Windows 10 KB5061087 resolves version reporting issues, Start menu glitches, and additional improvements

Windows 10 KB5061087 resolves version reporting issues, Start menu glitches, and additional improvements

Microsoft Releases New Non-Security Update for Windows 10

In light of recent announcements regarding a complimentary year of security updates for Windows 10, Microsoft has rolled out a new non-security update for its widely-used operating system. The latest update, identified as KB5061087 (build number 19045.6036), introduces an array of enhancements and bug fixes.

Key Fixes Introduced in the Update

The KB5061087 update addresses several issues affecting Windows 10 users, including:

  • Inaccurate Windows version reporting within the Settings app.
  • Problems encountered with Multi-Function printers that utilize a dual protocol interface.
  • Disappearance of jump lists from the Start menu.
  • Other various bugs affecting system functionality.

Detailed Changelog

  • Mobile Operator Profiles
    • Update to Country and Operator Settings Asset (COSA) profiles.
  • App Platforms and Frameworks
    • Correction of a bug impacting Component Object Model (COM) functionality, where remote COM activations were failing with error code 0x8001011.
    • curl tool upgraded to version 8.13.0.
  • Authentication Platform
    • Resolution of issues affecting device registration in the Entra ID Windows Account Manager (WAM) plugin.
  • Input and Composition
    • Fixed an issue causing incomplete removal of unnecessary language packs and Feature on Demand (FOD) packages, which led to excessive storage usage and prolonged update installation times.
  • Print and Peripherals
    • Resolved issues with USB-connected Multi-Function printers, correcting scanning failures due to dual protocol interfaces.
  • Start Menu
    • Restored functionality to jump lists that were previously disappearing.
    • Addressed issues preventing the Start Menu from launching after updates.
  • WinSaS
    • Corrected version display in Settings to reflect 22H2 instead of 2009.
    • Changes made to ensure DMA compliance in the European Economic Area (EEA) by automatically pinning the newly set default browser to the Taskbar and Start menu.
    • Set associations for HTTP and.pdf file types when defining the default browser.
  • Servicing
    • Fixed an issue with Kiosk devices that could freeze with a blue screen due to specific configuration settings after locking and unlocking.
  • File Server
    • Addressed a system response issue linked to Oplock break requests on SMB share resources.

Known Issues

A noteworthy known issue includes Noto fonts appearing fuzzy in Chromium-based browsers like Edge and Chrome. Currently, adjusting your screen scaling to 125% or higher is a workaround.

How to Access the Update

If you find these improvements relevant, you may opt to install KB5061087, though it remains an optional update. Non-security updates are generally bundled with the monthly Patch Tuesday releases. To acquire this update, visit Windows Update or the Microsoft Update Catalog via this link.

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