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The Windows 10 Creators Update, named KB4048954, includes security patches for versions 15063.726 and 15063.728. So, what's new in the Windows 10 KB4048954 cumulative update that we need to pay attention to?
Firstly, it's important to note that this is a cumulative update, addressing issues encountered after OS upgrades. One notable fix is resolving the failure to set offline schedule in the Sync Center applet of Control Panel.
Microsoft acknowledges that some users are facing the 'Sync Center Error. An error occurred displaying sync schedules. Error: 0x80070005. Access Denied' issue, and this new update will fix that problem.
Discover What's New in Windows 10 KB4048954 Cumulative Update!
Security Patch Fixes
In September, Microsoft released a security update patching 38 vulnerabilities on Windows. However, this patch release still wasn't 'strong enough' to ensure Windows OS safety. Hence, they had to continue with the release of Windows 10 KB4048954 update to fix some security issues.
The software giant states that this latest update also fixes issues introduced in cumulative update KB4038788, which caused computer screens to go black. Users were forced to restart their systems to regain access and uninstall the cumulative update.
Windows 10 KB4048954 cumulative update also integrates fixes for critical Windows components, including vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer browser. Microsoft reveals they've identified the cause of the browser glitch treating intranet sites as internet sites.
The update also addresses Microsoft Edge browser issues, fixing memory leaks caused by launching an internal process. Furthermore, it fine-tunes various settings, which were causing browser crashes.
Additionally, there are numerous security bug fixes included in the Patch Update, covering security patches for Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge, Windows kernel, Windows Media Player, and more. Users are advised to install the update as soon as possible.
Besides, if you prefer not to have Windows 10 update automatically to the latest version, you can disable updates on Windows 10. Disabling updates on Windows 10 will free you from the hassle of waiting for hours for Windows to update to a new version, saving your time.
