Microsoft's August 2024 Patch Tuesday: A Focus on Security
On this second Tuesday of the month, Microsoft has once again embraced its commitment to security with the release of its monthly updates, known as Patch Tuesday. For August 2024, the tech giant is rolling out its latest security update for Windows Server 20H2 and Windows 10, specifically targeting the most recent supported versions: 20H2, 21H2, and 22H2. This update, identified under KB5041580, elevates the builds to 19044.4780 and 19045.4780. Users can conveniently access standalone links for downloading the new update via the Microsoft Update Catalog.
Key Features of the Update
The primary focus of this release is the enhancement of security across the Windows operating system. Below are the highlights:
- This update addresses security issues for your Windows operating system.
Known Issues in This Update
However, as with many updates, a few known issues have resurfaced:
- Symptom: After installing this update, users may find themselves unable to change their user account profile picture. Specifically, when navigating to
Start > Settings > Account > Your info and attempting to select a new picture underCreate your picture , an error message with code 0x80070520 may appear. - Workaround: Microsoft is currently working on a resolution and plans to provide an update in a future release.
In addition to these updates, several older versions of Windows 10 have also received attention today. Notably, Windows 10 20H2 and Windows 10 1909 have reached the end of servicing, along with non-LTSC editions of 21H2. Users are encouraged to review the respective release notes (KB) and download links available in the Microsoft Update Catalog for further details.
