Security News > 2022 > March > Windows 11 22H2 almost here as it moves to the Beta channel
Windows 11 22H2 inches closer to release as Microsoft has now moved this version to the Windows Insider 'Beta' channel, allowing Insiders time to switch channels before a newer version is released to the 'Dev' channel.
Since Windows 11 was released, Microsoft has been fixing bugs and developing the upcoming Windows 11 22H2 feature update on the 'Dev' channel, with build numbers in the format 22579, while the release and Beta channels have been providing RTM 22000.
The upcoming Windows 11 22H2 update focuses on fixing existing issues in Windows 11, such as taskbar issues and the Start Menu, while introducing updated apps, like Notepad, Paint, and Media Player.
With Windows 11 22H2 moving to Beta, the Windows 11 'Dev' channel will soon offer the Windows 11 23H2 development builds.
Microsoft says that Insiders have at least ten days to switch to the Beta channel and stay on the Windows 11 22H2 builds before new builds are released to the Dev channel.
This pause in builds allows Windows Insiders to switch channels depending on whether they wish to stay on the Dev channel and continue testing experimental features or switching to the Beta channel to test the next Windows 11 22H2 update.