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Windows 10 March Patch Tuesday [DIRECT DOWNLOAD LINKS]

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Published onMarch 9, 2021

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The 9th of March is now here, and that means that thePatch Tuesday updatesdelivered by Microsoft are here as well.

As always, these monthly updates are meant to improve all versions of the Windows OS with tweaks and new features, as well as fix whatever might have ended up broken in previous updates.

These updates vary in importance from one version ofWindows 10to another, and that is precisely why we’ve created this guide that will act as a detailed changelog for the month of March.

As an added bonus, we will also be including direct download links for all the cumulative updates, so that you can get them immediately, even if they haven’t become yet available in yourWindows Update menu.

Remember that you can update your Windows 10 Pc by using the following methods:

Changes included in the March Patch Tuesday Updates

Changes included in the March Patch Tuesday Updates

Windows 10, version 20H2

As of the writing of this article, Windows 10 v20H2 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.

That being said, you should upgrade to this version as soon as possible if your hardware allows it (the system requirements are the same as with Windows 10 v2004).

If you haven’t updated to Windows 10 v20H2, know that it is easiest to update if you already have Windows 10 v2004. Check outthis in-depth guide on how to get Windows 10 v20H2as fast as possible.

Cumulative update name:

Improvements and fixes:

Known Issues:

Windows 10, version 2004

Windows 10 v2004 shares the same core system as Windows 10 v20H2, so all updates, fixes, and improvements applied to one are the same as the other.

Cumulative update name:

Improvements and fixes:

Known Issues:

Windows 10, version 1909

Windows 10 v1909 shares a core structure, core operating system, and an identical set of system files with Windows 10 v1903.

Because of this, all cumulative updates that apply to one version are available to the other as well.

Cumulative update name:

Improvements and fixes:

Known Issues:

Windows 10, version 1809

According to Microsoft, users that still have the Home, Pro, Pro for Workstation, and IoT Core editions of Windows 10 V1809 should know that it reached End of Service back in November 2020.

That is why it is advised that you update your OS to a newer, supported version.

Cumulative update name:

Improvements and fixes:

Known Issues:

Windows 10, version 1803

Microsoft first announced that Windows 10 v1803 will reach the end of mainstream support, and starting with July there wouldn’t be any more optional, non-security releases for this version of Windows 10.

Because of the current global pandemic, as well as user feedback, Microsoft decided to extend thesupport for Windows 10 v1803 up until 2021.

Cumulative update name:

Improvements and fixes:

Known Issues:

Windows 10, version 1703

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 security updates,Microsoftrecommends that you get the latest possible version of Windows 10 installed.

Cumulative update name:

Improvements and fixes:

Known Issues:

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 ofWindows 10in order to keep your system protected.

Cumulative update name:

Improvements and fixes:

This security update includes quality improvements. Key changes include:

If this key does not exist, it will be created automatically. To take effect, any change todfslog/RootShareAcquireSuccessEvent in the registry requires that you restart the DFSN service.

Known Issues:

Windows 10, version 1507

Note:Windows 10, version 1507 is the oldest version of Windows 10 still active, and it has reached the end of service for some time now.

If your hardware allows it, update to a much newer version of Windows 10.

Cumulative update name:

Improvements and fixes:

Known Issues:

This concludes our article covering this month’s Patch Tuesday updates.

We hope that by reading the changelog, you’ll make a more informed decision on whether to download the latest updates or not.

If you do decide to to apply the updates, go ahead and use our direct download links, since the lead straight to the official Windows Update Catalog.

However, remember that the Patch Tuesday updates areextremely importantand should be applied, especially if you express any concerns regarding your PC’s security.

This is especially the case, considering this month over XYZ vulnerabilities were found.

As a general note, Patch Tuesday updates should be applied as soon as they become available in your region, that is unless you want to become a target duringExploit Wednesday or Uninstall Thursday.

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When not working, you may usually find him either at the gym or taking a stroll in the park, trying to find inspiration for the next articles he may write.

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