According to the official changelogs, build 22581 for Windows 11 rolls out the new collapsed and expanded version of Taskbar for tablets to all testers, and it introduces other fixes for the Taskbar, Start menu, Focus, File Explorer, Settings, and more. Users with devices in the Beta Channel will receive many of the features already available in the Dev Channel that the company plans to roll out with version 22H2. For example, after installing build 22581, you will find new features, such as Live Captions, redesigned Task Manager, Start menu with folders, new optimization for tablets, and more.

Build 22581 for Windows 11 changes and fixes

Here are the fixes for Windows 11 build 22581:

Taskbar

Start menu

Focus

File Explorer

Input

Settings

Windowing 

Voice access

Narrator

Task Manager

Other fixes

Install Windows 11 build 22581

If you want to download and install the Windows 11 build 22581, you need to enroll your device in the Beta Channel or Dev Channel using the “Windows Insider Program” settings from the “Update & Security” section. Once you enroll the computer in the program, you can download build 22581 from the “Windows Update” settings by clicking the Check for Updates button. However, you will need a device that meets the minimum system requirements to receive the update if you are new to the Windows Insider Program. If you have a device in the Beta Channel, and you prefer not to install previews of version 22H2, it’s now the time to go to Settings > Windows Update > Windows Insider Program, and select the “Choose your Insider settings” and change the channel to Release Preview. Update March 28, 2022: Microsoft is now rolling out build 22581.100 as update KB5013283. However, the update does not include anything new, it’s only designed to test the update mechanism through the Dev and Beta Channels. Update March 29, 2022: Microsoft makes available build 22581.200 as update KB5013296. However, the update does not include anything new, it’s only designed to test the update mechanism through the Dev and Beta Channels. All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied. Use any information at your own risk. Always backup of your device and files before making any changes. Privacy policy info.