Microsoft offers the latest update to the new Windows 10, KB5004296. It is designed for PCs under 21H1, v20H2 and v2004. Its deployment is confirmed by the Windows Update service. We also have direct download links for installing offline.
A custom update to KB5004296. Clearly, its download and installation is not automatic. Manual intervention required. Microsoft is offering a “preview” of the update that will be offered as part of the next batch Tuesday. The focus is on performance, especially for players. It provides solutions to frame rates and graphics rendering problems. If you fall victim to these failures and wait until the big monthly maintenance of August is impossible, you can try its installation now.
Windows 10 and KP5004296, What’s new?
Regarding concerns in “gaming”, Redmond points out that they lead to a fall in frame rate (number of frames per second), thus overall performance is seen below expectations in games. The problem is not new, it has been known for months.
Installation of KB5004296 upgrades to Windows 10 21H1 (May 2021 update) version 19043.1151, 20H2 (October 2020 update) version 19042.1151 and 20H1 version 1941.1151. These numbers are important. They are used to ensure that the installation is successful. You can find it by running “winver.exe” on Execute (WIN + R).
To download and install this update, go to this address
Tous les paramètres > Mise à jour et sécurité > Windows Update
The search for an update should display KB5004296 with the option to trigger its download and installation.
Here is the direct download link via the Microsoft Update List Online Service: 64-bit and 32-bit (x86).
This content also refers to fixing other bugs. For example “balance” or “high performance” power profiles should now work properly. Some configurations have crashed after installing previous updates.
Under Windows 10 Built 19043.1151, if the laptop is configured to turn off when its screen is closed, we fix issues with starting some games and activating IME (input mode editor). Microsoft fixes Internet access detection problem using Virtual Private Network (VPN). Finally the printing issues of some USB devices have been resolved.
Note that Windows 10 Built 19043.1151 removes the “timeline” sync function on various devices. After installing KB5004296 the operational history will no longer be synced between different devices using the same Microsoft account.
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