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Windows 10 March Patch Tuesday [DIRECT DOWNLOAD LINKS]

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Updated onMarch 25, 2020

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The third round of major updates for the year 2020 are here, and they are called theMarch Patch Tuesday updates. As it is common with all Patch Tuesday updates, they target all major versions ofWindows 10.

Additionally, this marks the first real round of Patch Tuesday Updates where Windows 7 no longer receives any more updates, as all major fixes have been fixed in prior updates andpatches.

Cumulative updates included in March Patch Tuesday Updates

Cumulative updates included in March Patch Tuesday Updates

Windows 10, version 1909

Windows 10version 1909 and versions 1903  share a common coreoperating systemand an identical set of system files. As a result, all major changes that apply to one version will be present in the other.

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Improvements and fixes

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Windows 10, version 1903

Windows 10version 1909 and versions 1903  share a common coreoperating systemand an identical set of system files. As a result, all major changes that apply to one version will be present in the other.

Cumulative update name:

Improvements and fixes

Known Issues

Windows 10, version 1809

Windows 10, version 1809 gets an update as well, bumping the build number to 17763.1098. One of the highlights of this build are some security improvements towards security when using Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer.

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Improvements and fixes

Known Issues

Windows 10, version 1803

Windows 10 version 1803 is also getting an update that takes the build to OS Build 17134.1365. Among the many new improvements, one thing worth mentioning is the update to improve security when using external devices (such as game controllers, printers, and web cameras).

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Improvements and fixes

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Windows 10, version 1709

Windows 10, version 1709, reached the end of service on April 9, 2019, for devices running Windows 10 Home, Pro, Pro for Workstation, and IoT Core editions. As such, these devices will longer receive monthly security and quality updates.

If you desire to keep working efficiently and safely, Microsoft recommends that you update to the latest version of Windows 10.

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Improvements and fixes

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Windows 10, version 1703

Windows 10, version 1703 has reached end of service for all editions. If you want to continue receiving security and quality updates, Microsoft recommends updating to the latest version of Windows 10.

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Improvements and fixes

Known Issues

Windows 10, version 1607

Windows 10, version 1607, reached the end of service on April 10, 2019, for devices running Windows 10 Home, Pro, Pro for Workstation, and IoT Core editions. This means that the devices running this version will no longer receive monthly security and quality updates.

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Improvements and fixes

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Windows 10, version 1507

This update stands out compared to those of other builds, since they include the most fixes, albeit they are rather minor.

These include changes Updates an issue that might prevent icons and cursors from appearing as expected, updates to improve security when using Microsoft Office products, and more.

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Improvements and fixes

Known Issues

Patch Tuesday list of CVEs

If you want to learn more about this month’s list of common vulnerabilities and exposures, you can check out the list below. Keep in mind that this is not the full list. If you want to know about this month’s 115 CVEs, you can check outthis article.

How do I get the latest updates?

The most common and secure method of installing the updates is viaWindows 10‘sWindowsUpdate feature. The latest updates should appear as available there as soon as they are released.

However, if you are only interested in a specific update, then all you need to do is visit theWindows Update Catalog, and enter the specific KB number. The download should start immediately, and you can then manually install the updates that you desire.

Other viable sources for updates include:

Note:Don’t forget to alwayshave a backup of all of your databefore performing a big set of updates like the ones onPatch Tuesday.

Editor’s Note:If you want to know everything there is to know on Patch Tuesday, check out thisin-depth guide.

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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.