Patch Tuesday updates are being rolled out and in this sequence, Windows 11 22H2 has already received KB5028185. Now Windows 10 22H2 and 21H2 have got yet another patch with the Knowledge base number KB5028166. This release contains several remarkable bug fixes and improvements and increases the build numbers to 19045.3208 and 19044.3208 for 22H2 and 21H2 respectively.
Full name of the patch is 2023-07 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 21H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5028166) in which x64 is changeable and it can also be x86 or ARM64 according to the devices’s processor. See: Windows 10 KB5027215 Build 19045.3086 update is available to download. Let’s have a look at what is new in this release:
Table of Contents
KB5028166 Windows 10 22H2, 21H2 Changes, bug fixes, and improvements
Here is the changelog:
Bug fixes and improvements
This update makes miscellaneous security improvements to internal OS functionality. No additional issues were documented for this release.
How to download KB5028166 and install
First of all, make sure that your computer has installed servicing stack update / SSU – 19044.3205 and 19045.3205 then follow any of the following methods to install KB 5028166:
Through automatic Windows update
Automatic updates are crucial for maintaining the security of your Windows operating system. Microsoft distributes patches on regular basis to address vulnerabilities and protect against malware and other threats. By enabling automatic updates, you ensure that your system stays up to date with the latest security fixes, reducing the risk of exploitation. Therefore, install KB5028166 using the following steps:
- Click on Start and type updates.
- Press Enter to Launch the Settings page.
- Click on Check for updates.
- Let the system scan for the release and once completed, click on Download and install.
- after some time depending on your internet speed the Settings will show you Restart now button; click on this.
- The computer will reboot a coup;e of times and the Windows update will be installed.
Via Microsoft update catalog
Microsoft Update Catalog is a website that allows users who have sound technical knowledge to manually download and install Windows updates, drivers, and other software. It is primarily used when automatic updates are not available or when you want to download specific updates individually.
- Go to the KB5028166 direct download link – https://www.catalog.update.microsoft.com/Search.aspx?q=KB5028166
- Locate the file compatible with your computer’s processor.
- Once found, click on the Download button.
- An isolated page will prompt up, click on the solitary link lying there.
- After the Standalone file is downloaded, double click on it and click Yes on the confirmation prompt.
That’s all!!