If you opt not to install this update, most of the fixes and improvements included in this update will be applied automatically when the next month’s Patch Tuesday updates are installed. However, if you do install it, your operating system’s build will be upgraded to 19045.3155. KB5027293 introduces minor features and improvements to the Windows 10 operating system. The highlights of this update are that it fixes issues with the on-screen keyboard, and makes several improvements to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. You can choose to install this update on your Windows 10 PC today using the direct download link below, or through Windows Update, or wait for July’s Patch Tuesday release when the update will install automatically.
KB5027293 Release Summary
KB Article: KB5027293 OS Version: Windows 10 version 22H2 Build: 19045.3155 Size: 755.2 MB (64-Bit) Release Date: 28th June 2023
Fixes and Improvements in KB5027293
The following list of fixes and improvements have been implemented with this release:
This update adds many new features and improvements to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. With this update, you can now authenticate across Microsoft clouds. This feature also satisfies Conditional Access checks if they are needed. This update improves several simplified Chinese fonts and the Microsoft Pinyin Input Method Editor (IME). This update addresses an issue that affects a scheduled monthly task. It might not run on time if the next occurrence happens when daylight savings time occurs. This update addresses an issue that affects all the registry settings under the Policies paths. They might be deleted. This occurs when you do not rename the local temporary user policy file during Group Policy processing. This update affects the Desktop Window Manager (DWM). It improves its reliability. This update addresses an issue that affects .msi files. A minor update is not installed. This update addresses an issue that affects the Spooler service. It stops working. This issue occurs when you print using a certain workspace. This update addresses an issue that affects a tib.sys driver. It does not load. This occurs when HyperVisor-protected Code Integrity (HVCI) is enabled. This update addresses an issue that affects NCryptGetProperty(). This update addresses an issue that affects HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders. This update addresses an issue that affects those who enable the “Smart Card is Required for Interactive Logon” account option. This update addresses an issue that affects HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders. You can now set and maintain the correct default permissions for this directory path. When the permissions are wrong, the Start menu, search, and Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) authentication fails.
With these fixes and improvements to Windows 10, there are still also some known issues with this update.
Known issues in KB5027293
An issue with the standalone (clean) installation of Windows 10 with this update is causing Microsoft Edge Legacy to be removed. However, it is not being replaced by the new Chromium-based Edge. This occurs only when Windows has a custom offline media or an ISO image installed that does not include the 29th March 2021 SSU update. Microsoft suggests that you either install the March SSU update through slipstreaming or simply update an existing OS through Windows Update, so you will not be facing this issue. Alternatively, you can simply download and install the new Microsoft Edge if you have already encountered this problem.
Download and install Windows 10 KB5027293
This optional non-security update can be installed through Windows Update and standalone installers. We have given the direct download links to the standalone installers below, using which you can install the update on your Windows 10 version 22H2 PC, or you can simply update to the latest build using Windows Update through the given guide below.
Offline Installers
Download KB5027293 Cumulative Update Preview for Windows 10 Version 22H2 64-Bit [755.2 MB] Download KB5027293 Cumulative Update Preview for Windows 10 Version 22H2 32-Bit [413.3 MB] To install the update, simply run the downloaded MSU file and Windows will automatically install the update. To download any other updates related to any of the above, please check the Microsoft Catalog.
Windows Update
To install this update via Windows Update, you need to be running Windows 10 version 22H2. To check your version of the operating system, type in “winver” in the Run Command box and press Enter. Once ensured you have the right OS version, perform the following steps to install KB5027293: Once the computer reboots, the update will be successfully installed. To confirm this, check the updated build number by typing in “winver” in the Run Command box. You will see the following update available under Optional quality update available: Click “Download and install” under it.
Rollback/Remove Windows 10 Cumulative Update
If you do not wish to keep the installed update for some reason, you can always roll back to the previous build of the OS. However, this can only be performed within the next 10 days after installing the new update. To roll back after 10 days, you will need to apply this trick.
Cleanup After Installing Windows Updates
If you want to save space after installing Windows updates, you can run the following commands one after the other in Command Prompt with administrative privileges:
Block KB5027293 from installing
Although this is an optional update, which means that it won’t install without you manually pressing any buttons. However, you can completely block it from installing, both temporarily or permanently, using these steps: If you want to unhide or show hidden updates, run the tool again and select “Show hidden updates” instead of “Hide updates.” The rest of the process is the same. This automatically hides the update from Windows Update and it will not be installed during the next update process.
Final Analysis
Optional preview updates are published so they can be tested by the end users. Upon feedback, Microsoft may or may not make changes to the update before releasing it for every Windows 10 22H2 user in next month’s Patch Tuesday update. After having tested KB5027293, we believe that it is safe for installation. However, if your Windows device is critical, or part of a production environment, it is always safer to install the matured Windows update.
