Thursday, July 29, 2021

Windows July C Release Preview Update for Windows 10 Versions 21H1, 2004 and 20H2


Microsoft released
KB5004296, the monthly “C” release preview cumulative update with non-security improvements and fixes for Windows 10 Versions 21H1, 20H2, and 2004.  The highlighted changes include the following:

  • Updates an issue that prevents gaming services from opening certain games for desktop users.

  • Updates an issue that prevents you from entering text using the Input Method Editor (IME). This might occur, for example, after startup if you have set the power options to shut down a laptop by closing its lid.

  • Updates an issue that plays the sound for selecting something in a game loudly when you press the trigger button on a game controller. 

  • Updates an issue that prevents power plans and Game Mode from working as expected. This results in lower frame rates and reduced performance while gaming.

  • Updates an issue that fails to detect that you are connected to the internet after you connect to a virtual private network (VPN). 

  • Updates an issue that causes printing to stop or prints the wrong output. This issue occurs when you print using a USB connection after updating to Windows 10, version 2004 or later.

Microsoft now combines the latest servicing stack update (SSU) for your operating system with the latest LCU. For general information about SSUs, see Servicing stack updates and Servicing Stack Updates (SSU): Frequently Asked Questions.

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

Update:  To get the update, go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update.  The link to download and install the update can be found in the Optional updates available area.  To get the standalone package for this update, go to the Microsoft Update Catalog website.

Windows 10 update history



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