Windows 11 Pro 22h2 Build -22621.1194- -2023-- ... May 2026

Feature: "Smart Session Manager"

Go to your Windows Update settings. If you see version 21H2 or a very early 22H2 build, update now. The stability, speed, and security of Build 22621.1194 are worth the 20-minute installation window. Windows 11 PRO 22H2 Build -22621.1194- -2023-- ...

Users can install Build 22621.1194 through several official methods: KB5022360 (OS Build 22621.1194) Preview Feature: "Smart Session Manager" Go to your Windows

7. Upgrade / Installation

• From Windows 11 21H2: Supported with data preservation.
• From Windows 10: Clean install recommended due to driver compatibility for newer features like Voice Access.
• Known blocker: Some Intel SST (Smart Sound Technology) audio drivers caused blue screens; block was present until driver v10.29.0.10585.

Input Method Editor (IME) Enhancements

For multilingual users, this build significantly improved the IME user experience. The candidate window and toolbar received visual updates to match the Windows 11 aesthetic, and performance was optimized for typing in languages like Japanese, Chinese, and Korean. From Windows 11 21H2: Supported with data preservation

3.2 Quality Improvements

• Windows Search: Resolves a known issue that caused Windows Search to stop responding on certain systems, resulting in high CPU usage.
• Task Manager: Improvements to the Task Manager stability and reliability when switching between tabs (following the UI redesign in earlier 22H2 builds).
• Cortana Removal: Continues the deprecation of Cortana, aligning with the removal of the standalone app in favor of Windows Copilot (future roadmap) and voice access technologies.