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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Key notes
Yes, we are back with another Patch Tuesday bag of goodies, but this time we’re going to talk about Windows 8.1, instead of the usual Windows 10 or 11.
And, if you were wondering if these obsolete versions of the OS still receive security fixes and updates, the answer is yes, they still do.
While we’re talking about Patch Tuesday and updates, don’t forget to check out theAdobe batch of monthly software, the list of addressedWindows 10 CVEs, theWindows 11section, and also the article withdirect download links.
Whar’s new on Windows 8.1?
During this month’s security fix rollout, Microsofthas also announcedthe launch of KB5010419, which is the cumulative update for Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2.
However, unlike the Windows 11 Patch Tuesday update, which has a slender set of release notes, the Windows 8.1 update has quite a long list of notes and issues.
In many users’ opinions, the highlight of this release is the patch that addresses an issue in which Virtual Machines (VMs) on a Windows server that has Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) enabled fail to start after installing the January 11, 2022 Windows update.
The rest of the improvements and fixes added this month are as follows:
Known issues
If you are still running Windows 8.1 and you want to install this update, just open up Windows Update and apply any available updates.
You will also automatically be offered the latest servicing stack update (KB5001403) which should improve the reliability of the update install process.
Have you already downloaded your Patch Tuesday-specific security update? Let us know in the comments section below.
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Alexandru Poloboc
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