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Windows 10 August Patch Tuesday [DIRECT DOWNLOAD LINKS]

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Updated onMarch 4, 2021

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Microsoftjust released the latest monthlyupdatescalled theAugustPatchTuesdayupdates, and like always, they bring tons of newOSenhancements.

As usual, theupdatescome with bugfixes, tweaks, optimizations, and improvements for Windows 10, as well as the occasional new feature.

Additionally, and most likely the most important part of all, thePatchTuesdayupdatesbring much-needed securityupdates, as well as a new list of CVEs that needed fixing.

Speaking of which, this month’sPatchTuesdayupdatescome withfixesfor 146 CVEs, and you can read more about them in this article.

Additionally, as you may remember, thelast round ofPatchTuesdayupdateswere the first to bring anything of great significance to the new Windows 10 V2004, so many of you are probably wondering what else did this month brings.

Without further ado, here is what this month brought for each major version of Windows 10.

Note:We’ve also included directdownloadlinks for each cumulativeupdate, so don’t hesitate to use them.

Cumulative updates included in August Patch Tuesday Updates

Cumulative updates included in August Patch Tuesday Updates

Windows 10, version 2004

Windows 10 v2004 is the latest major version of Windows 10, and as such as the most experimental features on it. That being the case you should install this version as soon as possible if your hardware allows it.

Take note that Windows 10 v2004’s system requirements aren’t that high, so don’t worry about compatibility issues.

Cumulativeupdatename:

Improvements andfixes

Known Issues

Windows 10, version 1909

Windows 10 v1909 and Windows 10 1903 share a core structure,coreoperating system, and an identical set of system files, therefore all cumulativeupdatesthat apply to one version are available to the other as well.

Cumulativeupdatename:

Improvements andfixes

Known Issues

Microsoft is currently not aware of any issues with this update.

Windows 10, version 1903

Windows 10 v1909 and Windows 10 1903 share a core structure,coreoperating system, and an identical set of system files, therefore all cumulativeupdatesthat apply to one version are available to the other as well.

Cumulativeupdatename:

Improvements andfixes

Known Issues

Windows 10, version 1809

Windows 10 v1809 received a new cumulative update that bumps the OS build number to OS Build 17763.1369.

One highlight of this update is that it fixes certain scenarios that would otherwise make Microsoft Excel stop working.

Cumulativeupdatename:

Improvements andfixes

Known Issues

Windows 10, version 1803

Note:Windows10, version 1803 has reached the end of mainstream support, and starting last month,there won’t be any more optional, non-security releases for this version of Windows 10.

Operating systemsin extended support have only cumulative monthly securityupdatesassociated with them.

Cumulativeupdatename:

Improvements andfixes

Known Issues

Microsoft is not currently aware of any issues with this update.

Windows 10, version 1709

Note:Windows 10, version 1703 has reached the end of service forHome,Pro,Pro for Workstation, andIoT Coreeditions.

In order to continue receiving quality and securityupdates,Microsoftrecommends that you get the latest possible version of Windows 10 installed.

Cumulativeupdatename:

Improvements andfixes

Known Issues

Microsoft is currently not aware of any issues with this update.

Windows 10, version 1703

Note:Windows 10, version 1703 has reached the end of service for all of its available editions. To continue receiving security and qualityupdates,updateto the latest version of Windows 10.

Cumulativeupdatename:

Improvements andfixes

Known Issues

Microsoft is not currently aware of any issues with this update.

Windows 10, version 1607

Note:Windows 10, version 1607 has reached the end of service for all of its available editions. Update to the latest version of Windows 10 that your hardware can handle if you want to continue receiving qualityupdatesto yourOS.

Cumulativeupdatename:

Improvements andfixes

Known Issues

Windows 10, version 1507

Note:Windows 10, version 1507 has reached the end of service on all editions, and it is also the oldest version of Windows 10 still in use. If you want to continue receiving quality and featureupdates, then you need toupdateto a much newer version of Windows 10.

Cumulativeupdatename:

Improvements andfixes

Known Issues

Microsoft is currently not aware of any issues with this update.

That’s pretty much our entire list of changelogs for all major versions of Windows 10 for the AugustPatchTuesdayupdates. If you want to check out the complete changelog of allPatchTuesdayupdates,check outthis article.

How else can I download Patch Tuesday updates?

There are plenty of ways you can get the latest Windows 10PatchTuesdayupdates, including:

Editor’s Note:PatchTuesday updates are incredibly important, so to better prepare for them and ensure an error-free update process, follow thisin-depth guide.

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