Source: www.bleepingcomputer.com – Author: Mayank Parmar
Microsoft has released Windows 10 KB5028166 and KB5028168 cumulative updates for versions 22H2, version 21H2, and 1809 to fix problems and add new features to the operating system.
As these updates contain security updates released as part of the July 2023 Patch Tuesday, Microsoft will automatically install the update over the next couple of days.
However, you can install them manually now by going to Settings, clicking on Windows Update, and selecting ‘Check for Updates.’
Here’s a list of updates released today:
- Windows 10 version 1507 — KB5028186 (OS Build 10240.20048)
- Windows 10 version 1607 — KB5028169 (OS Build 14393.6085)
- Windows 10 version 1703 — EOS
- Windows 10 version 1709 — EOS
- Windows 10 version 1803 — EOS
- Windows 10 version 1809 — KB5028168 (OS Build 17763.4645)
- Windows 10 version 1903 — EOS
- Windows 10 version 1909 — EOS
- Windows 10 version 2004/21H1 — EOS/EOS
- Windows 10 version 20H2, 21H1, 21H2, and 22H2 — KB5028166 (OS Builds 19044.3208 and 19045.3208)
What’s new in July 2023 update
Today’s July 2023 Patch Tuesday update has a lot of bug fixes and improvements. For example, this update adds many new features and improvements to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.
It also lets you authenticate across Microsoft clouds. This feature also satisfies Conditional Access checks if they are needed.
The update improves several simplified Chinese fonts and the Microsoft Pinyin Input Method Editor (IME).
They now support GB18030-2022. Characters in the Standard Chinese Characters List (GB18030-2022 implementation level 2) are available in Microsoft Yahei (regular, light, and bold), Dengxian (optional font: regular, light, and bold), and Simsun. The Simsun Ext-B font (GB18030-2022 implementation level 3) now supports Unicode CJK Unified Ideographs Extensions E and F.
Other bug fixes include:
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This update addresses an issue that affects a scheduled monthly task. It might not run on time if the next occurrence happens when daylight savings time occurs.
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This update addresses an issue that affects all the registry settings under the Policies paths. They might be deleted. This occurs when you do not rename the local temporary user policy file during Group Policy processing.
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This update affects the Desktop Window Manager (DWM). It improves its reliability.
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This update addresses an issue that affects .msi files. A minor update is not installed. This occurs when you use the EnterpriseDesktopAppManagement configuration service provider (CSP) to distribute the .msi file.
As mentioned above, you can download and install the update by going to Windows Update and selecting ‘Check for Updates.’
Original Post URL: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-kb5028168-and-kb5028166-updates-released/
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