August 2023 Windows 10 Non-Security Optional Preview "C" Release

 Microsoft released KB5029331 for Windows 10 version 22H2 optional non-security release preview (Windows monthly updates explained).

The following are the highlighted changes included in the update:

• This update addresses an issue that might affect your computer when you are playing a game. Timeout Detection and Recovery (TDR) errors might occur.

• This update addresses an issue that affects certain display and audio devices. They are missing after your system resumes from sleep.  

• This update addresses an issue that might affect some VPN clients. They might not establish a connection.

• This update addresses an issue that affects the Search app. It opens in full screen, blocks additional Start menu actions, and you cannot close it.

See the referenced KB Article for quality improvements included in the update.

This update makes quality improvements to the servicing stack, which is the component that installs Windows updates. Servicing stack updates (SSU) ensure that you have a robust and reliable servicing stack so that your devices can receive and install Microsoft updates. For general information about SSUs, see Servicing stack updates and Servicing Stack Updates (SSU): Frequently Asked Questions.

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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