Windows 10 KB5014699 is now available for users in the
production channel. The cumulative update apparently doesn’t
come with major changes or improvements, but there are several
fixes. Direct download links for Windows 10 KB5014699 offline
installers are also available on Microsoft Update Catalog.
KB5014699 is a security cumulative update and it is available
as part of the June 2022 Patch Tuesday cycle. Since Windows 10
is no longer the primary operating system or priority for
Microsoft, you won’t find any big changes in the latest update
or forthcoming cumulative releases.
Of course, Microsoft has fixed several bugs, including an issue
where certain apps like Outlook or Excel won’t launch. That’s
because Microsoft remains committed to servicing the old
operating system while it continues to work on the next
generation Windows 11 i.e version 22H2.
As we pointed out recently, Windows 10 users have reported a
nasty
bug that causes apps to crash with unhelpful messages. As a
result, some folks have paused their Windows Updates in a bid
to minimize app crashes. The bug happens when the users open
their favourite app with .NET Framework and it only affects
folks who have the latest updates.
Microsoft has been trying to resolve the app crashes for a
while now, but Windows 10 recently run into another bug that
crashes GPU dependent apps. Thankfully, it looks like
Windows 10 Build 19044.1766 has finally delivered fixes for the
remaining app issues and most apps should run smoothly now.
If you check for updates, you’ll see either of the update
alerts depending on the version of Windows 10:
2022-06 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 21H2
for x64-based Systems (KB5014699)
Or
2022-06 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 21H1
for x64-based Systems (KB5014699)
Download Links for Windows 10 KB5014699
Windows 10 KB5014699 Direct Download Links: 64-bit and
32-bit (x86).
The above link opens Microsoft Update Catalog which is the
public library of Windows Updates released in the past. You can
click on the ‘Download’ button next to the version of Windows
you’ve installed, and begin the download by clicking on .msu
link which appears in the next pop up.
Windows 10 KB5014699 (Build 19044.1766) Full Changelog
Microsoft is adding support for sorting version 6.4.3, which
should resolve an issue that affects the Japanese half-width
katakana. Another bug has been fixed that prevented users from
bypassing forced enrollment when they sign in to Azure Active
Directory (AAD).
Most of the bug fixes are apparently aimed at enterprise
customers. For example, Microsoft has fixed an issue that
causes the AnyCPU app to run a 32-bit process. Another bug has
been fixed where Azure Desired State Configuration (DSC)
scenarios that have multiple partial configurations from
working as expected.
Windows 10 Build 19044.1766 has fixed an issue that affects
remote procedure calls to the Win32_User or Win32_Group WMI
class. Another bug has been fixed that causes issues when
adding a trusted user, group, or computer that has a one-way
trust in place.
A bug has been resolved where Internet Explorer mode in
Microsoft Edge won’t function properly and users will run into
issues with the window frame.
Likewise, a rare issue that prevents Excel or Outlook from
opening has been resolved on Windows 10. Microsoft has also
fixed an issue that affects Windows systems which are in use 24
hours each day of the week.
Here’s a list of all bug fixes and improvements:
- Microsoft has fixed an issue that affects the Internet
Explorer mode window frame. - Microsoft has fixed an issue that causes print failures.
- Microsoft has fixed an issue that prevents BitLocker from
encrypting. - Microsoft has fixed an issue that affects the behaviour and
shape orientation of a mouse cursor. The list of affected apps
includes Microsoft Defender Application Guard (MDAG), Microsoft
Office, and Microsoft Edge. - Microsoft has also fixed a reliability issue in the
Terminal Services Gateway (TS Gateway) service. - Windows Search highlights now work properly when devices
are domain-joined. - Microsoft has fixed an issue that displays the wrong image
for the Input Method Editor. - Microsoft has fixed an issue that causes a yellow
exclamation point. - A bug has been fixed that blocks recovery using recovery
discs (CD or DVD) made using Windows 7’s Backup and Restore app
in Control Panel.
Likewise, a critical bug that crashes certain apps using
internal GPU has been fixed in the latest update for Windows
10. Microsoft has also fixed an issue that might cause apps to
close unexpectedly or cause intermittent issues if they use
Direct3D 9.
Known issues in Windows 10 Build 19044.1766
Microsoft is aware of a few known issues in Windows 10 Build
19044.1766, including an issue where the Snip & Sketch app
might fail to capture a screenshot. This also happens when
using the keyboard shortcut (Windows key+shift+S).
Microsoft says the bug is present in the operating system since
the release of
KB5010342 (February 8, 2022) and a workaround is not
available at the moment.
