March 10, 2020—KB4540693 (OS Build 10240.18519)
Applies To
Windows 10Release Date:
10/03/2020
Version:
OS Build 10240.18519
For more information about the various types of Windows updates, such as critical, security, driver, service packs, and so on, please see the following article.
Highlights
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Updates an issue that might prevent icons and cursors from appearing as expected.
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Updates to improve security when using Microsoft Office products.
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Updates to improve security when using Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer.
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Updates for verifying user names and passwords.
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Updates for storing and managing files.
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Updates to improve security when Windows performs basic operations.
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Updates to improve security when using external devices (such as game controllers, printers, and web cameras).
Improvements and fixes
This security update includes quality improvements. Key changes include:
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Addresses an issue that might cause Microsoft browsers to bypass proxy servers.
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Addresses an issue that might prevent icons and cursors from appearing as expected.
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Security updates to the Microsoft Scripting Engine, Windows App Platform and Frameworks, Microsoft Graphics Component, Windows Media, Windows Silicon Platform, Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer, Windows Fundamentals, Windows Authentication, Windows Cryptography, Windows Kernel, Windows Core Networking, Windows Storage and Filesystems, Windows Peripherals, Windows Network Security and Containers, and Windows Server.
If you installed earlier updates, only the new fixes contained in this package will be downloaded and installed on your device.
For more information about the resolved security vulnerabilities, please refer to the Security Update Guide.
Windows Update Improvements
Microsoft has released an update directly to the Windows Update client to improve reliability. Any device running Windows 10 configured to receive updates automatically from Windows Update, including Enterprise and Pro editions, will be offered the latest Windows 10 feature update based on device compatibility and Windows Update for Business deferral policy. This doesn't apply to long-term servicing editions.
Known issues in this update
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Symptom |
Workaround |
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Devices on a domain might be unable to install apps published using a Group Policy Object (GPO). This issue only affects app installations that use .msi files. It does not affect any other installation methods, such as from the Microsoft Store. |
This issue is resolved in KB4556826. |
How to get this update
Before installing this update
Microsoft strongly recommends that you install the latest servicing stack update (SSU) for your operating system before installing the latest cumulative update (LCU). SSUs improve the reliability of the update process to mitigate potential issues while installing the LCU and applying Microsoft security fixes. For general information about SSUs, see Servicing stack updates and Servicing Stack Updates (SSU): Frequently Asked Questions.
If you are using Windows Update, the latest SSU (KB4540721) will be offered to you automatically. To get the standalone package for the latest SSU, search for it in the Microsoft Update Catalog.
Install this update
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Release Channel |
Available |
Next Step |
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Windows Update and Microsoft Update |
Yes |
None. This update will be downloaded and installed automatically from Windows Update. |
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Microsoft Update Catalog |
Yes |
To get the standalone package for this update, go to the Microsoft Update Catalog website. |
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Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) |
Yes |
This update will automatically sync with WSUS if you configure Products and Classifications as follows: Product: Windows 10 Classification: Security Updates |
File information
For a list of the files that are provided in this update, download the file information for cumulative update 4540693.
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