October 2023 Windows 10 Non-Security Preview Update

 

Microsoft released KB5031445 for Windows 10 version 22H2 optional non-security release preview (Windows monthly updates explained).

Highlight included in the update:

• This update addresses an issue that affects touchscreens. They do not work properly when you use more than one display.

The following are the quality improvements included in the update:

• This update supports daylight saving time (DST) changes in Syria. To learn more, see Interim guidance for Syria DST changes 2022.

• This update addresses a memory leak in ctfmon.exe.

• This update addresses a memory leak in TextInputHost.exe.

• This update addresses an error that occurs when you print using v4 print drivers.

• This update addresses an issue that affects Outlook. It stops responding. This occurs when you print to an Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) printer that has a slow response time.

• This update addresses an issue that affects connectivity. It is lost. This occurs when you add a second network interface card (NIC) that has no default gateway.

• This update makes Country and Operator Settings Asset (COSA) profiles up to date for certain mobile operators.

• This update addresses an issue that affects Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC). Its “allow” policies might block some binaries from running.

• This update addresses an issue that affects robocopy. The /efsraw switch stops it from copying data properly.

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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