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Windows 10 & 11 April Patch Tuesday [DIRECT DOWNLOAD LINKS]
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Updated onMay 10, 2022
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Yes, you guessed it! The third round of the monthlyPatch Tuesday updatesof 2022 have arrived, and they bring an entire array of changes for both Windows 10 and Windows 11, regardless of whether it is a newer or an older version.
As weannounced earlier today, the April Patch Tuesday updates are expected to fix some of the issues that were still pending, and in the article below we will be looking to see exactly what we get.
We’ve included detailed changelogs for each cumulative update, and we will also be providing you with direct download links from Microsoft’s Windows Update Catalog, so you know that they are secure.
Alternatively, you can always use other methods to get the latest updates, including:
Changes included in the March Patch Tuesday Updates
Windows 10 versions 21H2, 21H1, and 20H2
Windows 10 v21H2 is the latest major version of Windows 10, and as such has the most experimental features on it.
Fortunately, most bugs that were first present when it was first made available have been weeded out, and this version of Windows 10 is far more stable.
KB5012599
[DIRECT DOWNLOAD LINK]
Windows 10, version 1909
As the Redmond-based tech company said not long ago, Windows 10, version 1909 reached the end of service on May 11, 2021, for devices running the Home, Pro, Pro for Workstation, Nano Container, and Server SAC editions.
Devices still running this version of the OS will no longer receive monthly security and quality updates that contain protection from the latest security threats.
So, if you still want to receive security and quality updates, Microsoft recommends updating to the latest version of Windows 10.
Cumulative update name
KB5012591
Known issues:
[DIRECT DOWNLOADLINK]
Windows 10, version 1809
This version of the OS is outdated and will no longer receive any updates from the tech company. Users that are still running this old version on their devices are strongly advised to choose a more recent one to update to.
If you still want to use Windows 10 and are not willing to upgrade to 11, you don’t have to do so right away. After all, Microsoft announced that the support for Windows 10 will go on until 2025.
KB5012647
Known Issues:
[DIRECT DOWNLOAD LINK]
This wraps up our brief overview of this month’s Patch Tuesday updates, and we hope that by reading the changelogs above, you will make a more informed decision regarding whether to update or not.
However, keep in mind that if you choose not to update for too long, you will risk exposing yourself to subsequent malware attacks that usually follow the Patch Tuesday updates, calledExploit Wednesday.
However, if you do prefer to wait out until Microsoft fixes the issues detected in this month’s updates, know that you can always choose todelay the Update notification that you get for up to 35 days.
All in all, it is important to remember that the Patch Tuesday updates arereleased for a reason, so installing them, eventually, is something that you should do.
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Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina has been a Windows fan ever since she got her hands on her first Windows XP computer.
She is interested in all things technology, especially emerging technologies – AI and DNA computing in particular.
Prior to joining the WindowsReport team, she worked in the corporate world for a number of years.
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Madalina Dinita
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Madalina is a Windows fan since forever, especially interested in AI, emerging technologies, privacy, and security.
