Windows 10 22H2 update KB5039299 fixes key taskbar issues

Windows 10 22H2, as part of the Insider program, has received update KB5039299, resolving several vital bugs. For users, this means the start of tests, which, when completed, will result in the patch being deployed on all computers. Initially, it will most likely be optional.

Users of Windows 10 22H2 can soon expect the release of a new, valuable update. Testers within the Insider program already have access to the KB5039299 package to evaluate. According to a declaration by Windows Latest, this package effectively resolves issues with the taskbar and Windows Backup. The patch has appeared on the Beta and Release Preview channels and has increased the system build to 19045.4593.

The introduced fixes include improvements to the taskbar and search feature. Microsoft states that bugs have been eliminated, and everything now works stably. To download the update, you need to be part of the Insider program and use the appropriate Windows 10 update channel and activate a setting in Windows Update that ensures fixes reach you first. This setting is also worth considering when using stable Windows 10 and 11 releases.

In the context of Windows 10 22H2 updates, it is essential to remember that this version has a planned end date. The system will cease to be supported at the end of next year. After that, users will miss out on new features and security patches, which keep Windows immune to known network attacks. Microsoft has long recommended considering an update, including the possibility of a free transition to Windows 11.