Security News > 2021 > October > Windows 10 KB5006738 released with fixes for printing issues
Microsoft has released the optional KB5006738 Preview cumulative update for Windows 10 2004, Windows 10 20H2, and Windows 10 21H1. Microsoft says this update and a separate Windows Server preview update will fix all outstanding printing issues affecting users since they mitigated the PrintNightmare vulnerabilities.
The KB5006738 cumulative update is part of Microsoft's September 2021 monthly "C" update, allowing Windows users to test upcoming fixes before they are released as part of the upcoming November 2021 Patch Tuesday.
Windows users can install this update by going into Settings, clicking on Windows Update, and manually performing a 'Check for Updates.
Windows 10 users can also manually download and install the KB5006738 preview update from the Microsoft Update Catalog.
With the release of the Windows 10 KB5006670 update, users began experiencing numerous printing issues or problems installing new printers.
1320, Windows 10 20H2 will be updated to build 19042.
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