Windows 10 Optional Preview Cumulative Update

   

Microsoft released KB5007235, the monthly “C” release preview cumulative update with non-security improvements and fixes for Windows 10 Versions 21H1, 20H2, and 2004.  

IMPORTANT:  Windows 10, version 2004 will reach end of servicing on December 14, 2021. To continue receiving security and quality updates, it is strongly recommended that you update to the latest version of Windows 10.

Note:  Due to the holidays, there will not be a "C" release preview in December.

The highlighted changes include the following:

• Updates an issue that that causes some variable fonts to display incorrectly.   

• Updates an issue that might cause the 32-bit version of Microsoft Excel to stop working on certain devices when you export to PDF. 

• Updates an issue that displays letters or characters at the wrong angle when you use the Meiryo UI font and other vertical fonts. These fonts are frequently used in Japan, China, or other countries in Asia.  

• Updates an issue that causes Internet Explorer to stop working when using the Input Method Editor (IME) to insert elements. 

• Updates an issue that causes the Settings page to unexpectedly close after you uninstall a font. 

• Updates an issue that affects your ability to rename a file using folder view in File Explorer when you use the new Japanese IME. 

• Updates an issue that turns off screen capture and recording functionalities on the Windows Game Bar after a service failure. 

• Updates an issue that prevents the applications that you use often from appearing on the Start menu as they should.

• Updates an issue that causes Internet Explorer to stop working.

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.

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