July 9, 2024 at 02:14PM
Microsoft released the KB5040427 cumulative update for Windows 10 21H2 and 22H2, containing 13 changes and mandatory security updates. Users can manually install through Windows Update or schedule the installation. Notably, it includes Microsoft Copilot behaving like an app, addressing various issues, and introducing new improvements, while also resolving some known issues.
From the meeting notes provided, here are the key takeaways:
– Microsoft has released the cumulative update KB5040427 for Windows 10 21H2 and Windows 10 22H2, with 13 changes, including updates to Microsoft Copilot.
– The update is mandatory and contains security updates fixing 142 vulnerabilities.
– Windows users can install the update manually through Settings > Windows Update or schedule a restart for the installation.
– After installing the update, Windows 10 22H2 will be updated to build 19045.4651, and Windows 10 21H2 will be updated to build 19044.4651.
– New changes to Microsoft Copilot will be gradually rolled out to users.
Additionally, the update includes 13 fixes or changes, addressing issues such as Windows Installer, security updates for RADIUS protocol, improvements to the Copilot app, and fixes for various issues affecting app functionalities.
However, two known issues persist with this update, including Microsoft Connected Cache (MCC) node discovery being broken when using DHCP Option 235 and users receiving 0x80070520 errors when attempting to change their account profile pictures.
A detailed list of fixes can be found in the KB5040427 support bulletin and last month’s KB5037849 preview update bulletin.