Microsoft has rolled out a non-security update for Windows 10 version 22H2, identified as KB5041582, with the build number 19045.4842. This update is relatively minor, focusing primarily on a series of bug fixes along with a few known issues that users should be aware of.
Changelog Overview
The update addresses various non-security issues within the Windows operating system, providing essential improvements that enhance overall performance. Below are the highlights and improvements included in this release:
Highlights- This update specifically targets non-security issues for your Windows operating system.
Important: To update to Windows 10, version 22H2, utilize EKB KB5015684.
This non-security update encompasses quality enhancements. Here’s a summary of the key issues addressed:
- Input Method Editor (IME): A memory leak may occur when a combo box is in focus and the window is closed.
- Country and Operator Settings Asset: The update refreshes COSA profiles for select mobile operators.
- Bluetooth: An application may become unresponsive due to a memory leak in a connected device.
- Bind Filter Driver: Your system might freeze when accessing symbolic links.
- Unified Write Filter (UWF) and Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM): An SCCM task to re-enable UWF may fail due to a deadlock, preventing the device from restarting as expected.
For users who have previously installed updates, only the new components within this package will be downloaded and installed on your device.
Windows 10 Servicing Stack Update (KB5041581) – 19045.4840
This update enhances the servicing stack, which is crucial for installing Windows updates. Servicing stack updates (SSU) ensure a robust and reliable framework for your devices to receive and install Microsoft updates seamlessly.
However, there are a couple of known issues associated with this update:
| Symptom | Workaround |
|---|---|
| After installing this update, users may find themselves unable to change their user account profile picture. When attempting to change the profile picture via Start > Settings > Account > Your info, an error message with code 0x80070520 may appear. | Microsoft is currently working on a resolution and will provide an update in a future release. |
| Post-installation, users with a dual-boot setup for Windows and Linux may encounter boot issues with Linux. This can result in an error message stating, “Verifying shim SBAT data failed: Security Policy Violation,” indicating a serious issue with the boot manager. | For this issue, please refer to the workaround outlined on the Windows release health site. |
To download the latest non-security update for Windows 10 version 22H2, navigate to Settings > Windows Update and enable the “Get the latest updates as soon as they’re available” option.
For those using Windows 11, further details regarding the latest non-security update can be found on the official site.