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Windows 10 v1703 KB4499181 is all about security improvements

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Published onMay 16, 2019

published onMay 16, 2019

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Microsoft releasesPatch TuesdayUpdates every month to fix known issues and security flaws affecting Windows operating systems.

This month, the Redmond giant is back with a new round ofWindows 10cumulative updates. More specifically, Microsoft releasedKB4499181forWindows 10v1703. The company completely focused on improving the security of Windows components, including the system’s built-in IE and Microsoft Edge browsers.

However, we recommend to pause theupdatesfor around 2-3 weeks until a stable release is available. Sometimes,Windows 10updates may bring alongsome major bugsthat Microsoft’s engineers failed to detect before the official rollout.

Furthermore, you should enable the system restore option before installing theupdate. In case you experience any issues, you can use the system restore options to rollback to a working OS version.

Let’s have a brief look at what KB4499181 brings in terms of improvements and bug fixes.

KB4499181 changelog

Fix for Visual Studio Simulator launch issues

Previously,Windows 10users were unable to launch Microsoft Visual Studio Simulator. Microsoft fixed all these issues in KB4499181.

Japanese fonts bug fix

Microsoft Excel users pointed out that some Japanese fonts are triggeringMS Excel formatting issues. The company promised to release a fix in the upcoming release. Finally, KB4499181 fixes all such issues.

A series of security patches

As a part of theWindows 10cumulative update KB4499181, Microsoft rolled out a series of security patches for most of its products. To learn more about these patches, you can check out theofficial update page.

Download KB4499181

You can downloadWindows 10cumulative update KB4499181 automatically on your system.

However, if you have not yet received theupdate, you can navigate to Settings > Update & Security >Windows Updateand clickCheck forupdates.

Alternatively, you can manually download theupdatefrom theMicrosoft Update Catalog.

As a quick reminder, a newWindows 10version is just around the corner. Microsoft is ready to releaseWindows 10version 1903 aka theMay 2019 Update later this month.

Windows Insiders are currently testing the build. The company wants to make sure that no major bugs make their way toWindows 10users. That is the reason Microsoftdelayed the official releaseand preferred last-minute testing.

With KB5043178 to Release Preview Channel, Microsoft advises Windows 11 users to plug in when the battery is low#

Copilot in Outlook will generate personalized themes for you to customize the app#

Microsoft will raise the price of its 365 Suite to include AI capabilities#

Death Stranding Director’s Cut is now Xbox X|S at a huge discount#

Outlook will let users create custom account icons so they can tell their accounts apart easier#

Windows 10 v1703 KB4499181 is all about security improvements#

KB4499181 changelog#

Fix for Visual Studio Simulator launch issues#

Japanese fonts bug fix#

A series of security patches#

Download KB4499181#