3175x175(CURRENT).thumb.jpg.b05acc060982b36f5891ba728e6d953c.jpg)
It's the second Tuesday of the month, which means it's Patch Tuesday time again. As such, today, Microsoft is rolling out the monthly security update (also called "B release") for August 2024 on Windows Server 20H2 and Windows 10 for the latest supported versions, 20H2, 21H2, and 22H2. The new updates are being distributed under KB5041580, bumping up the builds to 19044.4780 and 19045.4780. You can find standalone links to download the new update on the Microsoft Update Catalog at this link here.
The major highlight of the release is security patches.
Highlights
- This update addresses security issues for your Windows operating system.
After a couple of weeks without any, known issues are back:
Known issues in this update
|
Symptom
|
Workaround
|
|---|---|
|
After installing this update, you might be unable to change your user account profile picture.
When attempting to change a profile picture by selecting the button Start> Settings > Account > Your info and, under Create your picture, clicking on Browse for one, you might receive an error message with error code 0x80070520. |
We are working on a resolution and will provide an update in an upcoming release. |
Some of the older Windows 10 versions have also received updates today, which have been listed below with their respective release notes (KB) linked as well as links to download them at Microsoft's Update Catalog:
| Version | KB | Build | Download | Support |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1809 |
17763.6189 |
Update Catalog | Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) | |
| 1607 |
14393.7259 |
Update Catalog | ||
| 1507 |
10240.20751 |
Update Catalog |
It is noteworthy here that Windows 10 20H2 and Windows 10 1909 reached the end of servicing. Non-LTSC editions of 21H2 have also reached the end of servicing.
Hope you enjoyed this news post.
Thank you for appreciating my time and effort posting news every single day for many years.
2023: Over 5,800 news posts | 2024 (till end of July): 3,313 news posts
Recommended Comments
There are no comments to display.
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.