The KB5005103 update has recently started to be made available by Microsoft for users of Windows 10 version 1909. According to the company, Windows 10 versions 20H2 and 21H1 should also receive a new update in the coming days.
The KB5005103 patch is being released as part of the August 2021 updates and contains bug fixes or improvements that have passed testing by the Windows Insider Program and is already considered a stable update. However, because it is an optional update, you can choose not to download it and wait for the September Patch Tuesday for Windows 10.
With the installation of KB5005103 update, Windows 10 version 1909 will go to Build 18363.1766. As mentioned above, whoever is using versions 2004, 20H2 and 21H1 will have to wait a few more days to receive this update.
When the update appears in Windows Update, you should see the following description
"2021-08 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 1909 for x64-based Operating Systems (KB5005103)"
How to download the update now
To get the performance improvements provided by the new Windows 10 update, follow these steps:
Step 01: Click on the Windows flag in the lower left corner to open the start menu.
Step 02: Select the gear symbol in the left corner under the column.
Step 03: Scroll down and select "update and security".
Step 04: Select "check for updates".
Step 05: Select "Download and Install" under updates.
Manually download and install update KB5005103
You can download KB5005103 update for Windows 10 (64-bit and 32-bit x86) manually here. When accessing the Microsoft Update catalog, you must select the "download" button next to the version of Windows 10 you want to download. Then, simply right-click on the link and select "save as" to start the download.
Update Summary for Windows 10 Update KB5005103 (Build 18363.1766)
Below are the main bug fixes brought in this update:
- Microsoft has fixed an issue that prevents the native Movies & TV app from playing videos in mp4 files.
- Microsoft fixed the OneDrive sync issues.
- Updates an issue that resets Microsoft OneDrive sync to "Known folders only" after installing a Windows update.
- The update fixed an issue preventing users from minimizing apps using unthemed windows.
- The update fixes issues with the File Open dialog.
- Solves general problems.
Update KB5005103 fixes an issue that prevents the operating system from tracking DCOM activation failures. Also, fixed a bug that caused the Windows Remote Management (WinRM) service to crash. Also fixed a bug that affected Distributed File System (DFS) paths when saving different volumes.
Also fixed a bug that prevented users from running PowerShell scripts using the "Move-Item" command.
Known issues in the last update
So far, Microsoft has not detected any known issues with installing the KB5005103 update. Soon the company will make this same update available for versions 2004, 20H2 and 21H1 for Windows 10, where there are identical bug fixes and additional improvements.
