Windows 11 build 22635.5170
| Build of Windows 11 2023 Update | |
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| OS family | Windows 11 (NT 10.0) |
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| Version number | 10.0 |
| Build number | 22635 |
| Build revision | 5170 |
| Architecture | AMD64, ARM64 |
| Build lab | ni_release_svc_betaflt_prod1 |
| Compiled on | 2025-03-26 |
| SKUs | |
| Home (N, Single Language, China) SE (N) Pro (N, Single Language, China) Pro Education (N) Pro for Workstations (N) Education (N) Enterprise (Evaluation, G, GN, N, N Evaluation) IoT Enterprise Team | |
Windows 11 build 22635.5170 is a build of Windows 11 2023 Update. It was released to Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel on 7 April 2025.
New features and changes[edit | edit source]
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- A new, larger layout of Start menu has been implemented. The layout will show the pinned apps section, the recommended section and the All list on one scrollable page. The layout is disabled by default, but can be activated manually by enabling the
47205210,48433719,49221331and49402389velocity staging keys. - A new button has been added next to the Start menu's search box for collapsing/expanding the Phone Link companion panel. This button is disabled by default, but can be activated manually by enabling the
49381526,48433719,49820095and55495322velocity staging keys.
File Explorer[edit | edit source]
The ability to open desktop folders and external folder links in new tabs within an existing File Explorer window, temporarily disabled by default in build 22635.4800, has been re-rolled out. It can be activated manually by enabling the 48433719, 49143212 and 52081114 velocity staging keys.
Shell[edit | edit source]
The ability to show icon labels for common actions on modern context menu, previously rolled out in build 22635.4660, has been temporarily disabled by default. It can still be activated manually by enabling the 48433719 and 54792954 velocity staging keys.
Bugfixes[edit | edit source]
- Fixed an issue where when using increased text size, the sign out and more options buttons may not be visible in the Start menu account manager.
- Fixed an issue that was causing File Explorer to crash in some cases when copying or renaming files.
- Fixed an issue where typing in some apps may cause them to stop working after disconnecting from a remote desktop session.
Bugs and quirks[edit | edit source]
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The following issues are applicable if the grid and category view of Start menu's All list (gradually rolled out in build 22635.4950) are enabled:
- When right-clicking on an app, the "Start settings" context menu may flash before the app's context menu appears.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
Start menu with new layout
The Start page in the Settings app
