A new Windows 10 security update, Windows 10 KB5010342, has been rolled out to the public. MiniTool Software will show you what’s new and fixes in this new update. On the other hand, you can also know how to get Windows 10 KB010342 on your Windows 10 computer.
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Windows 10 KB5010342 Has Been Released
Windows 10 KB5010342 release date: 2/8/2022.
Microsoft has released a new security update for Windows 10 20H2, 21H1, and 21H2, and it is Windows 10 KB5010342. Windows 10 version 2004 will not receive this update. But if you are using an Enterprise/Education license, you can also get a new update.
As a security update, there are many security fixes in it. But this doesn’t mean that there are no non-security fixes. For example, this update can make surround sound audio work smoothly when you are playing media content via Microsoft Edge. On the other hand, Microsoft fixes Bluetooth devices not working when you try to connect Bluetooth devices.
You can get this update via Windows Update and Windows Update for Business. But the build numbers are different for different Windows versions:
- If you are running Windows 10 21H2 (which is also known as Windows 10 November 2021 Update), you will get Build 19044.1526.
- If you are using Windows 10 21H1, you will get Build 19043.1526. This update has some identical quality fixes.
- If you are using Windows 10 20H2 or an older version, you will get Build 19042.1526.
How to Get Windows 10 KB5010342?
Method 1: Download and Install Windows 10 KB 5010342 via Windows Update
Windows 10 KB 5010342 is an optional update. You need to:
1. Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update to check for updates.
On Windows 10 21H2, you will see the following update:
2022-02 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 21H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5010342)
On Windows 10 21H1, you will see the following update:
2022-02 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 21H1 for x64-based Systems (KB5010342)
2. Click Install now to download and install this update on your device.
3. When the installation process ends, you need to click the Restart button to restart your computer to complete the whole installing process.
Method 2: Download Windows 10 KB5010342 from Microsoft Update Catalog
Microsoft also offers download links for Windows 10 KB5010342. If you want to use a Windows 10 KB5010342 offline installer, you can get one from Microsoft Update Catalog.
This is the download link:
Windows 10 KB5010342 64-bit and 32-bit (x86)
There are many versions. You need to select a proper version according to your situation.
After you click the Download button, you will see a pop-up window with a link. If you are using Microsoft Edge, you can directly click this link to download Windows 10 KB5010342 on your machine. While, if you are using another web browser like Google Chrome, you need to copy and paste the link to the address bar and press Enter to download this update.
What are New, Changes, and Fixes in Windows 10 KB5010342?
Microsoft fixed many security bugs in this update. For example, it fixed the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol feature fails to perform its operation when the following attributes are detected:
SamAccountName and UserAccountControl
There is direct access to Microsoft Edge profiles within News and interests feed. Besides, there is a new reminder to Internet Explorer 11. With it, you can know the upcoming retirement.
It also fixed printer issues, apps not working if you type text using the Chinese IME. You can find more changes and fixes from here.
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