Microsoft has rolled out Security update KB5004245 for devices running Windows 10 version 1909 that advance OS Builds 18363.1679. Also, there are new KB5004244 (OS Build 17763.2061) available devices still running Windows 10 version 1809, October 2018 Update. This is part of the July 2021 cumulative update that brings minor security updates including other quality improvements.
Note: If you are running the latest Windows 10 version 21H1, 20H2 or 2004 KB5004237 (OS Builds 19041.1110, 19042.1110, and 19043.1110) available for your device with security and non-security fixes.
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Download Windows 10 KB5004245
This is an important update that downloads and installs automatically. Also, you can manually install KB5004245 following the steps below.
- Press Windows + X and select Settings (Windows + I)
- Click on Update & Security
- Select Windows update on the left-hand side
- Then click on Check for updates button, to allow the download of KB5004245 from the Microsoft server
- Once done you need to restart your PC to apply them.
Well if you are looking to download KB5004245 offline package then you can get it by following the link is given below.
Windows 10 KB5004245 Offline Download link:
If you are looking for the latest Windows 10 ISO click here.
Windows 10 KB5004245
Note: Windows 10, version 1909 reached end of service on May 11, 2021. Devices running Enterprise, Education, and IoT Enterprise edition only receive this update.
As per the official Microsoft support site, KB5004245 improves security when Windows performs basic operations.
Also, there are updates for verifying usernames and passwords.
Adds Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) encryption protections for CVE-2021-33757.
Security updates Windows App Platform and Frameworks, the Windows Kernel, the Microsoft Scripting Engine, and the Windows Silicon Platform.
Known issues
After installing updates released July 13, 2021 on domain controllers (DCs) in your environment, printers, scanners, and multifunction devices that are not compliant with section 3.2.1 of RFC 4556 spec might fail to print when using smart card (PIV) authentication.
Windows 10 KB5004244
Devices running Windows 10 version 1809 aka October 2018 update receive new update KB5004244 that advance windows 10 Build 17763.2061.
- Updates to improve security when Windows performs basic operations.
- Updates for verifying usernames and passwords.
Addresses a vulnerability in which Primary Refresh Tokens are not strongly encrypted.
This issue might allow the tokens to be reused until the token expires or is renewed. For more information about this issue, see CVE-2021-33779.
Removes support for the PerformTicketSignature setting and permanently enables Enforcement mode for CVE-2020-17049.
Adds Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) encryption protections for CVE-2021-33757.
Also there are Security updates to Windows App Platform and Frameworks, the Windows Kernel, the Microsoft Scripting Engine, and the Windows Silicon Platform.
Microsoft lists known Issues in KB5004244
- You may receive the error, “0x800f0982 – PSFX_E_MATCHING_COMPONENT_NOT_FOUND.” if Asian language packs installed on your device.
To fix the problem the company suggests, uninstall and reinstall any recently added language packs. Select Check for Updates and install the April 2019 Cumulative Update. If reinstalling the language pack does not mitigate the issue, reset your PC as follows:
- Go to the Settings app > Recovery.
- Select Get Started under the Reset this PC recovery option.
- Select Keep my Files.
The Cluster Service might fail to start because a Cluster Network Driver is not found.
After installing the is update on domain controllers (DCs) in your environment, printers, scanners, and multifunction devices that are not compliant with section 3.2.1 of RFC 4556 spec might fail to print when using smart card (PIV) authentication.
If you face any difficulty installing the KB5004244 update, windows update stuck downloading, KB5004245 update failed to install Check our Windows 10 update troubleshooting guide.
Windows 10 KB5003174
The April 2018 Update (version 1803) is getting updated KB5001339 which bumps OS Build 17134.2208. Also, Microsoft has noted ending support for Windows 10 version 1803 all editions.
Windows 10, version 1803, all editions, has reached end of service. After this May 11, 2021 update, devices running Windows 10, version 1803 will no longer receive monthly security and quality updates that contain protection from the latest security threats.
Removes the Microsoft Edge Legacy desktop application that is out of support and installs the new Microsoft Edge.
Security updates to Windows App Platform and Frameworks, Windows Cryptography, the Microsoft Scripting Engine, and the Windows Silicon Platform.
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