Windows 11 build 22538, according to the official notes, ships with an updated version of the Voice Access app. The updated app adds voice access to use the touch keyboard. For example, you can spell words, enter numbers, punctuations, and emojis. Some of the new commands include, “Show keyboard” to open the touch keyboard, “Hide keyboard” to close the touch keyboard, “Click number” to type a key. The selected item in “ALT + TAB,” “Task View,” and “Snap assist” will now use the system accent color. The new touch keyboard and IMEs designs will now show on the Lock screen and where you enter your account information. The new Widgets button with weather information is now available for all users. Also, on supported hardware, the display calibration is now directly available under Settings > Display > HDR instead of opening a separate Settings page. Elsewhere, build 22538 adds support for HTTPS boot for Hyper-V Generation 2 virtual machines and enables the feature by default. You can access “ncpa.cpl” directly again. In addition, Windows 11 now includes the ability to download Speech Packs for Voice Typing from the Microsoft Store.
Windows 11 build 22538 fixes
As part of the fixes, this flight addresses a number of issues with File Explorer, Search, Taskbar, Settings, Input, windowing, Widgets, Voice Access, and Task Manager.
File Explorer
Search
Settings
Input
Windowing
Widgets
Voice Access
Task Manager
Taskbar
General fixes
Finally, Microsoft also notes that this release has several known issues that everyone should know before upgrading regarding Taskbar, Search, Input, and Widgets.
Install Windows 11 build 22538
If you want to download and install the Windows 11 build 22538, you need to enroll your device in the Dev Channel using the “Windows Insider Program” settings from the “Update & Security” section. Once you enroll the computer in the program, you can download build 22538 from the “Windows Update” settings by 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. You can also read this guide with all the new features Microsoft has been working on for the next version of Windows 11 (22H2). Update January 21, 2022: Microsoft is now rolling out build 22538.1010 as update KB5010882. However, the update does not include anything new, it’s only designed to test the update mechanism through the Dev Channel. All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied. Use any information at your own risk. Always backup of your device and files before making any changes. Privacy policy info.
