Windows 10 gets one of its final non-security updates under KB5063842

It is the last Tuesday of the month, which means it is time for non-security updates for Windows 11 and 10. If you are still on Windows 10, you can download KB5063842, one of the final non-security updates before Microsoft pulls the plug on the operating system in October 2025.

Here is what is new in KB5063842 with build number 19045.6282:

• [Common Controls] Fixed: An issue that affects how certain supplementary characters appear in Windows textboxes.
• [Input and Composition] Fixed: An issue with the Chinese Simplified Input Method Editor (IME). Some extended characters were shown as empty boxes.
• [Licensing] New! This update adds a new feature that allows customers using the Windows 10 keyless Commercial ESU solution—alongside a Windows 365 subscription—to block outbound network traffic. This enhancement supports compliance with Zero Exhaust policies.
• [Mobile Operator Profiles] Updated: Country and Operator Settings Asset (COSA) profiles.
• [Multimedia] Fixed: An issue where mf.dll failed to enumerate redirected web camera devices on Remote Desktop Services (RDS) environments.
• [Windows Hello] Fixed: An issue in which Narrator reads the incorrect name for the "Enhance Facial Recognition Protection" check box under the Facial Recognition setting.
• [Search pane] Fixed: An issue that might cause the Windows Search pane to not show the preview pane correctly.
• [Family Safety] Fixed: An issue where the "Ask to Use" approval flow was not being triggered for blocked apps. With this fix, the approval flow now appears as expected when a blocked app is accessed.
• [Portable Devices] Fixed: An issue where the Removeable Storage Access policy may not work properly.
• [Windows Backup for Organizations] New! Windows Backup for Organizations is now generally available! Experience seamless device transitions with enterprise-grade backup and restore. Whether you're refreshing your organization’s devices, upgrading to Windows 11, or deploying AI-powered PCs, this solution helps sustain productivity with minimal disruption, ensuring business continuity and organizational resilience.

KB5063842 is an optional update, so feel free to skip it if you do not need any of those fixes. If you want to download it, go to Settings > Update and Security > Windows Update, check for available updates and click "Download and install." Alternatively, you can get it from the Microsoft Update Catalog using this link.

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Posted Wednesday 27 August 2025 at 5:25 pm AEST (my time).

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