Deep dive — Releasing Windows 10 Build 19045.6276 (KB5063842) to the Release Preview Channel
Published: August 14, 2025
Today Microsoft released Windows 10 22H2 Build 19045.6276 (KB5063842) to the Release Preview Channel for Insiders on Windows 10, version 22H2. This flight is a relatively...
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Microsoft’s latest cumulative rollup for Windows 10, KB5063709, quietly arrived as part of the August Patch Tuesday cycle and does what Microsoft says it will: restore a broken ESU enrollment flow, harden firmware-level protections, and tidy up a handful of stability and input regressions as the...
Microsoft has set a firm deadline: Windows 11, version 23H2 (Home and Pro) will stop receiving security and quality updates on November 11, 2025, leaving devices that remain on that release exposed to unpatched vulnerabilities unless they move to a supported build.
Background
Windows has...
Windows 11 August 12, 2025 — KB5063878 (24H2) & KB5063875 (22H2 / 23H2)
An in‑depth Breakdown for WindowsForum.com (Markdown)
Short version (TL;DR)
Microsoft released the August 12, 2025 Patch Tuesday cumulative updates for Windows 11. The 24H2 servicing branch is updated as KB5063878 (OS Build...
Microsoft has published the August 12, 2025 cumulative security update for older Windows 11 branches — KB5063875, which updates OS Builds 22621.5768 and 22631.5768 — delivering a combined Latest Cumulative Update (LCU) and Servicing Stack Update (SSU) for devices still on Windows 11 versions...
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Microsoft has made a clear, consequential distinction in the lifecycles of its platform and browser: Windows 10’s operating system support ends on October 14, 2025, but Microsoft Edge and the WebView2 runtime will continue to receive updates on Windows 10 (22H2) through at least October 2028 — a...
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Microsoft has confirmed that Microsoft Edge and the Microsoft WebView2 Runtime will continue to receive updates on Windows 10 (22H2) through at least October 2028, ensuring that Progressive Web Apps (PWAs), WebView-dependent applications, and Edge-powered experiences like Copilot-related...
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Microsoft has released Windows 10 22H2 Build 19045.6156 (KB5062649) to the Release Preview Channel, introducing several key updates and improvements.
Enhanced Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) Enrollment
A significant enhancement in this build addresses an issue with the Windows 10 ESU...
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Microsoft has recently released Windows 10 22H2 Build 19045.5912 (KB5058481) to the Release Preview Channel, introducing a series of enhancements and fixes aimed at improving user experience and system performance.
Calendar Flyout Enhancements
The Calendar flyout has been updated to reintroduce...
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I am running Intel HD Graphics with ver. 10.18.10.4358 on Windows 10 Pro 22H2. I used to have a brightness slider before, but lately, it has disappeared. I have tried everything, to no avail. When I went to Notifications and Actions, I saw nothing in there to do with displays.
Help said...
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My laptop is a HP model 14-cf0013dx running windows 10. Pro N version 22H2. Every time I boot up I see this:
All the solutions tell me to launch Services, log on as administrator and disable CxUtilSvc. I already did that. In fact I not only disabled CxUtilSvc but I somehow deleted it because...
I recently upgraded from 22H2 to 22H3 and soon found out that when I right-click on Start, nothing happens! I then tried a lot of suggested fixes including replacing contents of WinX folder, DISM, SFC /scannow, Registry hacks - none of which did anything.
I finally booted into Safe Mode and...
So, phone link shut down/disabled! But not on my win 11, 23H2, OS build 22631.4317.
Plus (Oct. 15th), I found this Microsoft Removes Phone Link Companion from Windows 11: What You Need to Know
Most days I just kiss off MS foibles, but UH!
WTF
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KB5037957 pertains to critical setup dynamic updates for Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 23H2. If you're navigating the ever-evolving landscape of Windows updates, this notification could save you from some potential pitfalls during your feature updates.
Overview of KB5037957
This update...
In a move that has become somewhat of a tradition in the tech world, Microsoft has officially pulled the plug on security updates for Windows 11 21H2 and certain editions of 22H2. For many users, this jump-off point isn’t particularly shocking, yet it serves as a timely reminder about the...
As Microsoft continuously evolves its flagship product, each year brings a new version of Windows designed to meet the ever-changing needs of users and the tech landscape. However, as we march into the future with the release of Windows 11 version 24H2, today marks a significant milestone: the...
On October 8, 2024, Microsoft released update KB5045525, aimed at enhancing the Windows 11 setup processes across its latest versions—specifically the 22H2 and 23H2 iterations. This update ensures that any files central to feature updates within Windows 11 are significantly improved, allowing...
Introduction
As the curtain closes on the last two versions of Windows 11, namely 21H2 and 22H2, Microsoft has declared them officially unsupported. If you haven’t updated your PC recently, you might be at risk of running an outdated operating system that no longer receives essential bug fixes...
In an announcement that has set the Windows community abuzz, Microsoft confirmed that it will begin force-upgrading Windows 11 installations running version 22H2 to the latest iteration, version 23H2, come October 8, 2024. This pivotal move is part of a broader strategy to enhance user...
Microsoft recently announced the release of the optional KB5041587 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 versions 23H2 and 22H2. This update, released on August 27, 2024, introduces a functional enhancement that facilitates the sharing of files with Android devices and addresses several...