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Windows 10 KB5018482: Here’s what you might have missed
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Updated onJanuary 16, 2024
updated onJanuary 16, 2024
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Remember that not only Windows 11 receives constant updates from Microsoft since there are also other operating systems to take care of.
That being said, if you are on one of the obsolete versions, such as Windows 7 or Windows 8.1, just know that these versions will reachend of serviceand no longer receive anything starting with January 2023.
Big companies such as Google have alsoretired Chrome browser supportfor these old OS versions, so it makes more and more sense to upgrade.
And, if you don’t want Windows 11 just yet, the obvious choice is good old Windows 10. And, speaking of this version, it just received a brand new cumulative update.
What should I know about KB5018482 for Windows 10?
The Redmond tech giant, aka Microsoft, has just released the optionalKB5018482Preview cumulative update for Windows 10 20H2, Windows 10 21H1, and Windows 10 21H2.
This above-mentioned update includes nineteen bug fixes and enhancements, including a fix for graphics issues in Direct3D 9 games and a bug that caused OS upgrades to fail.
Note that KB5018482 is part of Microsoft’s October 2022 monthly C update, allowing admins to test fixes coming in the November 2022 Patch Tuesday.
Unlike thePatch Tuesday cumulative updates, the C preview-type patches are optional and do not include any security updates whatsoever.
Remember that Windows 10 users can also manually download and install the KB5018482 preview update from theMicrosoft Update Catalog.
Let’s take a look at the changelog and see for ourselves what we should expect after downloading and installing it.
KB5018482 also properly synchronizes the Microsoft Vulnerable Driver Blocklist, which prevents drivers that have known vulnerabilities from being installed in Windows.
Before this cumulative update, Microsoft had not synchronized the blocklist to Windows 10 since 2019, effectively breaking this security feature.
And, after installing this update, Windows 10 20H2 will be updated to build 19042.2193, Windows 10 21H1 will be updated to build 19043.2193, and Windows 10 21H2 will be updated to build 19044.2193.
Lastly, don’t miss oururgent update alert: KB5034122 for Windows 10and learn why it’s a must-install for users.
Have you discovered any other issues after installing KB5018482 on your Windows 10 PC? Share your experience with us in the comments section below.
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Alexandru Poloboc
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With an overpowering desire to always get to the bottom of things and uncover the truth, Alex spent most of his time working as a news reporter, anchor, as well as TV and radio entertainment show host.
A certified gadget freak, he always feels the need to surround himself with next-generation electronics.
When he is not working, he splits his free time between making music, gaming, playing football, basketball and taking his dogs on adventures.
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With a desire to always get to the bottom of things and uncover the truth, Alex spent most of his time working as a news reporter.
