Windows 10 Version 1903 Released for "Broad Deployment"

Although Windows 10 Version 1903 was released in May, it was done so as a "targeted deployment". As of September 26, 2019, Version 1903 has finally been released for "broad deployment". From Windows 10, version 1903 and Windows Server, version 1903 - Windows Release Information | Microsoft Docs:

Current status as of September 26, 2019:

Windows 10, version 1903 (the May 2019 Update) is designated ready for broad deployment for all users via Windows Update.

As devices running the Home, Pro, and Pro for Workstation editions of Windows 10, version 1803 (the April 2018 Update) will reach end of service on November 12, 2019, we are broadly updating these devices, as well as those running earlier versions of Windows 10 that are past end of service, to keep these devices both supported and receiving monthly updates. If you are not offered the Windows 10, version 1903 feature update, please check below for known issues and safeguard holds that may affect your device.

We recommend commercial customers running earlier versions of Windows 10 begin broad deployments of Windows 10, version 1903 in their organizations.

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As a result, Microsoft has released this Compatibility update for installing Windows 10 version 1903: September 26, 2019 which makes improvements to make the installation of Version 1903 easier. Some of the improvements included are as follows:

• Addresses an issue in the migration file (.mig) which may cause an error to occur after you upgrade.
• Addresses an issue that causes a black screen when you try to create a new virtual machine (VM). This issue occurs after VMWare version 15.10 or an earlier version is installed and then you upgrade.
• Addresses incompatible third-party drivers that may cause issues when you upgrade.
• Addresses an issue during the upgrade in which Korean characters may be clipped or unreadable.
• Addresses an issue that causes the ESD file to be unnecessarily redownloaded during the upgrade.
• Addresses hard link issues when you perform an offline upgrade.

As indicated in the Bleeping Computer article, Windows 10 Version 1903 Now in Broad Deployment, Available to Everyone:

If you are not offered the Windows 10 version 1903 update, then you should check the Windows 10 Health Dashboard for any known hardware blocks.

There are currently known blocks for NEC laptops with Intel and Broadcom Wi-Fi adapters and certain Intel Rapid Storage Technology Drivers (Intel RST).

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Windows 10 Version 1903 Cumulative Update Released

Microsoft released cumulative update KB 4498140 with non-security improvements and fixes for Windows 10 Version 1903 today.  A long list of non-security quality improvements is included in the update.  Highlights were listed as follows:

• Updates an issue that causes vertical fonts to be larger when printing to a PostScript printer.
• Updates an issue that may cause you to disconnect from a virtual private network (VPN) on cellular networks.
• Updates an issue that may cause audio playback and recording to fail when connecting to a remote virtual machine.
• Updates an issue that may prevent older systems from upgrading to the latest operating systems because a display driver error on older versions.
• Updates an issue that may cause the screen color to turn white on laptops that have built-in, high-dynamic-range (HDR) screens. 
• Updates an issue that causes audio in certain games to be quieter or different than expected. 

To download and install the update, go to Settings -> Update and Security ->  Windows Update and select Check for updates.  The standalone package for this update is available in the Microsoft Update Catalog.  In addition, with Windows Update, the latest SSU (KB4520390) will be offered to you automatically. To get the standalone package for the latest SSU, search for it in the Microsoft Update Catalog.

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Microsoft Out-of-Band Security Update Released

Microsoft has released an Out-of-Band security update addressing CVE-2019-1255 which relates to a Microsoft Defender Denial of Service Vulnerability and CVE-2019-1367, a Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability. CVE-02019-1255 is rated Important and CVE 2019-1367 is rated Critical in severity.

The updates address Denial of Service and Remote Code Execution. They apply to the following:  Windows Defender, Microsoft Security Essentials, Internet Explorer versions 9, 10 and 11 as well as Microsoft Forefront Endpoint Protection 2010, Microsoft System Center Endpoint Protection, Microsoft System Center 2012 R2 Endpoint Protection Microsoft System Center 2012 Endpoint Protection.

Edit Note:  In case you missed it in CVE-2019-1367, the update to Internet Explorer needs to be downloaded manually from the Windows Update Catalog. 

Updates provided for the latest Windows 10 version 1903 through version 1607:

Windows 10, Version 1903:  https://www.catalog.update.microsoft.com/Search.aspx?q=KB4522016
Windows 10, Version 1809:  https://www.catalog.update.microsoft.com/Search.aspx?q=KB4522015
Windows 10, Version 1803:  https://www.catalog.update.microsoft.com/Search.aspx?q=KB4522015
Windows 10, Version 1709:  https://www.catalog.update.microsoft.com/Search.aspx?q=KB4522012
Windows 10, Version 1703:  https://www.catalog.update.microsoft.com/Search.aspx?q=KB4522011
Windows 10, Version 1607:  https://www.catalog.update.microsoft.com/Search.aspx?q=KB4522010

Updates for Windows 7, Windows 8 Embedded and 8.1:  https://www.catalog.update.microsoft.com/Search.aspx?q=KB4522007

For more information about the updates released today, see https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-us/security-guidance/summary.  Updates can be sorted by OS from the search box.  Information about the updates is available from the Windows Update History:

• Windows 10
• Windows 8.1
• Windows 7

References

• Security Update FAQ
• Security Updates Guide

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