Windows 11 22H2 Release Date: Everything You Should Know

When will Windows 11 22H2 be released? If you are a Windows 11 user, you may want to know this question. In this post, MiniTool Software will tell you Windows 11 22H2 release date as well as some other related information.

Windows 11 22H2 Release Date

Since the initial release of Windows 11, it is set to follow an annual update cadence. That is to say, Windows 11 will receive major feature updates once a year. (This is also applied to Windows 10). So the first major feature for Windows 11 is Windows 11 22H2, which is also known as Windows 11 Sun Valley 2.

Microsoft didn’t release a feature update in the first half of 2022. So, it should release the annual update in the second half of 2022. Now, the Windows 11 22H2 release date has been confirmed: it is September 20, 2022.

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What’s New in Windows 11 22H2?

Windows 11, version 22H2 is focusing on continued polish, OS productivity enhancements, and improvements for tablet users. New features in Windows 11 22H2 may include but are not limited to the following:

Adds App folders in Start menu
Adds a resizable pinned area in Start menu
Adds Drag and Drop on the Taskbar
Adds a Focus Assist integration in Notification Center
Adds a new “spotlight” wallpaper feature
Adds a new Voice Access accessibility feature
Adds a new Live Captions accessibility feature
Adds new gestures and animations for touch users
Adds a new snap layouts bar when moving app windows
Adds a new Task Manager app
Adds a new “Suggested Actions” feature when copying dates/numbers
Adds Tabs in File Explorer
Adds a Better OneDrive integration with File Explorer
Adds Numerous UI improvements and consistency updates
Introduces a new taskbar overflow
Introduces dynamic Widgets content on the taskbar
And more…

Microsoft is testing these features in the Windows 11 22H2 preview builds, which are available in the Beta Channel of the Windows Insider Program.

How to Enjoy Windows 11 22H2 before Others？

Now, the Windows 11 22H2 preview builds are more stable. So, Microsoft releases them to Insiders in the Beta Channel. If you want to try Windows 11 22H2 now, you can join the Beta Channel and upgrade your system to the latest preview build.

However, if you are still running Windows 10, you need to first check if your PC is compatible with Windows 11 22H2 because Windows 11 has new hardware and system requirements.

Step 1: Join the Beta Channel of the Windows Insider Program.

Step 2: Check for updates in Windows Update.

Step 3: If Windows 11 preview build is available, click the Download & install button to install it on your device.

Note:

Microsoft hasn’t changed the requirements for Windows 11. It just adds a new tool, Registry Editor, to help you make a confirmation.

Rescue Your Lost and Deleted Files on Windows 11

You’d better back up your computer before upgrading your system. If data loss issue happens, you can restore your files from the backup. However, if there is no available backup, you can use MiniTool Power Data Recovery to get your files back.

This is a professional data recovery software, which can recover all kinds of files from different types of data storage devices. You can first try the trial edition of this software to scan the drive you want to recover data from. If it can find your needed files, you can use a full edition to get all your needed files back.

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Here is the related information about Windows 11 22H2. Let’s look forward to its arrival.

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