KB5041580 is the name given to the Windows 10 supported version update that is scheduled to be released in August 2024

The release of build 19044.4780 and 19045.4780 for Windows 10 22H2 and 21H2 has resulted in the release of the August 2024 Patch Tuesday Update (KB5041580) for release.

The company has reportedly resolved issues with Wi-Fi Protected Access 3 (WPA3), ILT and Local Users and Groups, TCP, Windows Backup, and DHCP Option 235 in the monthly security update, which is scheduled to be released on August 13, 2024.

Moreover, this update (refer to the August 2024 update for Windows) fixes printer-related issues and reformulates the Windows Kernel Vulnerable Driver Blocklist file to list drivers vulnerable to BYOVD attacks.

The security update provides an upgrade that fixes the BitLocker recovery screen that appears on the computer’s startup screen. Nevertheless, the recovery key is still necessary to enable booting of the device and download the latest system version.

Also, the update KB5041580 includes fixes for the Lock screen error where the “Use my Windows user account” check box is missing, the removal of the “NetJoinLegacyAccountReuse” Registry key, and the use of Secure Boot Advanced Targeting (SBAT) to protect the vulnerable Linux EFI (Shim bootloaders) on systems running the operating system.

The previous edition of Windows 10 was outdated.

Furthermore, the company is releasing fixes on previous versions of its operating system, such as 1809, 1607 and 1507. KB5041578 updates for version 1809 bumps the build number to 17763.6189 to address various bugs.

The update KB5041773 fixes various issues with Windows 10 1607, as well as updating it to build 10240.7259, in addition to addressing some shortcomings of version 1809.

By incorporating KB5041782, Windows 10 1507 is now available with a version of 10240.20751, which offers some fixes to the issues experienced in version 1809.

The installation of the August 2024 update is required.

The process of downloading and installing Windows 10 build 19045.4780 and 19044.4780 involves implementing a forceful update, activating the “Get the latest updates as soon as they’re available” toggle switch, and selecting “Check for updates” button.

The August 2024 update for Windows 10 can be installed manually from the Microsoft Update Catalog website.

Upon encountering issues following the installation of this cumulative update, you can use these instructions to revert to the previous version of the operating system.

The non-security optional install update, update KB5040525, was initially released on July 23, with the same features and improvements. It was later updated to 19045.4780 and 19044.4780, which now serves as the August 2024 security update, and it is not the same release.