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Windows 10 July Patch Tuesday [DIRECT DOWNLOAD LINKS]

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Updated onFebruary 26, 2021

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Microsoft finally revealed theJuly Patch Tuesday Updatesand, as always, the bring a ton of new features to the table ofWindows 10.

Not only do these monthlyupdatesbring new tools to the OS, but they also fix whatever issues were discovered since the lastupdates, and they also bring some vital security changes as well.

Speaking of which, these month’supdatesalsofix 136 CVEs, so if you want to read more about that, feel free to access this article.

More so, this round ofupdatesis mostly expected to focus on Windows 10 v2004, since they couldn’t last month due to the proximity between the launch of the newOSversion, and the release of theJune Patch Tuesday Updates.

In order to give you a better understanding of what comes new this month, we’ve compiled a list of changelogs for all major versions of Windows 10.

Speaking of changelogs, if you want to check out the complete changelog of allPatchTuesdayupdatessince the appearance of Windows 10, check outthis guide.

Of course, this doesn’t mean we will just be talking about the new changes. You will get the chance to see the changes for yourself since we will also be providing direct download links to all of the cumulativeupdates.

Cumulative updates included in July Patch Tuesday Updates

Cumulative updates included in July Patch Tuesday Updates

Windows 10, version 2004

This is the latest major feature version of Windows 10 available. This means that it has all the newest features and the highest level of security among all versions of Windows 10.

That being the case, make sure that you try installing it as soon as it becomes available, and if your hardware allows it.

Cumulativeupdatename:

Improvements andfixes

Known Issues

Windows 10, version 1909

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

Cumulativeupdatename:

Improvements andfixes

Known Issues

Windows 10, version 1903

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

Cumulativeupdatename:

Improvements andfixes

Known Issues

Windows 10, version 1809

This round of Patch Tuesday updates marks the return of non-security releases for Windows 10 and Windows Server, version 1809 and later. As far as cumulative monthly updates are concerned, nothing has changed.

Cumulativeupdatename:

Improvements andfixes

Known Issues

Windows 10, version 1803

Windows 10, version 1803 has reached the end of mainstream support. As of this month,there won’t be any more optional, non-security releases for this version of Windows 10. Operating systems in extended support have only cumulative monthly security updates associated 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, and IoT Core editions.

Thus, if you want to continue receiving security and qualityupdates, Microsoft recommends that youupdateto 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 1703

Note:Windows 10, version 1703 has reached the end of service for all of its available editions.

Thus, if you want to continue receiving security and qualityupdates, Microsoft recommends that youupdateto the latest version of Windows 10.

Cumulativeupdatename:

Improvements andfixes

Known Issues

Microsoft is currently not 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.

That being the case, if you want to continue receiving security and qualityupdates, you shouldupdateto the latest version of Windows 10.

Cumulativeupdatename:

Improvements andfixes

Known Issues

Windows 10, version 1507

Note:Windows 10, version 1507 has reached the end of service for all of its available editions, so if you want to continue receiving security and qualityupdates, you shouldupdateto the latest version of Windows 10.

Cumulativeupdatename:

Improvements and fixes

Known Issues

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

How else can I download Patch Tuesday updates?

If you prefer toupdateyourOSfrom more official locations, then you should know that there are 3 ways you can do so:

Note:Always remember tohave a backup of all of your databefore performing a big set ofupdateslike the ones onPatchTuesday.

Editor’s Note:PatchTuesdayupdatesare incredibly important, so to better prepare for them and ensure an error-freeupdateprocess, follow thisin-depth guide.

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Radu Tyrsina

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