Today Microsoft has released new security updates for Windows 10 Operating system. As part of the November 2021 patch update, KB5007186 is available for windows 10 versions 21H1, 20H2, and 2004 that brings to Build 19043.1348, 19042.1348, and Build 19041.1348. Also, there is a new update KB5007189 for Windows 10 version 1909 bumps OS build 18363.1916. Today’s patch windows 10 KB5007186 comes with several security bug fixes and general quality improvements. Microsoft has also published direct download links for Windows 10 KB5007186 offline installers.
Note: If you’ve already upgraded to version 21H2 aka November 2021 Update, you’ll receive the same set of bug fixes and improvements, but the build revision would be Build 19044.1348.
Like previous Patch Tuesday releases, this Windows 10 update KB5007186 doesn’t come with any new features. Rather, the focus is on security, reliability improvements, and fixes across the board.
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Download Windows 10 KB5007186
Since Microsoft patch updates are mandatory updates, Windows 10 KB5007186 download and install automatically on devices running the latest Windows 10 version 21H1, 20H2, and 2004. Once installed, you will need to restart the system for the changes to take effect.
To install this update using Windows Update, follow the steps below:
- Open Settings using windows key + I.
- Click Update & Security then Windows Update.
- In the right-hand pane, click on the Check for updates button.
Well If you are looking for the latest Windows 10 version 21H2 ISO click here.
In addition, you can download the latest Windows 11 ISO image here.
As usual, the patch can be installed from the Update Catalog as well here Windows 10 KB5007186 Offline installer direct download links. 64-bit and 32-bit (x86).
- locate the patch next to the correct edition and version of the operating system.
- To install the update, simply run the downloaded MSU file and Windows will automatically install the cumulative update.
Windows 10 KB5007186 Changelog
The latest patch update KB5007186 for Windows 10 version 21H1 Addresses an issue of a 0 (zero) width Pen to render one pixel regardless of transformation.
The update also includes the changes from the non-security update KB5006738 that include, fix for an issue that might prevent subtitles from displaying for certain video apps and streaming video sites.
Address an issue that causes your lock screen background to appear black if you have set up a slideshow of pictures as your lock screen background.
Fix a bug that prevents Windows 10 virtual private network (VPN) users from connecting to Windows Server 2019 Routing and Remote Access service (RRAS) servers.
Microsoft has also addressed a bug that could prevent some users from viewing the out-of-box experience (OOBE) pages
This update fixes a bug affecting Assigned Access kiosks that use Microsoft Edge as a kiosk application.
The latest update patch an issue where App-V causes black screens to appear when users sign-in on the credentials page.
You can read the complete changelog, listed Microsoft support site here.
Known issues:
- Some devices, created using custom offline media or ISO images, may have Edge Legacy removed but not replaced by the new Edge. Microsoft has a workaround for this.
- After installing this update some devices may fail to install new updates, with error message, “PSFX_E_MATCHING_BINARY_MISSING”.
- Print clients may throw errors when connecting to a remote printer shared on a Windows print server.
- After installing this update, Connections may fail to authenticate when using smart card authentication when connecting to devices in an untrusted domain using Remote Desktop.
Uninstall Windows 10 KB5007186
If installing KB5007186 causes issues on your device you can uninstall the update to revert the changes.
Uninstall KB5007186 using the Windows Update History tool
- Go to Windows Settings (Windows key + i) –> Update & Security –> Windows Update.
- From the right-hand pane, click on View Update History.
- Now click on Uninstall updates.
- Select Update for Microsoft Windows (KB5007186) and press the Uninstall button.
Uninstall KB5007186 using command-line
Another quick way to uninstall this update is by using the command prompt. Here are the commands:
- Open Command Prompt (Run –> cmd)
- Run the following command:
wmic qfe list brief /format:table - This will show all the updates installed on the computer. Make sure KB5007186 is on the list.
- To uninstall the update, run the following command
wusa /uninstall /kb:KB5007186
The system needs to be restarted after uninstalling the update.
Windows 10 KB5007189
Installing KB5007189 brings up Windows 10 Build 18363.1916 and addresses and similar issue
- Address an issue that might prevent installing printers using Internet Printing Protocol (IPP).
- Resolve an issue of a 0 (zero) width Pen to render one pixel regardless of transformation.
- Include a feature to facilitate certain cross-browser data transfers.
- Fix an issue in JScript9.dll with PropertyGet.
- Address a bug affecting Assigned Access kiosks that use Microsoft Edge as a kiosk application.
- Enhances Microsoft Defender for Endpoint’s ability to identify and intercept ransomware and advanced attacks.
- Address a bug that cause File Explorer stops responding and Event 1000 with the exception code 0xc0000005 is logged in the Application event log.
Known issue:
Print clients may throw errors when connecting to a remote printer shared on a Windows print server. Errors that Microsoft lists are: 0x000006e4 (RPC_S_CANNOT_SUPPORT), 0x0000007c (ERROR_INVALID_LEVEL), 0x00000709 (ERROR_INVALID_PRINTER_NAME)
Read the complete changelog Microsoft support site here.
Microsoft has also announced KB5007206 for devices still running, Windows 10 version 1809 that Addresses an issue that prevents Failover Clustering from updating Domain Name Server (DNS) records.
Addresses an issue of a 0 (zero) width Pen to render one pixel regardless of transformation.
Address an issue that might prevent install printers using Internet Printing Protocol (IPP)
Also read:
- Difference Between Windows 10 Feature Update and Cumulative Updates
- Windows Update won’t downloads or failed to install on Windows 10 (Solved)
- How to Share Files and Printers Between Two Windows 10 Computers
- Windows 10 keeps shutting down and restarting automatically? Try these solutions
- Complete Review on Microsoft Windows 10 Operating system
