Windows 10 KB5025221

Windows 10 build 19045.2846 (KB5025221) outs on versions 22H2, 21H2, 20H2

Windows 10 gets the April 2023 Patch Tuesday update with security fixes and improvements.

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  • Microsoft releases update KB5025221 for Windows 10 22H2, 21H2, and 20H2.
  • The update bumps the version number to build 19045.2846.
  • The update KB5025221 introduces security fixes and improvements.

Microsoft releases the update KB5025221 as the official Patch Tuesday update of Windows 10 22H2 for April 2023. The update is rolling out in the Stable Channel with security fixes and changes.

According to the company’s announcement, the update KB5025221 bumps the version number to build 19042.2846 (20H2), 19044.2846 (21H2), and 19045.2846 (22H2) and fixes problems with printers and issues with the Remote Procedure Call Service, Microsoft HTML Application Host (HTA), Desired State Configuration, Simple Certificate Enrollment Protocol (SCEP) certificate, and more. The update combines the improvements previously available as a preview on March 17 and some additional changes available on April 11.

In addition, the company is making available updates for older versions of the operating system, including versions 1809, 1607, and 1507.

Windows 10 update KB5025221

These are the fixes and improvements coming to the next update of Windows 10:

  • This update implements the new Windows Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS) as a Windows inbox feature.
  • This update affects the Arab Republic of Egypt. The update supports the government’s daylight saving time change order for 2023.
  • This update addresses a compatibility issue. The issue occurs because of unsupported use of the registry.
  • Addresses a known issue that affects kiosk device profiles.
  • This update affects the ms-appinstaller URI. It now works with the DesktopAppInstaller policy.
  • Addresses an issue that affects the Remote Procedure Call Service (rpcss.exe). The issue might cause a race condition between the Distributed Component Object Model (DCOM) and the Microsoft Remote Procedure Call (RPC) endpoint mapper.
  • Addresses an issue that affects the Microsoft HTML Application Host (HTA). This issue blocks code execution that uses Microsoft HTA. This occurs when you turn on Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) User Mode Code Integrity (UMCI) enforced mode.
  • Addresses an issue that affects Desired State Configuration. It loses its previously configured options. This occurs if metaconfig.mof is missing.
  • Addresses compatibility issues that affect some printers. These printers use Windows Graphical Device Interface (GDI) printer drivers. These drivers do not completely adhere to GDI specifications.
  • Addresses an issue that affects the Simple Certificate Enrollment Protocol (SCEP) certificate. The system reports some SCEP certificate installations as failed. Instead, the system should report them as pending.
  • Addresses an issue that affects USB printers. The system classifies them as multimedia devices even though they are not.
  • Addresses an issue that affects the Fast Identity Online 2.0 (FIDO2) PIN credential icon. It does not appear on the credentials screen of an external monitor. This occurs when that monitor is attached to a closed laptop.
  • This update affects applications that use the Windows UI Library in the Windows App SDK (WinUI 3). It makes printing for them possible on Windows 10 devices.
  • Addresses an issue that affects the SharedPC account manager. It cannot delete multiple accounts during cleanup.
  • Addresses an issue that might affect lsass.exe. It might stop responding. This occurs when it sends a Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) query to a domain controller that has a very large LDAP filter.

Older versions of Windows 10

Microsoft is also releasing the update KB5025229 for version 1809, bumping the build number to 17763.4252, and introducing various fixes and improvements.

In addition, Windows 10 1607 received the update KB5025228 that bumps the version to build 14393.5850, and it addresses several problems. Finally, Windows 10 1507 is getting the update KB5025234 which increases the version to build 10240.19869 and addresses one security issue.

Download update KB5025221 for Windows 10

The update is available immediately and will download and install automatically through the Release Preview. However, you can always force the update from Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update, click the Check for updates button and use the option to install the optional update.

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Mauro Huculak is a Windows How-To Expert who started Pureinfotech in 2010 as an independent online publication. He has also been a Windows Central contributor for nearly a decade. Mauro has over 15 years of experience writing comprehensive guides and creating professional videos about Windows and software, including Android and Linux. Before becoming a technology writer, he was an IT administrator for seven years. In total, Mauro has over 21 years of combined experience in technology. Throughout his career, he achieved different professional certifications from Microsoft (MSCA), Cisco (CCNP), VMware (VCP), and CompTIA (A+ and Network+), and he has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP for many years. You can follow him on X (Twitter), YouTube, LinkedIn and About.me. Email him at [email protected].