As it is the second Tuesday of the month, it's time for patching all supported versions of Microsoft Windows operating systems. Being the last patch of the year, Microsoft now started rolling out the December 2021 Patch Tuesday update (KB5008212) for Windows 10 versions 2004, 20H2, 21H1, and 21H2.

 

Windows 10 KB5008212 update brings several improvements and other bug fixes. To know more about the fixes, improvements in this build, and to download the Windows 10 KB5008212 update offline installer, continue reading further.

 

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Windows 10 Patch Tuesday (KB5008212) update is now available

 

As you already know that Windows 10 is a service, it gets better through periodic software updates via the Windows Updates. If you have already enabled the automatic updates, its automatically downloads and updates all or most of the updates.

 

As the Windows 10 versions 21H2, 21H1, 20H2, and 2004 share a common core operating system and an identical set of system files, this update comes to all those listed operating system versions.

 

Windows 10 KB5008212 Update is now rolling out to Windows 10 version 2004, Windows 10 version 20H2, Windows 10 version 21H1, and Windows 10 version 21H2 bringing the builds number to 19041.1415, 19042.1415, 19043.1415, and 19044.1415, respectively. For more information, and to download the offline installer for KB5008212, continue reading more.

 

Windows 10 update KB5008212 - what's new and improved

What's new and improved in Windows 10 KB5008212 update

 

Windows 10 December 2021 Update (KB5008212) adds several security improvements to the operating system core, and some non-security bugs. Here's the entire list of fixes:

  • 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.

 

 

How to download Windows 10 KB5008212 update (offline installer)

If your Windows Update service is enabled, you should have received this update notification. If not, open the Windows 10 Settings app, navigate to Windows Update and click the "Check for Updates" button.

 

If you own multiple Windows 10 devices or if you would like to patch the systems manually, you can download the offline installer by clicking here. This is an official direct download link for Windows 10 KB5008212 update.

 

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