May 11, 2021—KB5003171 (OS Build 17763.1935)
Release Date:
5/11/2021
Version:
OS Build 17763.1935
UPDATED 5/11/21
REMINDER Windows 10, version 1809 is at end of service on May 11, 2021 for devices running the Enterprise, Education, and IoT Enterprise editions. After May 11, 2021, these devices will no longer receive monthly security and quality updates that contain protection from the latest security threats. To continue receiving security and quality updates, Microsoft recommends updating to the latest version of Windows 10.We will continue to service the following editions: Enterprise G, HoloLens, and the LTSC editions for Client, Server, and IoT.
NEW 5/11/21 New Microsoft Edge to replace Microsoft Edge Legacy with April’s Windows 10 Update Tuesday release.
REMINDER Microsoft removed the Microsoft Edge Legacy desktop application that is out of support in April 2021. In this May 11, 2021 release, we will install the new Microsoft Edge. For more information, see11/17/20 types of Windows updates and the monthly quality update types. To view other notes and messages, see the Windows 10, version 1809 update history home page.
For information about Windows update terminology, see the article about theNote This release also contains updates for Microsoft HoloLens (OS Build 17763.1934) released May 11, 2021. Microsoft will release an update directly to the Windows Update Client to improve Windows Update reliability on Microsoft HoloLens that have not updated to this most recent OS Build.
Highlights
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Updates to improve security when Windows performs basic operations.
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Updates to improve Windows OLE (compound documents) security.
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Updates security for Bluetooth drivers.
Improvements and fixes
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Security updates to Windows App Platform and Frameworks, the Windows Kernel, the Microsoft Scripting Engine, and the Windows Silicon Platform.
If you installed earlier updates, only the new fixes contained in this package will be downloaded and installed on your device.
For more information about the resolved security vulnerabilities, please refer to the new Security Update Guide website.
Windows Update Improvements
Microsoft has released an update directly to the Windows Update client to improve reliability. Any device running Windows 10 configured to receive updates automatically from Windows Update, including Enterprise and Pro editions, will be offered the latest Windows 10 feature update based on device compatibility and Windows Update for Business deferral policy. This doesn't apply to long-term servicing editions.
Known issues in this update
Symptom |
Workaround |
After installing KB4493509, devices with some Asian language packs installed may receive the error, "0x800f0982 - PSFX_E_MATCHING_COMPONENT_NOT_FOUND." |
Note If reinstalling the language pack does not mitigate the issue, reset your PC as follows:
Microsoft is working on a resolution and will provide an update in an upcoming release. |
After installing KB5001342 or later, the Cluster Service might fail to start because a Cluster Network Driver is not found. |
This issue occurs because of an update to the PnP class drivers used by this service. After about 20 minutes, you should be able to restart your device and not encounter this issue.KB5003571. For more information about the specific errors, cause, and workaround for this issue, please see |
After installing updates released April 22, 2021 or later, an issue occurs that affects versions of Windows Server that are in use as a Key Management Services (KMS) host. Client devices running Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2019 and Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2016 might fail to activate. This issue only occurs when using a new Customer Support Volume License Key (CSVLK). Note This does not affect activation of any other version or edition of Windows. Client devices that are attempting to activate and are affected by this issue might receive the error, "Error: 0xC004F074. The Software Licensing Service reported that the computer could not be activated. No Key Management Service (KMS) could be contacted. Please see the Application Event Log for additional information." Event Log entries related to activation are another way to tell that you might be affected by this issue. Open Event Viewer on the client device that failed activation and go to Windows Logs > Application. If you see only event ID 12288 without a corresponding event ID 12289, this means one of the following:
For more information on these event IDs, see Useful KMS client events - Event ID 12288 and Event ID 12289. |
This issue is resolved in KB5009616. |
How to get this update
Before installing this update
Prerequisite:
You must install the May 11, 2021 servicing stack update (SSU) (KB5003243) or later before installing the latest cumulative update (LCU). SSUs improve the reliability of the update process to mitigate potential issues while installing the LCU and applying Microsoft security fixes. For general information about SSUs, see Servicing stack updates and Servicing Stack Updates (SSU): Frequently Asked Questions.
If you are using Windows Update, the SSU will be offered to you automatically. To get the standalone package for the latest SSU, search for it in the Microsoft Update Catalog.
Install this update
Release Channel |
Available |
Next Step |
Windows Update and Microsoft Update |
Yes |
None. This update will be downloaded and installed automatically from Windows Update. |
Windows Update for Business |
Yes |
None. This update will be downloaded and installed automatically from Windows Update in accordance with configured policies. |
Microsoft Update Catalog |
Yes |
To get the standalone package for this update, go to the Microsoft Update Catalog website. |
Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) |
Yes |
This update will automatically sync with WSUS if you configure Products and Classifications as follows: Product: Windows 10 Classification: Security Updates |
File information
For a list of the files that are provided in this update, download the file information for cumulative update 5003171.