January 9, 2024 at 02:55PM
Microsoft released KB5034122 cumulative update for Windows 10 21H2 and 22H2, containing January 2024 security updates. It’s mandatory, with limited fixes due to the holiday season. After manual installation or ‘Check for Updates,’ it’ll automatically start but can be scheduled for restart. New update for Win 10, addressing issues and introducing fixes.
From the meeting notes, here are the key takeaways for the Windows 10 KB5034122 cumulative update:
1. The KB5034122 update is a mandatory Windows 10 cumulative update containing the January 2024 Patch Tuesday security updates.
2. Windows users can install the update by going into Settings, clicking on Windows Update, and manually performing a ‘Check for Updates.’
3. Once checked for updates, the update will automatically start installing. It can be scheduled to restart for the installation to be completed.
4. After installing the update, Windows 10 22H2 will be updated to build 19045.3930, and Windows 10 21H2 will be updated to build 19044.3930.
5. The update addresses several issues, including one affecting the ActiveX scroll bar in IE mode, a shutdown issue when using a smart card to authenticate, and a display issue with the smart card icon during sign-in.
6. Despite the fixes, there are known issues with the update, such as a reporting error in BitLocker, Copilot causing icon switching on multiple monitors, and Copilot not supporting a vertically located taskbar.
7. Microsoft advises that the BitLocker errors can be ignored as they are reported incorrectly.
For more details on the fixes and issues, a complete list can be found in last month’s KB5034122 preview update bulletin.