Windows 10: Microsoft Released Windows CLU Preview KB4598291_buildno_19042.789 to Windows 10 v20H2 on...

On 02nd February 2021, Microsoft released another Windows Cumulative Update preview KB4598291 build no 19042.789 to Windows 10 v20H2.


Currently, on my Asus laptop, I installed Windows 10 64bit Enterprise 20H2 build no 19042.789 Preview.

I am sharing the direct download links from www.catalog.update.microsoft.com

For Windows 10 client v20H2 CLU kb4598291 64bit os. You can download it from here
For Windows 10 client v20H2 CLU kb4598291 32bit os. You can download it from here


Highlights of this update::

## Updates an issue that causes a device to stop responding when you play a game in full-screen or tablet mode.

## Updates an issue with using Ctrl+Caps Lock and Alt+Caps Lock to switch to Hiragana or Katakana mode respectively after upgrading

to Windows 10, version 2004.

## Updates an issue that prevents you from opening a document that is on the Windows desktop.

## Updates an issue that creates duplicate cloud provider folders in the File Explorer navigation pane.

## Updates an issue with some special key combinations used in DaYi, Yi, and Array IMEs that might cause an application to stop working.

## Updates an issue that displays a blank lock screen after a device wakes up from Hibernate.

## Corrects historical daylight savings time DST information for the Palestinian Authority.

## Updates an issue that incorrectly deactivates some Windows 10 Education devices after upgrading to Windows 10, version 2004.

## Updates an issue that might cause the Alt+Tab order to change unexpectedly and cause you to switch to the wrong window.

## Updates an issue that fails to show Extract all on the shortcut menu when you right-click an online-only ZIP file.


Improvements and fixes::

## This build includes all the improvements from Windows 10, version 2004.

## Addresses an issue that might cause the Alt+Tab order to change unexpectedly and cause you to switch to the wrong window.

If you installed earlier updates, only the new fixes contained in this package will be downloaded and installed on your device.

Known issues in this update::

Symptom 01::

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 that 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.


Workaround 01::

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.


Symptom 02::

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.


Workaround 02::

We are working on a resolution and will provide an update in an upcoming release.


Before installing this update::

$$ Microsoft strongly recommends you install the latest servicing stack update SSU for your operating system before installing the latest cumulative update LCU.


$$ SSUs improve the reliability of the update process to mitigate potential issues while installing the LCU and applying Microsoft security fixes. For general information about SSUs, see Servicing stack updates and Servicing Stack Updates SSU: Frequently Asked Questions.


$$ If you are using Windows Update, the latest SSU KB4598481 , which can be downloaded from the indicated website


Sources are taken from::

https://support.microsoft.com/en-in/help/4598291


https://www.catalog.update.microsoft.com/Search.aspx?q=KB4598291




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