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Get the Windows February 2023 Patch Tuesday security updates
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Friends, the second month of 2023, and the time has come for us to get excited about a brand new batch of security updates from Microsoft.
Please remember that these updates actually bring an entire array of changes for both Windows 10 and Windows 11, regardless of whether it is a newer or an older version.
This February 2023 Patch Tuesday batch of updates is expected to fix some of the issues that were still pending, and in the article below we will be looking to see exactly what we get.
We have included a detailed changelog for each cumulative update, and we will also be providing you with direct download links from Microsoft’s Windows Update Catalog, so you know that they are secure.
With all that being said, remember that, alternatively, you can always use other methods to get the latest updates, including:
Now that we got this out of the way, let’s have a closer look at the February 2023 Patch Tuesday updates rollout from Microsoft.
Changes included in the February Patch Tuesday updates
Windows 11
There really isn’t further need for introductions, since most of you are already running Windows 11 on your devices.
You might also like to know that the 22H2 version of Windows 11, the operating system’s first major update, is now ready fordownloading and installing.
Beware, however, of the great number ofbugs and glitchesthat will test your patience when discovering all thenew features coming to Windows 11.
KB5022836
[DIRECT DOWNLOAD LINK]
Windows 10 versions 21H2, 21H1, and 20H2
Windows 10 version 22H2is the latest major version of Windows 10, and as such has the most experimental features on it.
Fortunately, most bugs that were first present when it was first made available have been weeded out, and this version of Windows 10 is far more stable.
KB5021233
Windows 10, version 1809
This version of the Windows operating system is outdated and will no longer receive any updates from the Redmond tech company.
Therefore, users that are still running this old version on their devices are strongly advised to choose a more recent one to update to.
If you still want to use Windows 10 and are not willing to upgrade to 11, you don’t have to do so right away. After all, Microsoft announced that the support for Windows 10 will go on until 2025.
KB5022840
[DIRECT DOWNLOAD LINK]
Windows 10, version 1607
Windows 10, version 1607 has reached the end of service for all of its available editions. Update to the latest version ofWindows 10in order to keep your system protected.
KB5022838
[DIRECT DOWNLOAD LINK]
Drawing the line, this is pretty much what we are dealing with in terms of security updates for the month of February 20232, as a part of the Patch Tuesday rollout.
Have you noticed any issues after downloading and installing these security updates for your version of the Windows operating system? Let us know in the comments section below.
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Alexandru Poloboc
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With an overpowering desire to always get to the bottom of things and uncover the truth, Alex spent most of his time working as a news reporter, anchor, as well as TV and radio entertainment show host.
A certified gadget freak, he always feels the need to surround himself with next-generation electronics.
When he is not working, he splits his free time between making music, gaming, playing football, basketball and taking his dogs on adventures.
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