Download KB5026361 Cumulative Update For Windows 10 22H2, 21H2, 20H2 [Patch Tuesday]

It is now the second Tuesday of the month, and all of us Microsoft geeks know it’s Patch Tuesday. The Windows updates released on Patch Tuesday are cumulative updates, which means that they will install all features and implement all fixes released in the previous Windows updates.

Microsoft has released KB5026361 for Windows 10 versions 22H2, 21H2, & 20H2 (Enterprise and Education editions).

KB5026361 includes some fixes and security patches for the operating system. However, most of the improvements had already been included in last month’s preview cumulative update which was KB5025297, and installing KB5026361 would automatically install those too.

To learn more about the security vulnerability fixes with this update, refer to Microsoft’s MSRC vulnerability guide.

KB5026361 Release Summary

The table below gives a brief summary of the update and the updated OS builds:

Article KB	OS and Version	Release Date	Updated OS Build
KB5026361	Windows 10 22H2	9 May 2023	19045.2965
KB5026361	Windows 10 21H2	9 May 2023	19044.2965
KB5026361	Windows 10 20H2 (Enterprise and Education editions only)	9 May 2023	19042.2965

Fixes and Improvements in KB5026361

This update includes all the improvements that were introduced in KB5025297 which was released on 25th April 2023 and was a Type D update, and then some. We have compiled and listed all of the updates below:

• [New] This update addresses a race condition in Windows Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS). The Local Security Authority Subsystem Service (LSASS) might stop responding. This occurs when the system processes multiple local account operations at the same time. The access violation error code is 0xc0000005.
• This update adds the ability to sync language and region settings when you change your Microsoft account display language or regional format. Windows will save those settings to your account if you have turned on Language preferences sync in your Windows backup settings.
• This update addresses an issue that affects Microsoft Edge IE mode. Pop-up windows open in the background instead of in the foreground.
• This update addresses an issue that affects Edge IE mode. The Tab Window Manager stops responding.
• This update changes the app icons for certain mobile providers.
• This update addresses an issue that affects the Chinese input method. You cannot see all of the first suggested items.
• This update affects Xbox Elite users who have the Xbox Adaptive Controller. This update applies to your controller remapping preferences on the desktop.
• This update addresses an issue that might affect news and interests. It might flicker on the taskbar and File Explorer might stop responding.
• This update changes firewall settings. You can now configure application group rules.
• This update affects the Islamic Republic of Iran. The update supports the government’s daylight saving time change order from 2022.
• The update addresses an issue that sends unexpected password expiration notices to users. This occurs when you set up an account to use “Smart Card is Required for Interactive Logon” and set “Enable rolling of expiring NTLM secrets”.
• This update addresses an issue that affects the Local Security Authority Subsystem Service (LSASS) process. It might stop responding. Because of this, the machine restarts. The error is 0xc0000005 (STATUS_ACCESS_VIOLATION).
• This update addresses an issue that affects protected content. When you minimize a window that has protected content, the content displays when it should not. This occurs when you are using Taskbar Thumbnail Live Preview.
• This update addresses an issue that affects provisioning packages. They fail to apply in certain circumstances when elevation is required.
• This update addresses an issue that affects mobile device management (MDM) customers. The issue stops you from printing. This occurs because of an exception.
• This update addresses an issue that affects the Windows Defender Application Control. The policy that blocks software using a hash rule might not stop the software from running.
• This update addresses an issue that occurs when you use a PIN to sign in to Windows Hello for Business. Signing in to Remote Desktop Services might fail. The error message is, “The request is not supported”.
• This update addresses an issue that might affect the keyboard layout when you sign in to a console session. The layout might be reset to the system default. This occurs when you lock your machine or have more than one keyboard layout in Settings.
• This update addresses an issue that affects Microsoft Edge WebView2. This issue might cause an infinite loop when you try to restart its process.
• This update addresses an issue that affects Administrator Account Lockout policies. GPResult and Resultant Set of Policy did not report them.
• This update addresses an issue that affects Active Directory Users & Computers. It stops responding. This occurs when you use TaskPad view to enable or disable many objects at the same time.
• This update addresses an issue that affects the Unified Write Filter (UWF). When you turn it off by using a call to Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI), your device might stop responding.
• This update addresses an issue that affects the Resilient File System (ReFS). A stop error prevents the OS from starting up correctly.
• This update addresses an issue that affects MySQL commands. The commands fail on Windows Xenon containers.
• This update addresses an issue that affects SMB Direct. Endpoints might not be available on systems that use multi-byte character sets.
• This update addresses an issue that affects apps that use DirectX on older Intel graphics drivers. You might receive an error from apphelp.dll.

Some of the new fixes in this list are the same as for Windows 11 Patch Tuesday for May 2023.

With these improvements, there are also some known issues with this update.

Known Issues in KB5026361

An issue with the standalone (clean) installation of Windows 10 with this update is causing Microsoft Edge Legacy to be removed. However, it is not being replaced by the new Chromium-based Edge.

This occurs only when Windows has a custom offline media or an ISO image installed that does not include the 29th March 2021 SSU update. Microsoft suggests that you either install the March SSU update through slipstreaming or simply update an existing OS through Windows Update, so you will not be facing this issue.

Alternatively, you can simply download and install the new Microsoft Edge if you have already encountered this problem.

This issue has been around for a while and Microsoft still hasn’t fixed it.

Download and Install Windows 10 KB5026361

This update can be installed through Windows Update and standalone installers.

We have given the direct download links to the standalone installers below, using which you can install the update on your respective Windows 10 version, or you can simply update to the latest build using Windows Update through the given guide below.

