March 12, 2024 at 02:05PM
Microsoft released the KB5035845 cumulative update for Windows 10 21H2 and 22H2, addressing 60 vulnerabilities, including 18 remote code execution flaws. Users can install it via Windows Update or manually from the Microsoft Update Catalog. The update provides nine new changes and fixes, including improvements for Windows share and Windows Backup app functionality. Users are advised to promptly upgrade to Windows 11 or the latest version of Windows 10 to avoid security risks.
Based on the meeting notes, here are the key takeaways:
1. Microsoft has released the KB5035845 cumulative update for Windows 10 21H2 and Windows 10 22H2, which includes nine new changes and fixes.
2. The update includes fixes for 60 vulnerabilities, including 18 remote code execution security flaws as part of the March 2024 Patch Tuesday security updates.
3. Windows users can install KB5035845 by going into Settings, clicking on ‘Windows Update,’ and then clicking the ‘Check for Updates’ button.
4. The update is mandatory, and it will automatically start installing after checking for updates. Users can schedule when the computer restarts to finish the installation to make the process more manageable.
5. Windows 10 users can manually download and install the KB5035845 update from the Microsoft Update Catalog.
6. After installing KB5035845, Windows 10 22H2 systems will be updated to build 19045.4170, while those running Windows 10 21H2 will be updated to build 19044.4170.
7. The update includes a number of fixes and changes, including improvements related to Windows share, game installations on secondary drives, Windows Backup app, and Windows Hello for Business.
8. Support for Windows 10 21H2 will end in June 2024 for the Enterprise, Education, and IoT Enterprise editions. Microsoft advises users to update to the latest version of Windows 10 or upgrade to Windows 11 promptly to avoid exposing their systems to attacks exploiting unpatched vulnerabilities.
9. Microsoft announced that Windows 10, version 22H2, will be the final version of Windows 10, and all editions will remain in support with monthly security updates through October 14, 2025. Enterprise and IoT Enterprise LTSB/LTSC editions will continue to have mainstream support until January 12, 2027.
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