Windows 10 KB5044273 OS Build 19045.5011 [What’s new]

As part of the October 2024 Patch Tuesday update, Microsoft has released the cumulative update KB5044273 for Windows 10 version 22H2. This update brings the Windows 10 build to 19045.5011 and primarily focuses on enhancing security, reliability, and overall performance. Additionally, a new cumulative update, KB5044277 (OS Build 17763.6414), 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 KB5044273 Release Summary

• KB Article: KB5044273
• OS Version: Windows 10 version 22H2
• Build: 19045.5011
• Size: 660.2 MB (64 Bit) 375.6 MB (32 Bit), Download link
• Release Date: October 10, 2024

Download Windows 10 KB5044273

Windows 10 Build 19045.5011 is an important security update that eventually downloads and installs automatically on your device. Windows 10 KB5044273 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 KB5044273 started downloading,

• Once done you need to restart your PC to apply the updates. After that, Windows 10 bumps to OS build 19045.5011 you can check the same using winver command.

Windows 10 KB5044273 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 19045.5011, what’s new?

Installing KB5044273 will upgrade your operating system to Windows 10 Build 19045.5011. This update primarily focuses on quality improvements and bug fixes. According to the release notes provided by Microsoft, KB5044273 addresses security issues for your Windows operating system.

• The profile picture in the Start menu might move, and there’s a new background color for the left side of the menu. This makes menu commands easier to see and stand out more clearly.
• Some users experienced Microsoft Edge freezing when using Internet Explorer mode. This update addresses that issue, making it more stable.
• For those using certain surround sound technologies, media playback would occasionally stop. This update improves compatibility and ensures smoother playback.
• A prompt related to the European Digital Markets Act (DMA) would appear too often when using single sign-on with certificate-based authentication. The update refines this experience to reduce unnecessary prompts.
• Country and Operator Settings Asset (COSA) profiles have been updated for certain mobile operators, ensuring better compatibility with network settings.
• In some instances, the Windows server would become unresponsive when using apps like File Explorer or the taskbar. This update helps prevent those freezes.
• New notifications about opting into Windows Update now appear when users log in, ensuring they’re informed of the latest updates.
• When working with directories containing symbolic links with long target names, the system might fail to list those directories. This update fixes that problem.
• Work Folders files weren’t syncing properly when using Defender for Endpoint. The update resolves this sync issue.

known issues :

Microsoft has reported known issues, users with a dual-boot setup for Windows and Linux may encounter boot issues when trying to launch Linux after installing this update. Microsoft is working to address these problems in future releases.

You can read the complete changelog here.

Windows 10 Build 17763.6414

The latest Windows 10 KB5044277 for version 1809 advances the OS build number 17763.6414 and brings several security bug fixes and general quality improvements. This update addresses security issues for your Windows operating system.

• FrameShutdownDelay Registry Fix: In Internet Explorer, the system wasn’t respecting the value set in the registry key located at HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main. This update fixes that, so the browser now correctly follows this setting.
• Remote Desktop Fix (Known Issue): Remote Desktop connections in Windows Servers might have been getting interrupted, especially when using older protocols like “Remote Procedure Call over HTTP” via the Remote Desktop Gateway. This would cause users to lose their sessions every 30 minutes or so, forcing them to reconnect. IT admins could notice this as the TSGateway service stops working, showing the error code 0xc0000005. The update addresses this problem, preventing these connection drops.

You can read the complete changelog on the support site here.

• KB5044277 64-bit | Download (680.4 MB)
• KB5044277 32-bit | Download (370.9 MB)

If you face difficulty installing these updates, check our Windows update troubleshooting guide here.