14 DAY TRIAL // Microsoft has released updates to correct a critical Windows 10 issue that could happens pretty much at the worst possible time, as it affects people working from home.
A bug in the operating system breaks down the Internet connection on devices with manual or auto-configured proxies, including VPNs, Microsoft confirmed only a few days ago.
And with a big part of the planet staying home due to the coronavirus, it’s pretty clear that the impact of this bug is kind of huge, especially as right now, Windows 10 is the number one desktop operating system with a share that exceeds 55 percent.
Microsoft worked around the clock to develop a patch, and today the company released it as an optional update. However, the software giant says only those who are affected by the Internet connectivity issues should install this patch – if everything’s working correctly, you’d better not deploy it on your device.
Affected Windows 10 versions
“An out-of-band optional update is now available on the Microsoft Update Catalog to address a known issue whereby devices using a proxy, especially those using a virtual private network (VPN), might show limited or no internet connection status,” Microsoft says.
“We recommend you only install this optional update if you are affected by this issue. For more information, see the known issues section for your version of Windows 10 or see the links below.”
Today’s updates are available for the most recent Windows 10 versions, as it follows:
- Windows 10, version 1909 (KB4554364)
- Windows 10, version 1903 (KB4554364)
- Windows 10, version 1809 (KB4554354)
- Windows 10, version 1803 (KB4554349)
- Windows 10, version 1709 (KB4554342)
Needless to say, users whose devices experience the Internet connectivity issues should install these updates as soon as possible. Everyone else can just wait for the next Patch Tuesday when all fixes will be included in new cumulative updates shipping to everyone via Windows Update.