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 March 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 March 2021
Here Microsoft has released January 2021 cumulative updates are the following:
- KB5000802 for Windows 10 version 2004, May 2020 update bumps OS build 19041.867, Windows 10 version 20H2 October 2020 update also shares the same update that bumps build 19042.867.
- KB5000808 for Windows 10 1909, November 2019 update that bumps build 18363.1440.
- KB5000822 for Windows 10 1809, October 2018 update that bumps build 17763.1817.
- KB5000809 for Windows 10 1803, April 2018 Update that bumps Build 17134.2087.
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, March 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 19043.867
- The latest update improves security when Windows performs basic operations and using Microsoft Office products
- Updates security for the Windows user interface,
- Fixes bug related to print jobs remaining in pending state and will remain in this error state until the spooler service is restarted.
- Bring several security improvements for the Windows Shell, the Windows User Account Control, the Windows Kernel, Internet Explorer, and Microsoft Edge Legacy.
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 18363.1440
- improves security when Windows performs basic operations and using Microsoft Office products
- Updates security for the Windows user interface,
- Fixes bug related to print jobs remaining in pending state and will remain in this error state until the spooler service is restarted.
- There is security fixes for Windows Shell, the Windows User Account Control, the Windows Kernel, Internet Explorer, and Microsoft Edge Legacy.
Known issue with this update:
System and user certificates might be lost when updating a device from Windows 10, version 1809 or later to a later version of Windows 10.
Windows 10 1809 build 17763.1817
Devices running Windows 10 1809 receive KB5000822 (OS Build 17763.1817 that brings both security and non-security updates. As per the official support site
KB5000822 Improve security when Windows performs basic operations and using Microsoft Office products and Updates security for the Windows user interface.
Addresses a bug related to print jobs remaining in pending state and will remain in this error state until the spooler service is restarted.
Includes several security improvements for the Windows Shell, the Windows User Account Control, the Windows Kernel, Internet Explorer, and Microsoft Edge Legacy.
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 17134.2087
Windows 10 version 1803 reached out of support but still, the company released KB5000809 (OS Build 17134.2087) 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 KB5000812 to address a security problem and bumps the version number to 15063.2679.
Download October 2020 Patch updates
You can check for updates in Settings -> Update & Security -> Windows Update to get these updates.
Offline Download links
- KB5000802 — 2021-03 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 2004 and 20H2
- KB5000808 — 2021-03 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 1909
- KB5000822 — 2021-03 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