Grab this Windows 10 update to fix HDR and video playback issues

The latest optional update for Windows 10 fixes HDR, video playback, and several other issues.

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What you need to know

Windows 10 versions 20H2 and 2004 now have a new optional update available. The update brings PCs to version 19042.906 or 19041.906 depending on the last major update your PC received. The highlights and changes for both versions are the same and include several bug fixes. Among the issues fixed, the update addresses a problem that causes HDR screens to appear darker than expected and an issue that causes video playback to be out of sync across multiple monitors.

Here’s everything that’s new with the updates, as outlined byMicrosoft:

These are optional updates, so you have to seek them out. You can either grab them through Windows Update by searching for optional updates or grab them through theMicrosoft Update Catalog.

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