Category: Windows 10

Microsoft has issued KB5066198, the last optional non-security preview update for Windows 10, version 22H2. This release delivers targeted fixes ahead of the upcoming Patch Tuesday and marks a significant milestone as Windows 10 approaches its end of support.

Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 10 users in the European Economic Area (EEA) will continue to receive free security updates until October 14, 2026, without any strings attached. This means that users in these countries will not need to sync their PC settings with the cloud to continue OS support.

Microsoft has released Windows 10 22H2 Build 19045.6276 (KB5063842) to the Release Preview Channel for Insiders who are on Windows 10, version 22H2. This update includes the following features and improvements.

A legal action has been initiated against Microsoft by Lawrence Klein, a Windows 10 user, following the company’s announcement to discontinue official support for the operating system. Klein uses two laptops that do not meet the requirements for upgrading to Windows 11.

Microsoft has updated its Extended Security Updates (ESU) program for Windows 10, confirming that all enrollment methods now require a Microsoft Account. This includes the $30 one-time purchase option, which previously led some users to believe an account was unnecessary. But the latter license now covers up to 10 devices..

A recent cumulative update for Windows 10 has introduced a bug that the emoji panel's search feature non-working. It was introduced in the release of update KB5062554 on July 8, 2025. This update addresses security flaws and system stability issues, but unexpectedly damaged the emoji search function.

Windows 10, Build 19045.6156 (KB5062649) is now available to the Release Preview Channel for Insiders running Windows 10, version 22H2. It comes with a few minor fixes and small improvements.

Microsoft has released cumulative updates for all supported operating systems. The Patch Tuesday updates primarily focus on fixing discovered bugs and vulnerabilities, but may also include new features. The updates are now available in Windows Update.

Microsoft has announced free updates for Windows 10 users for one year, part of the Extended Support Updates (ESU) program. The updates will be available until October 2026, but under one condition: The user must set up synchronization of system settings with their Microsoft account with the Windows Backup application.

Microsoft today released Windows 10 Build 19045.6029 to Insiders in the Release Preview channel. It applies to version 22H2 and became available via the KB5061087 patch. This update brings several improvements, including updated COSA profiles for mobile operators, fixes for COM activation errors, and an upgraded cURL tool. It introduces enhanced app defaults for EEA users, improved Start Menu reliability, and better handling of language packs and FOD packages. Additional fixes include resolution of scanning issues with USB printers, version display inaccuracies in Settings, and system crashes affecting Kiosk devices and SMB shares.