
Regarding the release date, nobody knows exactly when the anniversary update will debut, but there’s a chance that it will be out in August or a bit later. So far, it looks like Windows 11 22H2 will be about minor improvements more than visual flair and bug fixes if we don’t consider the app updates.

This includes the calendar flyout which was abruptly removed from the OS or the ability to ungroup taskbar icons. Today, we are thrilled to announce Windows 11 will start to become available on October 5, 2021. While version 22H2 is going to be a positive update, some Windows 10-era features that were removed in the original Windows 11 release, still cannot be found here. This first update to Windows 11 also brings back drag and drop, the ability to pin more icons in Start Menu. Additionally, Microsoft is also testing a new sidebar design for Explorer. As per the release notes, the context menu is becoming faster. It’s not yet clear when tabs will be added to File Explorer, but Microsoft has confirmed refinements for Explorer. In terms of new features, there aren’t too many changes. Likewise, Task Manager is getting a colourful new look that respects both dark mode and system accent colour in a bid to create a more consistent experience on Windows 11.

These include erratic behaviour from the taskbar, various issues with File Explorer, and a weird bug whereby Explorer.exe crashes repeatedly in a loop in the latest builds for a small per cent of testers.

A large number of bugs have been addressed in Windows 11 Build 22610, the latest preview build as of May 1.
