Current status as of January 26, 2023
Today we begin to automatically update consumer and non-managed business devices running Windows 11, version 21H2 Home and Pro editions to Windows 11, version 22H2. Since Windows 10, we have been helping Windows users stay up to date and secure with supported versions of Windows through automatic updates. We are utilizing this same approach for Windows 11 to help you stay protected and productive.
The automatic update to Windows 11, version 22H2 will happen gradually starting with those devices that have been using version 21H2 for the longest period of time. As always, you will have the ability to choose a convenient time for your device to restart and complete the update.
If you are interested in moving to Windows 11, version 22H2 right away, open Windows Update settings and select Check for updates. If your device is ready, you will see the option to Download and install. Customer feedback and analysis show a positive experience with Windows 11, version 22H2. We are excited for you to have access to the newest Windows 11 features, with delivery via servicing technology.
Note: If we detect that your device might have an issue, such as compatibility, we might put a safeguard hold in place. In this case, the update will not be installed automatically until the issue is resolved.
Windows 11, version 21H2 known issues and notifications
This table offers a summary of current active issues and those issues that have been resolved in the last 30 days.
| Summary | Originating update | Status | Last updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Local Security Authority protection is off." with persistent restart Once enabled, your Windows device might persistently notify you that it is vulnerable, and a restart is required. 
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| N/A | Confirmed | 2023-03-21 12:13 PT |
| Windows 11 upgrades were offered to ineligible devices Affected devices were not able to complete the installation process. | N/A | Resolved | 2023-02-24 18:01 PT |
| You might receive an error with apphelp.dll from apps using DirectX Outdated Intel Graphics drivers might cause issues with certain apps. | OS Build 22000.1219 KB5019961 2022-11-08 | Mitigated | 2023-02-24 14:44 PT |
| Devices with locale set to Croatia might not utilize the expected currency This can affect applications which retrieve the device's currency for purchases or other transactions | N/A | Confirmed | 2023-02-23 13:22 PT |
| Start menu, Windows Search and UWP apps might have issues opening Affected devices have apps installed which integrate with Windows, Microsoft Office, or Microsoft Outlook. | N/A | Investigating | 2023-01-24 09:58 PT |
| KB5012170 might fail to install and you might receive a 0x800f0922 error Security update for Secure Boot DBX might fail to install. | OS Build 22000.850 KB5012170 2022-08-09 | Confirmed | 2022-12-14 16:12 PT |
| Domain join processes may fail with error "0xaac (2732)" This might be encountered when an account was created by a different identity than the one used to join the domain | OS Build 22000.1098 KB5018418 2022-10-11 | Confirmed | 2022-10-27 16:57 PT |
| Compatibility issues with Intel Smart Sound Technology drivers and Windows 11 Windows 11 devices with the affected Intel SST driver might receive an error with a blue screen. | N/A | Mitigated External | 2022-09-22 17:52 PT |
| Some devices might start up into BitLocker Recovery Some devices might require BitLocker Recovery key to start up after installing Security update for Secure Boot DBX. | OS Build 22000.850 KB5012170 2022-08-09 | Confirmed | 2022-08-19 19:46 PT |
Resolved issues in Windows 11, version 21H2
Find information on recently resolved issues for Windows 11, version 21H2.
| Summary | Originating update | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 11 upgrades were offered to ineligible devices Affected devices were not able to complete the installation process. | N/A | Resolved |
| Application shortcuts might not work from the Start menu or other locations Errors might be observed when trying to run exe files. Changes to Microsoft Defender can help. | N/A | Resolved |
| Database connections using Microsoft ODBC SQL Server driver might fail. Apps using ODBC connections might fail to connect to databases. | OS Build 22000.1219 KB5019961 2022-11-08 | Resolved KB5022287 |
| Direct Access might be unable to reconnect after your device has connectivity issues This issue might happen after losing network connectivity or transitioning between Wi-Fi networks. | OS Build 22000.1165 KB5018483 2022-10-25 | Resolved KB5021234 |
| Sign in failures and other issues related to Kerberos authentication After installing updates released November 2022 on Domain Controllers, you might have Kerberos authentication issues. | OS Build 22000.1219 KB5019961 2022-11-08 | Resolved |
| Direct Access might be unable to reconnect after your device has connectivity issues This issue might happen after losing network connectivity or transitioning between Wi-Fi networks or access points. | OS Build 22000.1165 KB5018483 2022-10-25 | Resolved |
| The September 2022 preview release is listed in Windows Server Update Services Preview updates are generally made available from the Microsoft Update Catalog and Windows Updates. | N/A | Resolved KB5018418 |
| Possible issues caused by Daylight Savings Time change in Jordan Jordanian government announced a Daylight Saving Time (DST) change for winter 2022. | N/A | Resolved KB5018483 |
| SSL/TLS handshake might fail We have received reports that some types of SSL and TLS connections might have handshake failures. | OS Build 22000.1098 KB5018418 2022-10-11 | Resolved KB5020387 |
