As it is the second Tuesday of the month, it's time to patch all supported versions of Microsoft Windows operating systems. Being the second patch of the year, Microsoft now started rolling out the Windows 10 February 2023 Patch Tuesday (KB5022834, KB5022840) update for versions 20H2, 21H2, 22H2, and Windows 11 February 2023 Patch Tuesday (KB5022845 and KB5022836) update for version 21H2 and 22H2.

 

This update adds security improvements to your Windows operating system. To know more about the fixes in this build, and to download the Windows 10 KB5022834 update offline installer, continue reading further.

 

Windows 10 Patch Tuesday (KB5022834, KB5022840) update is now available
Windows 10 Patch Tuesday (KB5022834, KB5022840) update is now available

 

Windows 10 is a service, as you are already aware, and it is constantly improved through the use of Windows Updates. The majority or all of the updates are downloaded and updated automatically if you have already turned on automatic updates.

 

This update applies to each of the Windows 10 versions 20H2, 21H2, and 22H2 because they all share the same core operating system and collection of system files.

 

Windows 10 KB5022834 Update is now rolling out to Windows 10 Server version 20H2, Windows 10 version 21H1, Windows 10 version 21H2, and Windows 10 version 22H2 bringing the build number to 19042.2604, 19044.2604, and 19045.2604, respectively. Continue reading for additional details and to download the offline installer for the Windows 10 KB5022834 Update.

 

 

What's new and improved in Windows 10 KB5022834 update

This version fixes fourteen issues and performance problems to the internal workings of the Windows 10 OS. The Windows 10 KB5022834 update addresses the following issues:

  • This update addresses an issue that affects cached Fast Identity Online 2.0 (FIDO2) authentication data. The first attempt to sign in fails. The second attempt to sign in succeeds.
  • This update addresses an issue that affects searchindexer.exe. It randomly stops you from signing in or signing out.
  • This update addresses an issue that affects conhost.exe. It stopsresponding.
  • This update addresses an issue that affects the Domain Name System (DNS) suffix search list. When you configure it, the parent domain might be missing.
  • This update adds support for long URL lengths of up to 8196 characters.
  • This update addresses an issue that might occur when the Input Method Editor (IME) is active. Applications might stop responding when you use the mouse and keyboard at the same time.
  • This update addresses an issue that occurs when you open Task View. It causes the desktop to stop responding.
  • This update addresses an issue that degrades a memory location. The issue occurs when you use certain HD audio controller hardware.
  • This update addresses an issue that affects MSInfo.exe. It reports the wrong enforcement status of the Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) user mode policy.
  • This update addresses an issue that affects certain systems that have firmware Trusted Platform Modules. (TPM). This issue stops you from using AutoPilot to set up those systems.
  • This update addresses an issue that affects printing in landscape mode in Microsoft Edge. The print output is incorrect. This issue occurs when you use Microsoft Defender Application Guard.
  • This update addresses an issue that affects the Resilient File System (ReFS) MSba tag. The issue causes a nonpaged pool leak.
  • This update addresses an issue that affects the Resilient File System (ReFS). The issue causes high nonpaged pool usage, which depletes system memory.
  • This update changes how you enable the Windows diagnostic data processor configuration in preparation for EU Data Boundary support. To learn more, see Enable Windows diagnostic data processor configuration.

 

 

How to download Windows 10 KB5022834 update (offline installer)

You should have received this update notification if your Windows Update service is enabled. 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 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 KB5022834 update.

 

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