Windows 10: Windows 10 new patch is out to ready your PC for next big update

Windows 10 has introduced a new ‘Windows as a Service’ model whereby your device will be updated frequently with fixes, improvements and new features. Microsoft is now rolling out a new compatibility update to devices which are not ready to receive the latest upgrade from Microsoft.

Microsoft is currently rolling out the Windows 10 October 2020 Update to users gradually and it plans to release another feature update in 2021. As you’re likely aware, whenever a new Windows 10 update is around the corner – which happens twice a year – Microsoft begins deploying compatibility update.

Yesterday, Microsoft started rolling out Windows 10 KB4023057 to users with version 2004 or newer. Only some users are receiving it currently, but others might get it in the coming weeks or after a few months.

In an update to its support document, Microsoft said that this patch will try to take several steps to prepare your device and check its compatibility with Windows 10 updates. For example, it will attempt to free up your disk space by clearing the temporary files if you do not have enough disk space.

Microsoft will add additional files and resources to Windows 10 installation to “make sure that updates are installed” smoothly on your device. In addition, Windows 10 KB4023057 for version 2004 will also improve the reliability and security of devices.

Here’s a list of changes this patch could make to your system:

• Reset your network settings automatically if problems are detected.
• Reset your Windows Registry: Any keys that may be preventing updates from being installed will be clean up.
• Disable, repair or modify Windows components responsible for Windows Update.
• Compress files in your profile directory.
• Reset Windows Update database.

Microsoft confirmed that the patch will still respect your Windows Update configurations like the active hours. Also, the patch might clear your Windows Update history if it attempts to repair Windows Update components.

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For all GRID racing owners:


The folks at Codemasters have released a new PC patch for their recent racing sim game GRID and we have it ready to grab right here at Big Download. The 1.2 patch has a number of fixes and changes for the game which we have right here:

• Fix for sessions list overflow and missing characters in front end.

• Fix for errors generated on game shutdown

• Support for TrackIR

• Online experience points: more points awarded for completing longer races

• Assists on/off toggle added to session creation and browsing

• All offline events (apart from head-to-heads and touge) are now available online (event voting screen now scrolls to see additional championships).

• Fix for failure to recognise some devices in user-created action map presets, including Logitech Cordless Rumblepad 2.

• Fixed GRID startup issue where it appears as a process in Task Manager but fails to run.

• Additional experience points are awarded for not colliding with other cars whilst racing damage on or forward sessions

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