Security News > 2021 > December > Windows 10 KB5008212 & KB5008206 updates released

December 2021 Patch Tuesday is rolling out to devices on Windows 10 version 2004, version 20H2, version 21H1 and version 21H2. As per the official release notes, Microsoft has published two cumulative updates - KB5008212 and KB5008206.
Like the November release, this month's security updates include security fixes for November 2021 Update, May 2021 Update, October 2020 Update, and May 2020 Update.
The update is now rolling out via Windows Update, WSUS, and the Microsoft Update Catalog with numerous bug fixes and performance enhancements.
Like every Patch Tuesday, you can check for and install new updates by going to Settings, clicking on Windows Update, and selecting 'Check for Updates' to install the updates.
Updates an issue that might cause the 32-bit version of Microsoft Excel to stop working on certain devices when you export to PDF. Updates an issue that displays letters or characters at the wrong angle when you use the Meiryo UI font and other vertical fonts.
Updates an issue that affects your ability to rename a file using folder view in File Explorer when you use the new Japanese IME. Updates an issue that turns off screen capture and recording functionalities on the Windows Game Bar after a service failure.
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