Category: Windows 10

With release of Windows 11, Microsoft introduced strict hardware requirements that made outdated a ton of modern hardware in a moment. The OS required a newest CPU and a Secure Boot feature with TPM 2.0. For that, Microsoft was heavily criticized by users. As a new research shows, Windows 11 wasn't the first OS with such requirements. Actually, it was Windows 10 where Secure Boot and TPM were mandatory.

Microsoft has released KB5016690 to those who run LTSC 2019 versions of Windows 10, both server and consumer editions. The patch raises the OS version to build 17763.3346, and comes with a huge list of fixes.

Microsoft has confirmed a bug in Windows 10 introduced in the patch KB5015878. It causes some devices to not have audio, completely or on certain ports and in certain apps. The issue often appears on devices with the "audio enhancements" feature disabled  in the driver software.

Microsoft has released a new Windows 10 build 21H2 preview build 19044.1947. It is out with the patch KB5016688 to Insiders in the Release Preview channel. Among various fixes and improvements, there are options to remotely manage language options and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint improvements.

Microsoft has released monthly cumulative updates for all supported operating systems. Traditionally for Patch Tuesday, they do not bring anything new besides fixes. Updates are already live on Windows Update.

A new issue affects Microsoft's actual operating systems. When you try to open an XPS or OXPS file on Windows 11 or 10, the built-in viewer hangs and creates heavy CPU load. This happens to documents in some non-English languages.

There is some mystery around the new features that Windows 10 version 22H2 will get. Obviously, we should not expect drastic changes, as the Redmond firm is now solely focused on Windows 11, which already has its own version 22H2 with a massive set of new things. Still, Windows 10 version 22H2 is coming, and everyone is curious what it will bring with it. Microsoft keeps it in secret, but points that it will have something new.

Microsoft has made available Windows 10 version 22H2 to insiders using the Release Preview channel. Starting today, they receive Build 19045.1865 (KB5015878) in form of an optional update. To install it, you need to check for updates in Settings > Update & recovery > Windows Update and select KB5015878 in the list.

Microsoft has issued an update to Windows 11 version 21H2 for Insiders running the OS in the Release Preview channel. It includes a couple of new features, such as the ability to display urgent notifications when focus assist is on, Windows Autopilot deployment scenario compatibility. Also, it includes several performance and reliability improvements.

Microsoft has released new monthly cumulative updates for all supported operating systems. As usual, the patches are here to fix bugs and resolve vulnerabilities. Microsoft already redistributes the following updates via Windows Update and its Microsoft Update Catalog website.