May 2020 Patch Tuesday Updates are now available for Windows 10 version 1909 and older, here’s what’s new

Laurent Giret

Microsoft has released today new Patch Tuesday updates for all supported versions of Windows 10, including the November 2019 Update. Those of you running the latest Windows release can download the build 18363.836, while users still on the May 2019 Update will get the build 18362.836. Both updates include the same following fixes:

  • Updates to improve security when using Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge.
  • Updates to improve security when using input devices such as a mouse, keyboard, or stylus.
  • Updates for verifying usernames and passwords.
  • Updates to improve security when using Microsoft Xbox.
  • Updates to improve security when Windows performs basic operations.
  • Updates for storing and managing files.
  • Updates to improve security when using Microsoft Office products.

The Windows 10 October 2018 Update is also receiving an update today with the build 17763.1217, and the list of fixes can be seen below. As a reminder, Microsoft recently announced that due to the coronavirus pandemic, Home and Pro users will get six additional months of support through November 10, 2020. Microsoft has also paused automatic updates to the latest Windows 10 release.

  • Updates to improve security when using Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge.
  • Updates to improve security when using Microsoft Office products.
  • Updates to improve security when using input devices such as a mouse, keyboard, or stylus.
  • Updates to improve security when using Microsoft Xbox.
  • Updates for verifying usernames and passwords.
  • Updates to improve security when Windows performs basic operations.
  • Updates for storing and managing files.

New Patch Tuesday updates are also available for older versions of Windows 10, but as usual, the new bits are only available for Windows 10 Enterprise and Education users. If Microsoft has yet to announce the release date for the upcoming May 2020 Update (20H1), this new version of Windows 10 also got its first Patch Tuesday update today with the build 19041.264.