This PC,” Windows Mixed Reality, Widgets, region and language, Microsoft Defender Firewall, OneDrive, File Explorer, and more.

Finally, the company isn’t listing any known issues for this update, indicating that version 23H2 is close to being completed.

Windows 11 build 22635.2552 fixes

This rollout also brings a bunch of fixes and improvements for build 22635.2552:

Adds new customization options for Dynamic Lighting OEMs. You can now customize OS images for new PCs. This includes setting up Dynamic Lighting defaults.

Supports the currency change in Croatia from the Kuna to the Euro.

Addresses an issue that affects cellular settings. The name of the mobile operator is wrong.

Addresses an issue that occurs after you run a Push-button reset. You cannot set up Windows Hello facial recognition. This affects devices that have Windows Enhanced Sign-in Security (ESS) turned on.

Addresses an issue that affects fontdrvhost.exe. It stops responding when you use Compact Font Format version 2 (CFF2) fonts.

Addresses an issue that affects Windows Mixed Reality. Microsoft Store stops responding when you try to access it using Windows Mixed Reality headsets.

Addresses an issue that affects the Widgets notification badge. It is in the wrong position on the taskbar.

Addresses an issue that affects PowerShell versions greater than 7.3.1. It might block scripts and not let them run in Constrained Language Mode. This occurs when you turn on a WDAC policy.

Addresses an issue that affects the Automatically Hide the Taskbar setting. You cannot set it using the SHAppBarMessage().

Changes the English name of the former Republic of Turkey. The new, official name is the Republic of Türkiye.

Addresses an issue that affects devices on which you have defined Windows Information Protection (WIP) policies and set up a proxy. A stop error occurs. This happens on devices that use Microsoft Defender Application Guard. In the past, WIP was known as enterprise data protection (EDP).

Addresses a memory leak in ctfmon.exe.

Addresses an issue that occurs when you use Universal Print to add a printer using its location. When you browse the tree view structure, the tree nodes do not work as you expect.

Supports daylight saving time (DST) changes in To learn more, see Interim guidance for Syria DST changes 2022.

Addresses an issue that affects the Device Management (DM) client. The sync session takes longer than you expect for the enrollment status page (ESP).

Addresses an issue that affects touchscreens. They do not work properly when you use more than one display.

Addresses an issue that affects the Windows Firewall Profile. When you are on a domain authenticated network, it detects a public domain. This is wrong.

Addresses an issue that affects Outlook. It stops responding. This occurs when you print to an Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) printer that has a slow response time.

Addresses a memory leak in TextInputHost.exe.

Addresses an issue that affects robocopy. The /efsraw switch stops it from copying data properly.

Addresses an error that occurs when you print using v4 print drivers.

This update improves the performance of the search box experience.

Addresses a Firewall configuration service provider (CSP) issue. It stops a device from syncing.

Makes Country and Operator Settings Asset (COSA) profiles up to date for certain mobile operators.

Addresses an issue that blocks external connections. This occurs when you set up a Kubernetes load balanced service and turn on session affinity.

Addresses an issue that affects Dynamic Lighting. The default provider is not applied as expected. This occurs when you set it up using Unattend files.

Addresses an issue that affects File Explorer. It stops responding. This occurs when you use Microsoft OneDrive.

Addresses an issue which could cause explorer.exe to crash when snapping or moving windows which were part of snap groups.

Addresses an issue which causes File Explorer to go unresponsive when using the option to browse for an app from the Open With dialog. The hang occurred if you tried to use the search box in the window while an IME was active.

As a reminder, Microsoft is no longer splitting the Beta Channel into two different builds, and moving forward, participants of the Windows Insider Program will receive the same 22635 build through an enablement package. Also, it is important to note that the company will gradually roll out features through its Control Feature Rollout (CFR) technology, meaning that not everyone will receive all the announced features for a particular build immediately.

Install build 22635.2552

To download and install the Windows 11 build 22635.2552, enroll your device in the Beta Channel using the “Windows Insider Program” settings from the “Update & Security” section.

Once you enroll the computer in the program, you can download build 22635.2552 from the “Windows Update” settings by turning on the “Get the latest updates as soon as they’re available” toggle switch and clicking the “Check for Updates” button. However, you will need a device that meets the minimum system requirements to receive the update if you are new to the Windows Insider Program.