Thursday, April 22, 2021

Microsoft C Release Preview for Windows 10 Version 1909

Microsoft released the monthly “C” release preview cumulative update with non-security improvements and fixes for Windows 10 Version 1909.  As described in Group configuration: news and interests on the Windows taskbar, the "News and Interests" is stating to roll out today and is included in the Cumulative Update Preview today for Version 1909.  Additional information about this addition is available n the referenced article.

In addition to improvements and fixes listed in KB5001396 highlights include the following:

  • Updates an issue that causes blank tiles to appear on the Start menu with names such as “ms-resource:AppName” or "ms-resource:appDisplayName".

  • Adds the ability to adjust the amount of idle time before a headset goes to sleep in the Settings app for Windows Mixed Reality. 

  • Updates an issue that generates a stop error when you delete a file or folder from locations that sync with Microsoft OneDrive. 

Prerequisite:

You must install the April 13, 2021 servicing stack update (SSU) (KB5001406) or the latest SSU (KB5003155) before installing the latest cumulative update (LCU). For additional information, see Servicing stack updates and Servicing Stack Updates (SSU): Frequently Asked Questions.

If you are using Windows Update, the latest SSU will be offered to you automatically. To get the standalone package for the latest SSU, search for it in the Microsoft Update Catalog.

To download and install the update, go to Settings -> Update and Security -> Windows Update and select Check for updates. To get the standalone package for this update, go to the Microsoft Update Catalog website.


For information about the the types of updates released by Microsoft each month see Windows 10 update servicing cadence primer.

Important NoteWindows 10 1909 is reaching the end of service on May 11th, 2021, for devices running the Home, Pro, Pro for Workstation, and Server SAC editions and will no longer receive security updates.

Windows 10 update history




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