Windows 10 & 11 March Patch Tuesday [DIRECT DOWNLOAD LINKS]
Table of Contents
- If you're eager to get the latest Windows 10 updates, Patch Tuesday is the best way to start.
- The February Patch Tuesday updates are here, and we've covered all the changes they bring.
- Additionally, we've included all the direct download links so you can get the KB that you need.
- Continue reading below to see whether this month's updates are worth applying or not.
Yes, you guessed it! The third round of the monthly Patch Tuesday updates of 2022 have arrived, and they bring an entire array of changes for both Windows 10 and Windows 11, regardless of whether it is a newer or an older version.
As we announced earlier today, the March Patch Tuesday updates are expected to fix some of the issues that were still pending, and in the article below we will be looking to see exactly what we get.
We’ve included detailed changelogs for each cumulative update, and we will also be providing you with direct download links from Microsoft’s Windows Update Catalog, so you know that they are secure.
Alternatively, you can always use other methods to get the latest updates, including:
- The Windows Update menu on your OS
- The WSUS (Windows Server Update Service)
- Group Policies set up by your admins if you’re part of a larger network.
Changes included in the March Patch Tuesday Updates
Windows 11
As most of you know by now, Microsoft released its latest operating system, Windows 11, on the 5th of October, 2021.
Five months after the general rollout, the new OS seems to become increasingly stable and far less buggy than we’ve gotten used to.
You might also like to know that the 22H2 version of Windows 11, the operating system’s first major update, has already been declared feature complete.
It will, most likely, come in the first half of the year, so we might just get it until the summer. Of course, there is a possibility that the Redmond tech giant could postpone to the third, or fourth quarter.
Cumulative update name
Improvements and fixes
- Addresses a known issue that occurs when you attempt to reset a Windows device and its apps have folders that contain reparse data, such as Microsoft OneDrive or Microsoft OneDrive for Business. When you select Remove everything, files that have been downloaded or synced locally from Microsoft OneDrive might not be deleted. Some devices might take up to seven (7) days after you install this update to fully address the issue and prevent files from persisting after a reset. For immediate effect, you can manually trigger Windows Update Troubleshooter using the instructions in Windows Update Troubleshooter.
Windows 10 versions 21H2, 21H1, and 20H2
Windows 10 v21H2 is the latest major version of Windows 10, and as such has the most experimental features on it.
Fortunately, most bugs that were first present when it was first made available have been weeded out, and this version of Windows 10 is far more stable.
Cumulative update name
Improvements and fixes
- Addresses a known issue that occurs when you attempt to reset a Windows device and its apps have folders that contain reparse data, such as Microsoft OneDrive or Microsoft OneDrive for Business. When you select Remove everything, files that have been downloaded or synced locally from Microsoft OneDrive might not be deleted. Some devices might take up to seven (7) days after you install this update to fully address the issue and prevent files from persisting after a reset. For immediate effect, you can manually trigger Windows Update Troubleshooter using the instructions in Windows Update Troubleshooter. [version 20H2]
Known issues
- Devices with Windows installations created from custom offline media or custom ISO image might have Microsoft Edge Legacy removed by this update, but not automatically replaced by the new Microsoft Edge. This issue is only encountered when custom offline media or ISO images are created by slipstreaming this update into the image without having first installed the standalone servicing stack update (SSU) released March 29, 2021 or later.
NOTE
Devices that connect directly to Windows Update to receive updates are not affected. This includes devices using Windows Update for Business. Any device connecting to Windows Update should always receive the latest versions of the SSU and latest cumulative update (LCU) without any extra steps.
- After installing the June 21, 2021 (KB5003690) update, some devices cannot install new updates, such as the July 6, 2021 (KB5004945) or later updates. You will receive the error message, “PSFX_E_MATCHING_BINARY_MISSING”.
- After installing this update, when connecting to devices in an untrusted domain using Remote Desktop, connections might fail to authenticate when using smart card authentication. You might receive the prompt, “Your credentials did not work. The credentials that were used to connect to [device name] did not work. Please enter new credentials.” and “The login attempt failed” in red.
Windows 10, version 1909
As the Redmond-based tech company said not long ago, Windows 10, version 1909 reached the end of service on May 11, 2021, for devices running the Home, Pro, Pro for Workstation, Nano Container, and Server SAC editions.
Devices still running this version of the OS will no longer receive monthly security and quality updates that contain protection from the latest security threats.
So, if you still want to receive security and quality updates, Microsoft recommends updating to the latest version of Windows 10.
Cumulative update name
Improvements and fixes:
- Addresses an issue that prevents printing from operating properly for some low integrity process apps.
- Addresses an issue that causes Windows to go into BitLocker recovery after a servicing update.
- Addresses an issue that might display a blank Remote Desktop session window.
- Addresses an issue that fails to write Active Directory (AD) attributes properly during a Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) modify operation of multiple attributes.
Windows 10, version 1809
This version of the OS is outdated and will no longer receive any updates from the tech company. Users that are still running this old version on their devices are strongly advised to choose a more recent one to update to.
If you still want to use Windows 10 and are not willing to upgrade to 11, you don’t have to do so right away. After all, Microsoft announced that the support for Windows 10 will go on until 2025.
Cumulative update name
Improvements and fixes:
- This update contains miscellaneous security improvements to internal OS functionality. No additional issues were documented for this release.
Known Issues:
- After installing KB4493509, devices with some Asian language packs installed may receive the error, “0x800f0982 – PSFX_E_MATCHING_COMPONENT_NOT_FOUND.”
- After installing KB5001342 or later, the Cluster Service might fail to start because a Cluster Network Driver is not found.
- After installing updates released January 11, 2022 or later, apps that use the Microsoft .NET Framework to acquire or set Active Directory Forest Trust Information might have issues. The apps might fail or close or you might receive an error from the app or Windows. You might also receive an access violation (0xc0000005) error.
This wraps up our brief overview of this month’s Patch Tuesday updates, and we hope that by reading the changelogs above, you will make a more informed decision regarding whether to update or not.
However, keep in mind that if you choose not to update for too long, you will risk exposing yourself to subsequent malware attacks that usually follow the Patch Tuesday updates, called Exploit Wednesday.
However, if you do prefer to wait out until Microsoft fixes the issues detected in this month’s updates, know that you can always choose to delay the Update notification that you get for up to 35 days.
All in all, it is important to remember that the Patch Tuesday updates are released for a reason, so installing them, eventually, is something that you should do.
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