Windows 10 KB5049981 OS Build 19045.5371 [What’s new]
KB5049981 update for Windows 10 versions 22H2 fixes an issue where Windows would not activate after a motherboard replacement,
As part of the January 2024 Patch Tuesday update, Microsoft has released the cumulative update KB5049981 for Windows 10 version 22H2. This update brings the Windows 10 build to 19045.5371 and primarily focuses on enhancing security, reliability, and overall performance. Additionally, a new cumulative update, KB5048661 (OS Build 17763.6659), is available for Windows 10 version 1809. Both updates address multiple security vulnerabilities and include various bug fixes and improvements to enhance the user experience and system stability.
Windows 10 KB5049981 Release Summary
- KB Article: KB5049981
- OS Version: Windows 10 version 22H2
- Build: 19045.5371
- Size: 687.0 MB (64 Bit) 371.3 MB (32 Bit), Download link
- Release Date: December 10, 2024
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Download Windows 10 KB5049981
Windows 10 Build 19045.5371 is an important security update that eventually downloads and installs automatically on your device. Windows 10 KB5049981 offline installers are also available for download on the Microsoft Update Catalog if you wish to install the update manually.
As per usual, this update is mandatory and it will be installed automatically at some point if you don’t choose to do it yourself.
- Right-click on the Windows 10 start menu and select settings,
- Go to Update & Security then Windows Update,
- Now click the Check for updates button, and you will notice KB5049981 started downloading,
- Once done you need to restart your PC to apply the updates. After that, Windows 10 bumps to OS build 19045.5371 you can check the same using winver command.
Windows 10 KB5049981 Direct Download Links: 64-bit and 32-bit (x86).
Note: The above Windows 10 offline installer link opens Microsoft’s Update Catalog. You need to click on the “download” button next to the version of Windows 10 compatible with your system and begin the download by clicking on .msu link which appears in the next pop-up.
If you are looking for Windows 10 version 22H2 ISO you can get it from here.
Windows 10 Build 19045.5371, what’s new?
Installing KB5049981 will upgrade your operating system to Windows 10 Build 19045.5371. This update primarily focuses on quality improvements and bug fixes. According to the release notes provided by Microsoft, KB5049981 addresses security issues for your Windows operating system.
The update fixes an issue where the Sysprep /generalize command would fail with error 0x80073cf. This error occurred when attempting to remove a package after its dependencies had already been removed.
It also addresses an issue where Win32 shortcuts weren’t being properly backed up to the cloud. This ensures that app list backups function as expected, preserving shortcuts during system recovery or transitions.
This update also resolves a problem where dragging and dropping files from a cloud provider would move the files instead of copying them.
Profiles for certain mobile operators have been updated through the Country and Operator Settings Asset (COSA) feature, improving compatibility and service reliability.
It addresses an activation problem that occurred after replacing the motherboard.
Finally, the update fixes a critical issue with Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) USB printers, where Windows would stop responding during use. This enhancement ensures smoother and more reliable printer functionality.
You can read the complete changelog here.
Windows 10 Build 17763.6532
The latest Windows 10 KB5048661 for version 1809 advances the OS build number 17763.6532 and addresses security issues for your Windows operating system.
The update fixes an issue where Windows would not activate after a motherboard replacement,
You can read the complete changelog on the support site here.
If you face difficulty installing these updates, check our Windows update troubleshooting guide here.
