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.
Category: Windows 10
A bug prevents XPS and OXPS files from opening in Windows 11 and 10
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.
Windows 10 version 22H2 will get some new features
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.
Windows 10 version 22H2 is now available in the Release Preview channel
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.
Windows 10 Build 19044.1862 (RP) improves the OS performance
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.
Cumulative updates for Windows, July 12, 2022
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.
Microsoft has released Edge WebView2 Runtime for Windows 10
Microsoft has finally released the most recent version of Edge WebView 2 to consumer versions of Windows 10. This component supercharges modern apps, including those that come from the Store, with rich and secure web capabilities.
Microsoft is working on Windows 10 version 22H2
Looks like we will see a new version of Windows 10. References to a newer release have been discovered by enthusiasts in the latest cumulative patches. After tinkering with them the user ends up with Windows 10 version 22H2 installed on his computer.
Windows 10 Build 19044.1741 is out in the Release Preview Channel
A refined version of update KB5014023 is out to Insiders running Windows 10 in the Release Preview channel. It includes all the improvements from the earlier released Build 19044.1739 and adds one more fix.
Windows 10 Build 19044.1739 (KB5014023) hits the Release Preview channel with fixes
Microsoft today release a new optional "C" update for Windows 10. It won't install automatically and targets devices running on the Release Preview channel. The patch KB5014023 is for Windows 10 version 21H2, and raises the OS version to Build 19044.1739.