Microsoft has released KB5018482 Preview cumulative update for Windows 10 20H2, Windows 10 21H1, and Windows 10 21H2 operating systems .
This update fixes nineteen bugs, including one that caused operating system upgrades to fail. It also fixes some graphics issues in Direct3D 9 games and brings various improvements.
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The KB5018482 preview update is being released as part of Microsoft's monthly "C" update for October 20222 in preparation for the November Patch Tuesday updates. This update allows administrators to evaluate the changes and fixes that will be implemented next month.
Preview updates “C” are not mandatory and do not consist of security updates, unlike Patch Tuesday cumulative updates. However, if you are using a Windows Insider build, the update will be installed automatically, without you having to do anything.
To install this update on a Windows device, users need to go to Settings, click Windows Update , and then select “Check for updates.”
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Because this update is not mandatory, you should click the 'Download and install' link if you want to install it.
Windows 10 users can also download the KB5018482 update manually from the Microsoft Update Catalog. The Microsoft Update Catalog is a website that offers updates for computers running Windows 2000 SP3, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, and later operating systems, including Windows 10.
Update KB5018482 brings fixes and improvements
The KB5018482 update for Windows 10 brings 19 improvements or fixes, with the most important ones listed below:
- This upgrade addresses an issue that may cause the operating system upgrade to fail.
- Addresses an issue affecting Microsoft Direct3D 9 games. Graphics hardware stops working if the hardware does not have a native Direct3D 9 driver.
- Improves graphics issues for games that use Microsoft D3D9 on some platforms.
- Addresses an issue related to the three Chinese character font. These characters are displayed incorrectly when bold.
- When Microsoft Edge is in IE mode, pop-ups and tabs display incorrect titles. This update fixes this issue.
- This update also ensures that the Microsoft Vulnerable Driver Blocklist works properly to prevent drivers with known vulnerabilities from being installed on Windows.
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After installing update KB5018482, Windows 10 20H2 will be updated to build 19042.2193, Windows 10 21H1 to build 19043.2193 , and Windows 10 21H2 to build 19044.2193.
A full list of fixes can be found in support bulletin KB5018482.
Source: www.bleepingcomputer.com
