Microsoft tests out new Start menu option in Windows 11 build 22458
The latest Insider build of Windows 11 includes just a single change to the Start menu.
What you need to know
- Windows 11 build 22458 is now available for Insiders in the Dev Channel.
- The build adds a link to the sign-in options from the power menu within Start.
- The latest build also addresses several bugs.
Microsoft just rolled out Windows 11 build 22458 to Insiders in the Dev Channel. The build includes just one change, a new option within the power menu of the Start menu. In the latest build, people will see a link to the sign-in options within the power menu of Start.
"We added a link to the sign-in options under the power menu on Start," reads the build's changelog.
Windows 11 build 22458 also includes several bug fixes:
Start
- Fixed an underlying issue that was impacting Start reliability.
Search
- Folders with # in folder name can now be added to indexing.
Settings
- Addressed an issue that was causing Settings to crash sometimes when trying to open the Display page.
- Clicking "More about refresh rate" in Advanced Display Settings now opens the support page it's supposed to.
- Fixed an issue where the Location page in Settings wasn't showing warning text explaining why the location services setting was greyed out if it was greyed out.
- Changes made to preferences under Manage App Execution Alias in Settings should now be preserved.
- Fixed a couple typos in the output of dll (Issue #206).
Windowing
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- Mitigated an issue that could make certain games unexpectedly crash when using ALT + Enter (i.e., switch between full screen and windowed) during with Auto HDR enabled.
Other
- Addressed an issue that was causing text truncation in the Encrypting File System window in certain cases.
- Fixed a rare scenario that could result in an uninstalled in-box app unexpectedly reappearing after reboot.
- Appx commandlets should now work with PowerShell 7.0+ (Issue #13138).
Alongside the latest build of Windows 11, Microsoft is introducing a refreshed Tips app. The app includes over 100 tips to help people know how to use Windows 11.
Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He's covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean's journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.