An optional update for Windows 11 (KB5012643, Build 22000.652) has been released

Microsoft has released an optional cumulative update for the release version of Windows 11, which includes all the changes from updates KB5012643 (build 22000.651)which was previously released to Windows Insider members on the Release Preview channel.

Among the changes, we can note an improved system for servicing the Secure Boot component, displaying the air temperature over the Widgets icon on the taskbar, as well as fixing a bug that caused the OS to freeze for about 40 minutes.

The update is distributed under the code KB5012643 and changes the build number of the system to 22000.652. To install it, you need to go to “Windows Update”, check for updates, then open the “Advanced Options” -> “Optional Updates” section and select the update with the code KB5012643. You can also manually install the update, by downloading it from the Microsoft Update Catalog at this link.

Changes and fixes

• New! Improved servicing of the Secure Boot component in Windows.
• We fixed an issue that caused the AppX Deployment Service (AppXSvc) to stop working after installing certain MSIX applications.
• We fixed an issue that occurred at the very beginning of the system startup process, which could lead to a crash in the OS.
• Improved the Autopilot client to handle updated Trusted Platform Module (TPM) capabilities that support self-deployment and preprovisioning scenarios.
• We fixed an issue that caused OS startup to take approximately 40 minutes.
• Fixed a memory leak that affected devices running 24/7.
• Fixed an issue affecting the Title attribute in IE mode in Microsoft Edge.
• We fixed an issue that sometimes resulted in video subtitles being partially cut off.
• We fixed an issue where video subtitles were not properly aligned.
• We fixed an issue that caused Windows to enter BitLocker recovery mode after a servicing system update.
• Fixed an issue that prevented obtaining an Endorsement Key (EK) certificate from a TPM device.
• We fixed an issue that prevented certain parts of Group Security Policy from being copied to the device.
• The current air temperature is now displayed on top of the “Weather” icon on the taskbar.
• We fixed an issue where the Minimize, Maximize, and Close buttons could not be used when the application window was maximized because the input focus remained on the Action Center.
• Fixed an issue that occurred when mapping a network drive to a Server Message Block version 1 (SMBv1) share. After restarting the OS, it was not possible to access this network drive.
• We fixed an issue that affected SMB multilink and could cause error 13A or C2.