Windows 10: Windows 11 lag issue following 23H release 01 December 2023

I am going to post this comment in the hope that it helps others who are experiencing very serious lag issues following the recent 23H update at the beginning of December 2023.I always tend to trust Microsoft update releases when they are issued. I have been caught out previously with Windows 10 updates that had not been fully tested prior to release however, Windows 11 releases have seemed more stable. That is, up until the recent 23H update at the beginning of December 2023.As always, I have my auto update switch set to manual and, on December 1st, I checked for any available update and took

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Cumulative monthly updates for Windows 10 and Windows 11 - December 2022

The following release notes coincide with Cumulative updates for all the supported versions of Windows, released on December 13th, 2022.

Windows 11

Windows 11 (original release): KB5021234 (OS Build 22000.1335)
December 13, 2022—KB5021234 (OS Build 22000.1335) - Microsoft Support

Improvements

This security update includes improvements that were a part of update KB5019157 (released November 15, 2022). When you install this KB:

• This update addresses an issue that affects remote networks. This issue stops you from reconnecting to them using DirectAccess.
  
• This update addresses an issue that might affect Data Protection Application Programming Interface (DPAPI) decryption. The decryption of a certificate private key might fail. Because of this, virtual private network (VPN) and other 802.1 certificate-based authentication might fail. This issue might occur when you encrypt the DPAPI master key with a wrong value.
  

Windows 11, version 22H2: KB5021255(OS Build 22621.963)

December 13, 2022—KB5021255 (OS Build 22621.963) - Microsoft Support

Improvements

This security update includes improvements that were a part of update KB5020044 (released November 29, 2022). When you install this KB:

• This update addresses an issue that might affect Data Protection Application Programming Interface (DPAPI) decryption. The decryption of a certificate private key might fail. Because of this, virtual private network (VPN) and other 802.1 certificate-based authentication might fail. This issue might occur when you encrypt the DPAPI master key with a wrong value.
  
• This update addresses a known issue that might affect Task Manager. It might display certain elements in the user interface (UI) in unexpected colors. Some parts of the UI might not be readable. This issue might occur if you have "Choose your mode" set to "Custom" in the Personalization > Colors section of Settings.
  

Windows 10


Windows 10, version 21H2, and 22H2: KB5021233 (OS Builds 19042.2364, 19043.2364, 19044.2364, and 19045.2364

December 13, 2022—KB5021233 (OS Builds 19042.2364, 19043.2364, 19044.2364, and 19045.2364) - Microsoft Support

Improvements

This security update includes improvements that were a part of update KB5020030 (released November 15, 2022). When you install this KB:

• This update addresses security issues for your Windows operating system.
  

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

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11/8/22
IMPORTANT Because of minimal operations during the holidays and the upcoming Western new year, there won’t be a non-security preview release for the month of December 2022. There will be a monthly security release (known as a “B” release) for December 2022. Normal monthly servicing for both B and non-security preview releases will resume in January 2023.

For information about Windows update terminology, see the article about the types of Windows updates and the monthly quality update types. For an overview of Windows 11, version 22H2, see its update history page.

IMPORTANT The retired, out-of-support Internet Explorer 11 desktop application will be permanently turned off as part of the February 2023 Windows security update ("B" release) scheduled for February 14, 2023. Go to Internet Explorer 11 desktop app retirement FAQ for more information.

Note Follow @WindowsUpdate to find out when new content is published to the Windows release health dashboard.

 

The Saboteur released December 8, 2009

Beta Patch released

For those who are having problems with this game the developers have released a "beta" patch that should fix most if not all the problems (Screen Freezing or Game Crashing to Desktop etc)

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It is suggested that you reinstall the game and include the patch it things do not initially change for you.

 

Cumulative Updates for Windows 10 and Windows 11, April 2023

The following release notes coincide with Cumulative updates for all the supported versions of Windows, released on April 11th, 2023.

Windows 11

Windows 11 22H2: April 11, 2023—KB5025239 (OS Build 22621.1555)

April 11, 2023—KB5025239 (OS Build 22621.1555) - Microsoft Support

Improvements

This security update includes improvements that were a part of update KB5023778 (released March 28, 2023). When you install this KB:

• New! This update implements the new Windows Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS) as a Windows inbox feature. For more information, see By popular demand: Windows LAPS available now!
  
• This update addresses a compatibility issue. The issue occurs because of unsupported use of the registry.
  

Download: Download KB5025239 MSU for Windows 11 v22H2 64-bit (x64)

Windows 11 (original release): April 11, 2023—KB5025224 (OS Build 22000.1817)

April 11, 2023—KB5025224 (OS Build 22000.1817) - Microsoft Support

Improvements

This security update includes improvements that were a part of update KB5023774 (released March 28, 2023). When you install this KB:

• New! This update implements the new Windows Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS) as a Windows inbox feature. For more information, see By popular demand: Windows LAPS available now!
  
• This update affects the Arab Republic of Egypt. The update supports the government’s daylight saving time change order for 2023.
  
• This update addresses a compatibility issue. The issue occurs because of unsupported use of the registry.
  
• This update addresses a known issue that affects kiosk device profiles. If you have enabled automatic logon, it might not work. After Autopilot completes provisioning, these devices stay on the credential screen. This issue occurs after you install updates dated January 10, 2023, and later
  

Download: Download KB5025224 MSU for Windows 11 v21H2 64-bit (x64)

Windows 10

Windows 10 22H2: April 11, 2023—KB5025221 (OS Builds 19042.2846, 19044.2846, and 19045.2846)

April 11, 2023—KB5025221 (OS Builds 19042.2846, 19044.2846, and 19045.2846) - Microsoft Support

Highlights

• This update addresses security issues for your Windows operating system.
  

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

Download: Download KB5025221 MSU for Windows 10 v20H2, v21H2, and v22H2 64-bit (x64)

1/19/23
IMPORTANT After March 2023, there are no more optional, non-security preview releases for the supported editions of Windows 10, version 20H2 and Windows 10, version 21H2. Only cumulative monthly security updates (known as the "B" or Update Tuesday release) will continue for these versions. Windows 10, version 22H2 will continue to receive security and optional releases.

https://twitter.com/WindowsUpdate/status/1635692351996801059

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