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Windows 10 May Patch Tuesday [DIRECT DOWNLOAD LINKS]

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Updated onMarch 4, 2021

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Microsoft just released the latest round of Patch Tuesday updates called theMay Patch Tuesday Updates.

In this article, we will be providing you with direct download links for each of these updates, and they vary depending on what version of theWindows10 OS you are using.

More so, each update will be accompanied by a miniature changelog.

Cumulative updates included in May Patch Tuesday Updates

Cumulative updates included in May Patch Tuesday Updates

Windows 10, version 1909

Windows10 version 1909 and versions 1903  share a common core operating system and 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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Windows 10, version 1903

Windows10 version 1909 and versions 1903  share a common core operating system and 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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Windows 10, version 1809

The 1809 version of Windows 10 is getting an update as well, this one bumping the build number to OS Build 17763.1217. Some of the highlights of this build include updates to improve security when using Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge, as well as other Microsoft Office products.

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Windows 10, version 1803

The May patch Tuesday updates come to windows 10 version 1803 as well in the form of new features.

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

Windows 10, version 1709

For those of you that don’t know, 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, if you meet any of those criteria, please update to a newer version of Windows 10 to continue receiving updates.

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Windows 10, version 1703

Similarly to Windows 10 version 1709, version 1703 has also reached the end of service for all devices runningWindows 10 Home, Pro, Pro for Workstation, and IoT Core editions, so make sure you update your OS as well.

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Windows 10, version 1607

The May Patch Tuesday updates came for Windows 10 version 1607 as well, but don’t forget that devices running Windows 10 Home or Pro editions will no longer receive monthly security and quality updates.

Update now to a newer version of Windows 10 to no longer have this issue.

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Windows 10, version 1507

The oldest version of Windows 10 still receiving updates is none other than Windows 10 version 1507, but despite the support, like the versions mentioned above, it is highly advised that you upgrade to a newer version.

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Patch Tuesday list of CVEs

Of course, Patch Tuesday isn’t just about new features, bug fixes, and performance improvements, as their main focus is actually security updates.

That being said, the May Patch Tuesday Updates bring fixes toover 147 CVEs.

How else can I download Patch Tuesday updates?

Patch Tuesday updates can be acquired like any other update. This means that you can use theWindows Updatemenu, theWindows UpdateCatalog, or the Windows Server Update Service (WSUS).

However, theWindows Updatemenu will download all available updates, while theWindows UpdateCatalog and the Windows Server Update Service will let you choose specific updates to download.

Note:It is important that youhave a backup of all of your databefore performing a big set ofupdateslike the ones onPatchTuesday, just in case things go wrong

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

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Radu Tyrsina

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