Offline Installers

For Windows 10 Version 22H2

Download KB5026361 for Windows 10 Version 22H2 64-Bit [746.0 MB]

Download KB5026361 for Windows 10 Version 22H2 32-Bit [408.6 MB]

For Windows 10 Version 21H2

Download KB5026361 for Windows 10 Version 21H2 64-Bit [746.0 MB]

Download KB5026361 for Windows 10 Version 21H2 32-Bit [408.6 MB]

For Windows 10 Version 20H2 (Enterprise & Education Editions)

Download KB5026361 for Windows 10 Version 20H2 64-Bit [746.0 MB]

Download KB5026361 for Windows 10 Version 20H2 32-Bit [408.6 MB]

To install the update, simply run the downloaded MSU file and Windows will automatically install the update. To download any other updates related to any of the above, please check the Microsoft Catalog.

Windows Update

To install this update via Windows Update, you need to be running Windows 10 version 22H2, 21H2, or 20H2 (Enterprise or Education editions). To check your version of the operating system, type in winver in the Run Command box and press Enter.

Once ensured you have the right OS version, perform the following steps to install KB5023696:

1. Navigate to the following:

   Settings app >> Update and Security >> Windows Update

2. Here, click “Check for updates” from the right side of the app.

   

3. Once the update is downloaded and installed, click “Restart Now.”

   

   You will now see the following update download and install automatically:

   2023-05 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 2XHX for x64/32-based Systems (KB5026361)

   When it downloads, click “Restart now.”

Once the computer reboots, the update will be successfully installed. To confirm this, check the updated build number by typing in winver in the Run Command box.

Rollback/Remove Windows 10 Cumulative Update

If you do not wish to keep the installed update for some reason, you can always roll back to the previous build of the OS. However, this can only be performed within the next 10 days after installing the new update.

To roll back after 10 days, you will need to apply this trick.

Cleanup After Installing Windows Updates

If you want to save space after installing Windows updates, you can run the following commands one after the other in Command Prompt with administrative privileges:

dism.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /AnalyzeComponentStore
dism.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /StartComponentCleanup

Block KB5026361 from Installing

Since these are mandatory updates, they will download and install themselves on the schedule. If you want to block them from installing, temporarily or permanently, you can follow the steps below:

1. Download the “Show or hide updates” tool from Microsoft.

2. Run the utility and click Next to start the scanning process.

   

3. Next, click the “Hide updates” button.

   

4. Select the updates you want to block and click Next.

   

   This automatically hides the update from Windows Update and it will not be installed during the next update process.

5. Press the Close button to close.

If you want to unhide or show hidden updates, run the tool again and select “Show hidden updates” instead of “Hide updates.” The rest of the process is the same.

Final Analysis

Patch Tuesday updates are thoroughly vetted by Microsoft and other Insider users through feedback. Moreover, type C and D updates are also released prior to Patch Tuesday updates to address any remaining issues. Even so, the final update is not without its problems.

Nonetheless, we still recommend that you install the latest cumulative updates to patch up those vulnerabilities and keep your systems safe from outside threats.

Windows 10 Patch Tuesday History

KB Article	OS Versions	Build	Release Date	Significant Changes	Announcement
KB5032189	22H2, 21H2	1904X.3693	14-Nov-23	Fixes update installation issues, touchscreen, and Outlook issues.	Microsoft Announcement of KB5032189
KB5031356	22H2, 21H2	1904X.3570	10-Oct-23	Improved search box experience, animations to certain icons, several fixes and security patches	Microsoft Announcement of KB5031356
KB5030211	22H2, 21H2	1904X.3448	12-Sep-23	Fixes smart card authentication for domain joining, improves location detection, expands the rollout of notification badging for Microsoft accounts on the Start menu	Microsoft Announcement of KB5030211
KB5029244	22H2, 21H2	1904X.3324	8-Aug-23	Addresses VPN issues, makes notifications more reliable, and addresses critical Remote Code Execution vulnerabilities.	Microsoft Announcement of KB5029244
KB5028166	22H2, 21H2	1904X.3208	11-Jul-23	Improvements to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Printer Spooler, and others.	Microsoft Announcement of KB5028166
KB5027215	22H2, 21H2	1904X.3086	13-Jun-23	Ability to sync language and region settings, address issues with LSASS, and other security improvements	Microsoft Announcement of KB5027215
KB5026361	22H2, 21H2, 20H2	1904X.2965	9-May-23	The ability to sync language and region settings addresses issues with LSASS, other security improvements	Microsoft Announcement of KB5026361
KB5025221	22H2, 21H2, 20H2	1904X.2846	11-Apr-23	Ability to sync language and region settings addresses issues with LSASS, other security improvements	Microsoft Announcement of KB5025221
KB5023696	22H2, 21H2, 20H2	1904X.2728	14-Mar-23	Improved Windows Spotlight experience on the lock screen, fixed AD joining issue and others	Microsoft Announcement of KB5023696
KB5022834	22H2, 21H2, 20H2	1904X.2604	14-Feb-23	Fixes audio issues with IoT devices	Microsoft Announcement of KB5022834
KB5022282	22H2, 21H2, 20H2	1904X.2486	10-Jan-23	Microsoft ODBC SQL Server Driver connectivity issue resolved	Microsoft Announcement of KB5022282
KB5021233	22H2, 21H2, 21H1, 20H2	1904X.2364	13-Dec-22	-Search bar will now appear by default on the taskbar -Cortana won’t be pinned in the taskbar by default	Microsoft Announcement of KB5021233
KB5019959	22H2, 21H2, 21H1, 20H2	1904X.2251	8-Nov-22	Fixes to Microsoft Direct3D 9 and DCOM	Microsoft Announcement of KB5019959