Optional Windows 10 Update rolls out with long list of fixes

You can try out the upcoming bug fixes that will arrive with September’s Patch Tuesday update.

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.

What you need to know

TheWindows 10 KB5005101 Cumulative Updateis available now in preview. The update is for PCs running the Windows 10 May 2020 Update (version 2004), Windows 10 October 2020 Update (version 20H2), and Windows 10 May 2021 Update (version 21H1). In total, the update includes 34 fixes.

The preview update lets people test the upcoming changes and fixes that will come with the September Patch Tuesday updates later this month. It’s an optional update that only has bug fixes.

Here are the highlights of the update:

You can grab the optional update through the Windows Settings app or through theMicrosoft Update Catalog.

Get the Windows Central Newsletter

All the latest news, reviews, and guides for Windows and Xbox diehards.

Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He’s covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean’s journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.