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Microsoft releases Windows 11 October 2024 Patch Tuesday Updates with KB5044284, KB5044285, and KB5044280

You can also manually download and install them.

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Published onOctober 9, 2024

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Microsoft has rolled out the October 2024 Patch Tuesday updates for all supported versions of Windows 11 — including Windows 11 24H2, 23H2, 22H2, and 21H2. The updates are KB5044284, KB5044285, and KB5044280, respectively.

Here’s what’s new in each release:

24H2 (KB5044284): This update addresses security vulnerabilities and includes improvements shipped in last month’s update.

23H2 (KB5044285) and 22H2 (KB5044285): This update addresses security vulnerabilities.

21H2 (KB5044280): This update addresses security vulnerabilities and includes improvements from last month’s update.

In addition to the above updates, Microsoft released a servicing stack update for Windows 11 24H2 (KB5046306), improving the component responsible for installing Windows updates. The update has no known issues.

One known issue with KB5046306 is that playerscannot download and play Roblox on ARM devicesvia the Microsoft Store on Windows 11 24H2. Instead, they can download the title directly from the Roblox website.

If you prefer to install updates offline, you can grabKB5044284,KB5044285, andKB5044280here.

You can read thefull KB5044284 changeloghere.

Microsoft recommends installing the latest cumulative updates when they become available. Keeping your system up to date is an excellent way to ensure you receive patches for potentially serious vulnerabilities actively exploited by attackers.

And there’s another reason to keep your device updated: Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 11 24H2 will be supported for 36 months. That’s three years before you consider upgrading to the next version of Windows 11, assuming you’re OK with the end of Windows 11 Home and Pro support on October 14, 2027.

More about the topics:Windows 11,Windows Update

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He’s always curious and ready to take on everything new in the tech world, covering Microsoft’s products on a daily basis. The passion for gaming and hardware feeds his journalistic approach, making him a great researcher and news writer that’s always ready to bring you the bleeding edge!

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With KB5043178 to Release Preview Channel, Microsoft advises Windows 11 users to plug in when the battery is low#

Copilot in Outlook will generate personalized themes for you to customize the app#

Microsoft will raise the price of its 365 Suite to include AI capabilities#

Death Stranding Director’s Cut is now Xbox X|S at a huge discount#

Outlook will let users create custom account icons so they can tell their accounts apart easier#

Microsoft releases Windows 11 October 2024 Patch Tuesday Updates with KB5044284, KB5044285, and KB5044280#