January 17, 2022—KB5010789 (OS Build 10240.19179) Out-of-band
Applies To
Windows 10Release Date:
1/17/2022
Version:
OS Build 10240.19179
12/8/20 For information about Windows update terminology, see the article about the types of Windows updates and the monthly quality update types. For an overview of Windows 10, version 1507, see its update history page.
Highlights
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Updates a known issue that affects VPN connections.
Improvements
This non-security update includes quality improvements. Key changes include:
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Addresses a known issue that might cause IP Security (IPSEC) connections that contain a Vendor ID to fail. VPN connections using Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) or IP security Internet Key Exchange (IPSEC IKE) might also be affected.
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Addresses an issue that might prevent removable media that is formatted using the Resilient File System (ReFS) from mounting or might cause the removable media to mount in the RAW file format. This issue occurs after installing the January 11, 2022 Windows update.
If you installed earlier updates, only the new updates contained in this package will be downloaded and installed on your device.
Known issues in this update
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Symptom |
Workaround |
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After installing the Windows updates released January 11, 2022 or later Windows versions on an affected version of Windows, recovery discs (CD or DVD) created by using the Backup and Restore (Windows 7) app in Control Panel might be unable to start. Recovery discs that were created by using the Backup and Restore (Windows 7) app on devices which have installed Windows updates released before January 11, 2022 are not affected by this issue and should start as expected. Note No third-party backup or recovery apps are currently known to be affected by this issue |
This issue is addressed in KB5013963. |
How to get this update
Before installing this update
Microsoft strongly recommends 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 updates. 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 (KB5001399) 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 |
Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. In the Optional updates available area, you’ll find the link to download and install the update. |
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Windows Update for Business |
No |
None. These changes will be included in the next security update to this channel. |
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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) |
No |
You can import this update into WSUS manually. See the Microsoft Update Catalog for instructions. |
File information
For a list of the files that are provided in this update, download the file information for cumulative update 5010789.
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