14 DAY TRIAL // IT pros aren’t going to like this, but it’s happening again. Microsoft is rolling out new cumulative updates for Windows 10 as part of the November 2018 Patch Tuesday cycle.
As anticipated, all Windows 10 versions are getting patches this month, and they are included in cumulative updates that come with both security and non-security fixes.
This month, the cumulative updates released to Windows 10 devices are the following: KB4464455 and KB4467708 – Windows 10 version 1809, KB4467702 – Windows 10 version 1803, and KB4467686 – Windows 10 version 1709.
What’s important to keep in mind is that only the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update and newer are support for Home and Pro SKUs. If you are running Windows 10 Creators Update or earlier, you won’t see these updates unless you’re on Enterprise or Education, which are both parts of the LTSC branch.
No reported failed installs
Cumulative updates are essential for Windows 10 devices because installing the latest one comes not only with the most recent improvements prepared by Microsoft, but also with the previously-released fixes.
In other words, installing the latest cumulative update brings a Windows 10 device fully up-to-date, and since security fixes are included as well, doing this should be a priority for all users.
Nevertheless, it’s no secret that cumulative updates often cause issues life failed installs or post-installation errors. At the time of writing this article, the Patch Tuesday rollout is still in its early minutes, and we haven’t seen any reported issue.
However, we’ll continue to monitor the main feedback channels and circle back if any problems are experienced.
In terms of security fixes, there are patches for both Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer, the Windows kernel, and other Windows components. We’ll detail each cumulative update in separate articles, so hit the refresh button for more information on today’s rollout.
Windows 10 Cumulative Update KB4464455 Available for Version 1809 What’s New in Windows 10 Cumulative Update KB4467702