The optional cumulative update KB5017380 Preview for Windows 10 20H2, Windows 10 21H1, and Windows 10 21H2 has just been released by Microsoft . It includes several bug fixes and improvements, including new FIDO2 and Windows Hello authentication capabilities .
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The preview of cumulative update KB5017380 is part of Microsoft's September 2022 monthly "C" update, allowing administrators to test upcoming fixes that will be released in the October 2022 Patch Tuesday update.
Unlike Patch Tuesday cumulative updates, “C” preview updates are optional and do not include security updates. However, if you are running a Windows Insider, the preview update will be installed automatically.
Windows users can install this update by going to Settings, clicking Windows Update, and manually running a 'Check for Updates'.
As this is an optional update, you will be asked if you want to install it by clicking the "Download and Install" link.
After installing this update, Windows 10 20H2 will be updated to build 19042.2075, Windows 10 21H1 will be updated to build 19043.2075 , and Windows 10 21H2 will be updated to build 19044.2075.
Windows 10 users can also manually download and install the preview update KB5017380 from the Microsoft Update Catalog .
With this update, Microsoft introduced a new security feature that allows you to connect to locations in a Remote Desktop and authenticate using local FIDO2 or Windows Hello.
Additionally, you can now connect to your Windows device via RDP using Azure Active Directory (AD) authentication with local Windows Hello or FIDO 2 security keys.
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Other improvements include:
- You can now find News & Interests settings in Settings > Personalization > Taskbar > News & Interests. Alternatively, right-click the taskbar and select Taskbar settings.
- All taskbar orientations now support news and interests. A top, left, or right taskbar now has the same features and settings as the horizontal taskbar.
- Addresses an issue that requires you to reinstall an app if you didn't download the app from the Microsoft Store. This issue occurs after upgrading to Windows 10 or a later operating system.
- Fixes a rare blue screen of death that occurred after changing the display mode to use more than one monitor.
- Addresses an issue that causes IE tabs in a session to reload.
- Addresses an issue that affects IE functionality after you open a PDF file. When you try to open a different page using the same browser window, the page will not open in that browser window.
- Addresses an issue that affects the Microsoft Japanese IME when it is active and the IME feature is enabled. When you use the numeric keypad to enter a hyphen (-) character, the IME inserts the error.
- Addresses an issue that affects the performance of the search box. It doesn't render correctly if you sign in using Tablet.
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- Addresses a known issue affecting daylight saving time in Chile. This issue may affect the time and dates used for meetings, applications, tasks, services, transactions, and more.
Microsoft warns that after installing this update, some Windows devices may experience issues playing audio.
