Microsoft today released new cumulative updates for all supported devices, include server and client OS as well. The latest Windows 10 is getting both security and non-security improvements, as part of the company’s January 2021 Patch Tuesday rollout. It’s worth noting that only Latest Windows 10 October 2020 update, Windows 10 May 2020 update, October 2019 update, and October 2018 Update devices are supported.
In other words, if your device is still running the old Windows 10 April 2018 update, creators update the patch will be offered to you only if the device is enrolled in the LTSC (Long-Term Servicing Channel). Or all You’d need to switch to the Latest Windows 10 version 20H2.
On January 14, 2020 the company officialy notificed end of support for Windows 7. And microsoft recommend using windows 10 for latest security features and protection against milicious software.
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Check Windows 10 Version
You can press Windows key + R and then type winver to check the version number of your Windows 10 device.
The Windows 10 versions and their build number:
- OS Build 19042 represents windows 10 October 2020 Update
- OS Build 19041 represents windows 10 May 2020 Update.
- OS Build 18363 represents Windows 10 November 2019 Update.
- OS Build 18362 represents Windows 10 May 2019 Update.
- OS Build 17763 represents Windows 10 October 2018 Update.
- OS Build 17134 represents Windows 10 April 2018 Update.
- OS Build 16299 represents Windows 10 Fall Creators Update.
- OS Build 15063 represents Windows 10 Creators Update.
- OS Build 14393 represents Windows 10 Anniversary Update.
Windows 10 Security Update for January 2021
Here Microsoft has released January 2021 cumulative updates are the following:
- KB4598242 for Windows 10 version 2004, May 2020 update bumps OS build 19041.746, Windows 10 version 20H2, October 2020 update also shares the same update that bumps build 19042.746.
- KB4598229 for Windows 10 1909, November 2019 update that bumps build 18363.1316.
- KB4598230 for Windows 10 1809, October 2018 update that bumps build 17763.1697.
- KB4598245 for Windows 10 1803, April 2018 Update that bumps Build 17134.1967.
If your computer is running the old Windows 10 November 2019 Update, you can download and install the latest Windows 10 version 20H2, aka October 2020 Update, to get new features. Talking about these Windows security updates, as per Microsoft blog, January 2021 update completely focused on security improvement and sew of bug fixes. Here We’re going to detail each update in this article, and you can learn more about the specific updates in our articles linked above.
Windows 10 20H2 Build 19042.685
- The latest update Improves security when Windows performs basic operations.
- Also Improves security when using external devices, such as game controllers, printers, and web cameras.
- Addresses a security vulnerability issue with HTTPS-based intranet servers.
- Addresses a security bypass vulnerability that exists in the way the Printer Remote Procedure Call (RPC) binding handles authentication for the remote Winspool interface. For more information, see KB4599464.
- Security updates to Windows App Platform and Frameworks, Windows Media, Windows Fundamentals, Windows Kernel, Windows Cryptography, Windows Virtualization, Windows Peripherals, and Windows Hybrid Storage Services.
Known issue with this update:
- System and user certificates may be lost when updating from Windows 10 version 1809 or later to a newer version of Windows 10. This happens mainly when managed devices are updated using outdated bundles or media according to Microsoft. Devices that use Windows Update or Windows Update for Business are not impacted. Microsoft suggests to go back to the previous version of Windows to fix the issue.
- The correct Furigana characters may not be displayed when using the Microsoft Japanese Input Method Editor. Microsoft is working on a resolution.
Windows 10 1909 Build 18363.1316
- Addresses a security vulnerability issue with HTTPS-based intranet servers.
- Addresses a security bypass vulnerability that exists in the way the Printer Remote Procedure Call (RPC) binding handles authentication for the remote Winspool interface.
- Brings Security updates to Windows App Platform and Frameworks, Windows Media, Windows Fundamentals, Windows Kernel, Windows Cryptography, Windows Virtualization, Windows Peripherals, and Windows Hybrid Storage Services.
- Fix an issue that might damage the file system of some devices and prevent them from starting up after running chkdsk /f.
Known issue with this update:
System and user certificates may be lost when updating from Windows 10 version 1809 or later to a newer version of Windows 10. This happens mainly when managed devices are updated using outdated bundles or media according to Microsoft. Devices that use Windows Update or Windows Update for Business are not impacted. Microsoft suggests to go back to the previous version of Windows to fix the issue.
Windows 10 1809 build 17763.1697
Devices running Windows 10 1809 receive KB4598230(OS Build 17763.1697) that brings both security and non-security updates. As per the official support site
Addresses a security vulnerability issue with HTTPS-based intranet servers.
Addresses a security bypass vulnerability that exists in the way the Printer Remote Procedure Call (RPC) binding handles authentication for the remote Winspool interface.
Security updates to Windows App Platform and Frameworks, Windows Media, Windows Fundamentals, Windows Kernel, Windows Cryptography, Windows Virtualization, Windows Peripherals, and Windows Hybrid Storage Services.
Fix an issue that might damage the file system of some devices and prevent them from starting up after running chkdsk /f.
Fix a timing issue on print servers that might send print jobs to the wrong print queue.
Known issue:
- Devices with some Asian language packs installed may receive the error, “0x800f0982 – PSFX_E_MATCHING_COMPONENT_NOT_FOUND.”
To fix this issue, the company suggests, Uninstall and reinstall any recently added language packs. If reinstalling the language pack does not mitigate the problem, 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.
Windows 10 1803 Build 17134.1967
Windows 10 version 1803 reached out of support but still, the company released KB4598245 (OS Build 17134.1967) that brings fix for multiple security vulnerabilities.
Although version 1703 (Creators Update) is no longer supported, organizations running the Enterprise or Education edition of Windows 10 are getting updated KB4592473 to address a security problem and bumps the version number to 15063.2614.
Download October 2020 Patch updates
You can check for updates in Settings -> Update & Security -> Windows Update to get these updates.
Offline Download links
- Download KB4598242, 2021-01 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 20H2/2004
- Download KB4598229, 2021-01 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 1909
- Download KB4598230, 2021-01 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 1809
If you are looking for windows 10 version 20H2 ISO, you can get it from here.
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source: Microsoft support blog