Windows 11 Insider Preview (KB5018486) was released to the Beta Channel on October 27, 2022. This build is a minor update that continues to refine features introduced in version 22H2 through the Unified Update Platform (UUP) , which aims to provide faster, smaller, and more efficient cumulative updates. Key Features and Improvements
: A new consent form for Face and Fingerprint biometrics provides clearer options for storing or deleting biometric data if not used for over 365 days.
: Improved OS self-healing capabilities during the update process. Windows 11 Insider Preview (KB5018486) was released to
: Enhanced visual treatments for search on the taskbar to improve discoverability for a small subset of users.
: Addressed a bug where cached credentials for FIDO2 security keys were being incorrectly removed on hybrid domain-joined devices. : Improved OS self-healing capabilities during the update
: Adds a direct option to open the Task Manager by right-clicking the Taskbar.
This build is part of a split-release strategy where Build 22623 has new features enabled by default, while Build 22621 has them turned off. : Adds a direct option to open the
For further technical details, you can visit the Official Windows Insider Blog or track updates via the Microsoft Support History .