Microsoft has rolled out the KB5048652 cumulative update for Windows 10 22H2, introducing a suite of six fixes aimed at enhancing system performance and user experience. Among these improvements is a critical resolution for an activation issue that arose when users replaced their device’s motherboard.
This update is not merely optional; it is mandatory, as it encompasses the essential security updates for December 2024, coinciding with Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday schedule. Users can initiate the installation process by navigating to Settings, selecting Windows Update, and performing a manual ‘Check for Updates’.
Given the mandatory nature of this update, it will automatically commence installation once the update check is executed. To facilitate a smoother transition, users have the option to schedule a restart at a convenient time to complete the installation process.
Source: BleepingComputer
Upon successful installation, Windows 10 22H2 will be upgraded to build 19045.5131, while Windows 10 21H2 will transition to build 19044.5131. For those who prefer a more hands-on approach, the KB5048652 update is also available for manual download from the Microsoft Update Catalog.
In light of the holiday season, Microsoft has announced that there will be no preview updates for Windows 10 in December, with the next round of updates set to resume in January 2025.
What’s new in Windows 10 KB5048652
The KB5048652 update addresses a variety of bugs within Windows 10, including the aforementioned activation issue related to motherboard replacements. The update encompasses a total of six fixes, detailed as follows:
- [Sysprep /generalize] Fixed: This command previously failed with error 0x80073cf when attempting to remove a package after its dependencies had already been removed.
- [App list backup] Fixed: Resolved an issue where Win32 shortcuts might not back up to the cloud.
- [Copy cloud files] Fixed: Addressed a problem where dragging and dropping files from a cloud provider folder resulted in a move instead of a copy.
- [Motherboard replacement] Fixed: Corrected the activation failure of Windows after a motherboard replacement.
- [Country and Operator Settings Asset (COSA)] Fixed: Updated profiles for certain mobile operators.
- [Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) printer] Fixed: Resolved an issue causing Windows to stop responding when using an IPP USB printer.
Microsoft has indicated that they are not aware of any issues associated with this update. For a comprehensive list of fixes, users can refer to the KB5048652 support bulletin as well as the previous month’s KB5046714 preview update bulletin.
