November 12, 2024 at 02:43PM
Microsoft released the mandatory KB5046613 cumulative update for Windows 10 (22H2 and 21H2), introducing a new account manager on the Start menu and fixing multi-function printer issues, among other bugs. Users can install it via Windows Update or manually from the Microsoft Update Catalog.
### Meeting Takeaways on Windows 10 KB5046613 Update
1. **Release Overview**:
– Microsoft has released the **KB5046613** cumulative update for **Windows 10 22H2** and **21H2**.
– The update includes **ten changes and fixes**, notably a new Microsoft Account Manager feature.
2. **Update Mandatoriness**:
– The update is **mandatory** as it includes the security updates for **November 2024 Patch Tuesday**.
3. **Installation Process**:
– Users can install the update via **Settings > Windows Update > Check for Updates.**
– Automatic installation will begin after checking for updates.
– It is possible to **schedule** a restart for installation.
4. **Build Updates**:
– After installation, Windows 10 22H2 updates to **build 19045.5131**.
– Windows 10 21H2 updates to **build 19044.5131**.
– Users can also manually download the update from the **Microsoft Update Catalog**.
5. **Key Features and Fixes**:
– **New Feature**: Introduction of a **Microsoft Account Manager** in the Start menu.
– **Printer Issues**: Fixes for bugs related to multi-function printers (MFPs).
– **Specifically Addressed Issues**:
– Problems with USB connections and specific network commands.
– Scanner driver installation failures.
– vmswitch issues causing stop errors in virtual machines.
– Stop error during upgrade to Windows 11 due to race conditions.
– Updated product activation phone numbers for various regions.
– Improvements in mobile operator profiles and controller detection in WebView2 apps.
– Fix for black screen issue during Azure Virtual Desktop sign-ins.
6. **Error Resolution**:
– Microsoft reports no known issues with the update at this time.
7. **Additional Resources**:
– A full list of fixes is available in the **KB5046613 support bulletin** and related update bulletins.
This update aims to enhance security and usability for Windows 10 users while addressing various bugs and issues prevalent in previous versions.