Cumulative updates March 2021

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This is a summary of the cumulative updates released on March 9th for all the supported consumer releases of Windows 10. 

  1. Windows 10 version 2004 and version 20H2 - KB5000802, Build 19041.867 and 19042.867
  2. Windows 10 versions 1909 - KB5000808, Build 18363.1440

For information about Windows update terminology, see the article about the types of Windows updates and the monthly quality update types. To view other notes and messages, see the Windows 10, version 2004 update history home page.

Important: Support for Legacy Edge ends today. See this post for more details.

Windows 10 release dashboard

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/release-health/

Windows 10 update history

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/windows-10-update-history-7dd3071a-3906-fa2c-c342-f7f86728a6e3

Windows 10 Lifecycle FAQ

Lifecycle FAQ - Windows - Microsoft Lifecycle | Microsoft Docs

Windows 10 message center

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/release-information/windows-message-center#407

Known issues with KB5000802 and KB5000808

Symptom Workaround
System and user certificates might be lost when updating a device from Windows 10, version 1809 or later to a later version of Windows 10. Devices will only be impacted if they have already installed any Latest cumulative update (LCU) released September 16, 2020 or later and then proceed to update to a later version of Windows 10 from media or an installation source which does not have an LCU released October 13, 2020 or later integrated. This primarily happens when managed devices are updated using outdated bundles or media through an update management tool such as Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) or Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager. This might also happen when using outdated physical media or ISO images that do not have the latest updates integrated. <br> <br>NoteDevices using Windows Update for Business or that connect directly to Windows Update are not impacted. Any device connecting to Windows Update should always receive the latest versions of the feature update, including the latest LCU, without any extra steps. If you have already encountered this issue on your device, you can mitigate it within the uninstall window by going back to your previous version of Windows using the instructions here. The uninstall window might be 10 or 30 days depending on the configuration of your environment and the version you’re updating to. You will then need to update to the later version of Windows 10 after the issue is resolved in your environment. NoteWithin the uninstall window, you can increase the number of days you have to go back to your previous version of Windows 10 by using the DISM command /Set-OSUninstallWindow. You must make this change beforethe default uninstall window has lapsed. For more information, see DISM operating system uninstall command-line options. <br> <br>We are working on a resolution and will provide updated bundles and refreshed media in the coming weeks.
(KB5000802 only) When using the Microsoft Japanese Input Method Editor (IME) to enter Kanji characters in an app that automatically allows the input of Furigana characters, you might not get the correct Furigana characters. You might need to enter the Furigana characters manually. <br> <br>NoteThe affected apps are using the ImmGetCompositionString() function. We are working on a resolution and will provide an update in an upcoming release.
After installing this update, you might receive an APC_INDEX_MISMATCH error with a blue screen when attempting to print to certain printers in some apps. Issue resolved with an out-of-band update.
After installing updates released March 9, 2021 or March 15, 2021, you might get unexpected results when printing from some apps. Issues might include:<br><ul style="margin-right: 0; margin-left: 0; color: rgba(54, 54, 54, 1)"><li style="margin-left: 0"><p style="color: rgba(30, 30, 30, 1)">Elements of the document might print as solid black/color boxes or might be missing, including barcodes, QR codes, and graphics elements, such as logos.</p></li><li style="margin-left: 0"><p style="color: rgba(30, 30, 30, 1)">Table lines might be missing. Other alignment or formatting issues might also be present.</p></li><li style="margin-left: 0"><p style="color: rgba(30, 30, 30, 1)">Printing from some apps or to some printers might result in a blank page or label.</p></li></ul> Resolved - Install KB5001649 from the links below.

KB5000808 Direct Download Links

KB5000802 Direct Download Links

KB5001649 Direct Download Links 19042.870 Out of Band

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  1. Anonymous
    2021-03-15T00:29:35+00:00

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    This is exactly what I was looking for thank you so much!

    That's Great!!  I learned something new myself in searching this.

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  2. Anonymous
    2021-03-14T23:22:48+00:00

    From the Desk of the Uninformed:  RE: Windows updates:  I run windows 10 HOME 20H2 - no-name Desktop  (Forgive long Post)

    I normally operate from a "Local User" Non Admin Account (for my own safety 😃 )

    When I updated from version 1909 to 20H2.. (THE BIG ONE)-- 

    I knew of this update in advance, so I did the recommended:

    Switched to Admin Account: UNINSTALLED my 3rd party anti-virus software, disconnected my 

    external hard drive, printer, speakers, etc. 

    Here is my Question now:  I have updates paused for 7 days (again, HOME user) --

     I und nderstand those with Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise, etc.  meanwhile, have even more 

    power to delay things that I do not have. 

    When I un-pause the update to see if any Quality Updates are available 

    for download-- it IMMEDIATELY begins the update whether I'm "ready or not." 

    I've searched and found there are no known lists to give a "heads up" for quality updates that I could find. ugh.

    I believe I must still uninstall my anti-virus software for the quality updates--

    [unsure about disconnecting hard-drive, printer, etc. but seems like I should] 

    So.... am I supposed to sign into ADMIN ACCOUNT, uninstall AV software, 

    disconnect peripherals JUST TO SEE IF UPDATES are available?  It seems ludicrous to me to 

    have to do that!  Once the update starts I'm afraid to stop it for fear it will hose something!

    When I last updated the recent KB's... I merely paused my AV thinking it would 

    not take that long, but upon update restarts my AV begins to function again.  

    Luckily, it did not cause me any problems.... THIS TIME!

    Am I missing something obvious here, overthinking it?  IDK.  

    I see people have problems with KB quality updates and are asked if they stopped 

    their anti-virus software or other programs for cleaning, etc. 

    I have other cleaning/scanning programs installed, but none that run in real-time but for my anti-virus.

    Would be nice to have a button that I could press that says:  

    "Give me 20 minutes before beginning the DL so I can switch to Admin Account and uninstall all my ****. 

    Is there an answer to this dilemma?  Would appreciate any feedback from those who know.  Thanks Much!

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  3. Anonymous
    2021-03-14T21:32:19+00:00

    Is there any way to put the black outline around text back on desktop icons? This is frustrating as it makes the text for them a lot harder to read ontop of already being nearly blind in one eye. I don't want to be forced to use a darker background.

    I'm not 100% sure this is what you need, but it seems to me you are looking for the 'drop shadow' feature on the text?  (as shown)

    IF SO......   go to this website where I "borrowed" these screenshots: 

     https://www.isunshare.com/windows-10/hide-or-show-drop-shadow-of-desktop-icon-labels-in-windows-10.html

    While there are quicker ways to get to the correct settings,  just follow the instructions to enable the drop shadow feature.  Seems there is NO way to change the color of the text itself from what I've researched. I remember (years ago) you could change the text color.  (Something so simple they get rid of!)

    Someone else may prove me wrong on that.  Apologies if this is NOT what you were looking to do.

    I always use a dark background so it never occurred to me it was a problem with a light colored background. 

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  4. Anonymous
    2021-03-14T19:06:28+00:00

    Is there any way to put the black outline around text back on desktop icons? This is frustrating as it makes the text for them a lot harder to read ontop of already being nearly blind in one eye. I don't want to be forced to use a darker background.

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  5. Anonymous
    2021-03-14T16:45:40+00:00

    I dont get i want to sign in to window's 10 because there is this really good feature i wanna try but isnt working

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