Windows 10 Optional Update Brings May Patch

Microsoft has released the preview of the next optional and non-security update for the latest Windows 10 version. It’s the preview for Patch Day in May – and there’s something new that Microsoft is working on.

Update KB5036979 for Windows 10 version 22H2

The changes are limited this time – there is only one feature marked as new in the KB5036979 update: With this update, the Windows team is starting to roll out account-related notifications for Microsoft accounts in Settings under “Home”.

In a revised display area for your own MS account, you can now add additional security steps to prevent you from being locked out of your account. The Windows team explains more about this in the blog post that appeared on the preview update. More about this in the release notes at the end of this article. We have translated the highlights for you.

In addition to the new Microsoft account settings, there are several bug fixes and improvements. Update KB5036979 is now available for Windows 10 users who have installed Windows 10 version 22H2 and are receiving the update from the Release Preview channel.

The build with the number 19045.4353 can now be obtained via the Windows Insider Updates. If you want, you can install the update manually and benefit from the changes in advance.

Bug fixes and more

Among other things, problems with Bluetooth connections, the standby function and the bootloader are fixed. In addition, a bug that affected the functionality of Copilot has been fixed. The KB5036979 update is a so-called preview update or optional update that is only distributed via the release preview channel.

After this test, it will be available as an optional update via the Windows Update feature in the last week of April. The plan is to automatically release it for all users on May patch day. This update includes the following features and improvements:

Changelog build 19045.4353

• New! This update begins rolling out account-related notifications for Microsoft accounts in Settings > Home. A Microsoft account connects Windows to your Microsoft applications. The account also secures all your data and helps you manage your subscriptions. You can also add additional security steps to prevent you from being locked out of your account. This feature displays notifications in the Start menu and Settings. You can manage your preference notifications in Settings > Privacy and security > General.
• This update resolves an issue affecting app licensing. This is why Copilot in Windows (in preview) doesn’t work as you expect.
• This update fixes an issue that occurs when your device restores from Modern Standby mode. The stop error “0x9f DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE” may occur.
• The update fixes a race condition that can prevent a device from starting. This occurs when you set up a bootloader to boot multiple operating systems.
• This update affects media allocations. It improves their memory granularity for some hardware configurations. This reduces overcommitment. In addition, the performance is more efficient.
• The update resolves an issue affecting the management path for an accelerator’s backing store. A memory leak is occurring affecting some devices.
• This update brings the Country and Operator Settings Asset (COSA) profiles up to date for some mobile operators.
• This update resolves an issue affecting the Container Network Address Resolution Protocol (ARP). It returns the wrong Virtual Subnet ID (VSID) for external ports.
• This update affects Hypervisor Protected Code Integrity (HVCI). It accepts drivers that are now compatible.
• The update includes quarterly changes to the Windows Kernel Vulnerable Driver Blocklist file, DriverSiPolicy.p7b. It adds to the list of drivers vulnerable to Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver (BYOVD) attacks.
• This update resolves an issue affecting Protected Process Light (PPL) protection. You can work around this.
• The update fixes an issue affecting some wireless earbuds. Bluetooth connections are not stable. This issue occurs on devices with April 2023 firmware or later.
• This update resolves an issue affecting the Distributed Transaction Coordinator (DTC). A memory leak occurs while retrieving mappings.
• The update resolves an issue affecting Windows Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS). The post-authentication actions (PAA) do not occur at the end of the grace period. Instead, they run on reboot.
• This update makes some changes to Windows Search. It is now more reliable and it is easier to find an application after installing it. With this update you also get personalized app search.