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Windows 10 1909 KB5001396 Cumulative Update Preview Released

Microsoft has released the optional KB5001396 preview cumulative update for Windows 10 1909 with numerous fixes that increase performance in the operating system.

This cumulative update is Microsoft’s April 2021 monthly “C” update that allows users and admins to preview the upcoming fixes scheduled for release in the forthcoming May 2021 Patch Tuesday.

With this release of this preview update, Microsoft is rolling out the new News and Interests taskbar newsfeed feature, which will become available to everyone during the May 2021 Patch Tuesday updates.

Otherwise, this preview update only contains bug fixes, performance improvements, and new features and does not include any security updates.

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You can install the update by going into Settings, clicking on Windows Update, and selecting ‘Check for Updates.’ As this is an optional update, you will then be required to click on the download and install button.

Before you install this update, Microsoft states that you must first install the KB5001406 or KB5003155 servicing stack updates.

Microsoft also warns that Windows 10 1909 is reaching the end of service on May 11th, 2021, and will no longer receive security updates.

“Windows 10, version 1909 will reach end of service on May 11, 2021 for devices running the Home, Pro, Pro for Workstation, and Server SAC editions.”

“After May 11, 2021, these devices will no longer receive monthly security and quality updates that contain protection from the latest security threats. To continue receiving security and quality updates, Microsoft recommends updating to the latest version of Windows 10,” state the KB5001396 release notes.

If you wish to install the Windows 10 KB5001396 update manually, you can do so from the Microsoft Catalog.

What’s new in Windows 10 KB5001396

After installing this update, Windows 10 1909 will be updated to build 18363.1533.

The highlighted fixes and improvements in the Windows 10 KB5001396 cumulative update preview are listed below:

• Introducing news and interests on the Windows 10 taskbar
  
  With news and interests on the Windows taskbar, you get quick access to an integrated feed of dynamic content, such as news, weather, sports, and more, that updates throughout the day. You can personalize your feed with relevant content tailored for you. In the coming weeks, you will be able to seamlessly peek into your feed directly from the taskbar throughout your day without disrupting your workflow. For more information, see Personalized content at glance: Introducing news and interests on the Windows 10 taskbar.
• Updates an issue that causes blank tiles to appear on the Start menu with names such as “ms-resource:AppName” or “ms-resource:appDisplayName”.
• Adds the ability to adjust the amount of idle time before a headset goes to sleep in the Settings app for Windows Mixed Reality.
• Updates an issue that generates a stop error when you delete a file or folder from locations that sync with Microsoft OneDrive.

Microsoft has also stated that the following known issues exist with this release. The issue below has been affecting Windows 10 since November 2020.

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Symptom

Workaround

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 which 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.Note Devices using Windows Update for Business or that connect directly to Windows Update are not impacted. Any device connecting to Windows Update should always receive the latest versions of the feature update, including the latest LCU, without any extra steps.

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. Note Within the uninstall window, you can increase the number of days you have to go back to your previous version of Windows 10 by using the DISM command /Set-OSUninstallWindow. You must make this change before the default uninstall window has lapsed. For more information, see DISM operating system uninstall command-line options.We are working on a resolution and will provide updated bundles and refreshed media in the coming weeks.