2023-08-08 19:09:28
The August Update (KB5029263) for Windows 11 was released on August 08, 2023. Build 22621.2134 improves upon optional patch KB5028254, released on July 26, 2023, addressing issues such as fixing a bug in the VPN connection, Improved more accurate screen brightness settings and fixed a bug affecting display and/or audio devices.
Windows 11 gets August update
August Update (KB5029263) for Windows 11 brings visual comfort improvements. Source: Oficina da Net
In build 22621.2134 of Windows 11, installed through the KB5029263 update, Microsoft brought important fixes and improvements, in addition to solving security problems. The biggest highlight of the August update is the correction of the problem in the Windows Push Notification Service (WNS), which was buggy and prevented some notifications from appearing, being able to be listed only in the notification center.
Other important changes were applied as well, such as fixing an issue affecting user mode printer drivers. They unloaded unexpectedly. This occurred by sending the print command to multiple print queues for the same printer driver.
Another major fix that the update resolved was an issue affecting Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC). The bug caused unsigned WDAC policies to be copied to the Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI) disk partition. This partition is reserved for signed policies. This partition is reserved for signed policies.
Below is a list of important changes that were also applied with the KB5029263 update.
Fixed bugs ranging from a sudden change in Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) mode interrupting a print job to persistent requests to switch eSIM following restarting some WWAN devices. Security improvements, most notably with the addition of vulnerable drivers to the Windows kernel driver block list to protect once morest potential BYOVD (Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver) attacks. Addressed several flaws related to Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC), fastfat file system driver, and I/O operations over Server Message Block (SMB) with specific compression algorithms. More accurate brightness settings. Improves Chinese character recognition and accuracy in handwriting tools. When pinning a widget, it will remain pinned.
How to download the update now
To get the performance improvements provided by the new Windows 11 update, follow these steps:
Step 01: Click on the Windows flag underneath to open the start menu.
Step 02: Select the gear symbol in the left corner below the column.
Step 03: Scroll down and select “update & security”.
Step 04: Select “check for updates”.
Step 05: Select “Download and install” under updates.
Manually download and install the KB5029263 update
You can download the KB5029263 update for Windows 11 manually here. After accessing the Microsoft Update catalog page, follow the steps below.
Step 01: When accessing the Microsoft Update catalog, there will be several updates available. You will need to locate the patch compatible with the KB5029263 update for the version of Windows 11 that is on your computer.
Step 02: Select the “Download” button next to the Windows 11 version you want to download.
Step 03: Right click on the link and select “save as” to start the download.
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