Windows 10 updates KB5006670 & KB5006667 released

The October 2021 Patch Update is now rolling out and Microsoft has published cumulative updates KB5006670 and KB5006667 for recent versions of Windows 10.

This month's cumulative updates include security fixes for PCs with May 2021 Update (version 21H1), October 2020 Update (version 20H2), and May 2020 Update (version 2004).

The update is now rolling out via Windows Update, WSUS, and the Microsoft Update Catalog with numerous bug fixes and performance enhancements.

List of new updates released today:

• Windows 10 version 1507 — (OS Build 10240.19086)
• Windows 10 version 1607 — (will be up shortly)
• Windows 10 version 1703 — EOS
• Windows 10 version 1709 — EOS
• Windows 10 version 1803 — EOS
• Windows 10 version 1809 — KB5006672 (OS Build 17763.2237)
• Windows 10 version 1903 — EOS
• Windows 10 version 1909 — (OS Build 18363.1854)
• Windows 10 version 2004, 20H2 and 21H1 — KB5006670 (OS Builds 19041.1288, 19042.1288, and 19043.1288)

Like every Patch Tuesday, you can check for and install new updates by going to Settings, clicking on Windows Update, and selecting 'Check for Updates' to install the updates.

If you own multiple PCs or if you would like to patch the PCs manually, you can learn more about how to do so here.

What's new in the latest cumulative update for Windows 10

Microsoft has addressed several bugs with today's cumuilative update for Windows 10 version 2004 or later. This update advances PCs to Build 19041.1288, 19042.1288, and 19043.1288.

This cumulative update addresses an issue that causes apps like Outlook to suddenly stop working during normal use.

Addtionally, Microsoft has finally fixed an  issue that causes blurry News and interests icons when you use certain screen resolutions. The update also comes with the following fixes:

• Addresses an issue that prevents some applications, such as Microsoft Office and Adobe Reader, from opening or causes them to stop responding. This occurs on devices that are subject to Microsoft Exploit Protectionfor Export Address Filtering (EAF).

• Updates an issue that might cause distortion in the sound that Cortana and other voice assistants record. 

• Updates an issue that causes your device to stop working after you restart it.

• Updates an issue that prevents you from providing input to apps when the taskbar is not at the bottom of the screen. 

Windows 10 version 1909 has received the same set of fixes with KB5006667.

Windows 10 updates KB5006670 & KB5006667 released