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KB5015882: All you need to know about this recent update

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Windows 11 users kept reporting that there was a bug that caused FIle Explorer to randomly freeze, without any apparent trigger or solution.

Now, Microsoft has releasedKB5015882for Windows 11 with 20 fixes or improvements, including new Focus Assist and OS upgrade features.

Ready for a more in-depth dive? Also, don’t forget to check out the most recent updates released to theDev (25163)andBeta (KB5015888)Channels.

What fixes does KB5015882 bring to Windows 11?

Before we begin, keep in mind that this 11 cumulative update is part of Microsoft’s July 2022 monthlyCrelease, which allows users to test the upcoming updates and fixes in the August 2022 Patch Tuesday.

And, as you already know, unlike updates released during Patch Tuesday, these preview updates do not contain security features and only include bug fixes and performance improvements.

That being, said, installing the KB501588 will bring Windows 11’s version number to build 22000.829, in case you were wondering.

Furthermore, Windows 10 users can also download and manually install the KB5015882 update from theMicrosoft Update Catalog.

We can start describing KB501588 by saying that it provides the ability for you to consent to receive urgent notifications when focus assist is on.

Also, it gives the option for eligible devices to update to a newer Windows 11 version during the out-of-box experience (OOBE) when you first sign in.

Keep in mind that, if you choose to update to a newer version, the update process will begin shortly after the update is installed on the device.

KB501588 also restores functionality for Windows Autopilot deployment scenarios that are affected by the security mitigation for hardware reuse.

It removes the one-time use restriction for self-deploying mode (SDM) and pre-provisioning (PP), and also re-enables any User Principal Name (UPN) display in user-driven mode (UDM) deployments for approved manufacturers.

Known issues

Even though these problems shouldn’t exist, what would be a Windows update release without some good old issues that come packaged with it?

This above-mentioned issue is resolved usingKnown Issue Rollback (KIR), but it might take up to 24 hours for the resolution to propagate automatically to consumer devices and non-managed business devices.

What can I do if KB501588 fails to install?

There you have it, folks! That’s pretty much all we’re getting with KB501588, and hopefully, the fixes brought by it will last a while.

Have you noticed any other problems after installing KB501588 on Windows 10 or Windows 11? Share your experience with us in the comments section below.

More about the topics:Windows 11 Software & Apps

Alexandru Poloboc

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With an overpowering desire to always get to the bottom of things and uncover the truth, Alex spent most of his time working as a news reporter, anchor, as well as TV and radio entertainment show host.

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When he is not working, he splits his free time between making music, gaming, playing football, basketball and taking his dogs on adventures.

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With a desire to always get to the bottom of things and uncover the truth, Alex spent most of his time working as a news reporter.

With KB5043178 to Release Preview Channel, Microsoft advises Windows 11 users to plug in when the battery is low#

Copilot in Outlook will generate personalized themes for you to customize the app#

Microsoft will raise the price of its 365 Suite to include AI capabilities#

Death Stranding Director’s Cut is now Xbox X|S at a huge discount#

Outlook will let users create custom account icons so they can tell their accounts apart easier#

KB5015882: All you need to know about this recent update#

What fixes does KB5015882 bring to Windows 11?#

Known issues#

What can I do if KB501588 fails to install?#