Microsoft rolls out KB5036979 (OS Build 19045.4355) for Windows 10 to everyone

It brings Microsoft account alerts

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Published onApril 24, 2024

published onApril 24, 2024

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Microsoft released an optional patch,KB5036979, for Windows 10 for everyone on April 23, 2024, which brings the OS build to 19045.4355. As it is an optional update, it will not download on its own.

With this update, you will get account-related notifications for Microsoft accounts inSettings > Homesection. Thefeature was earlier releasedin the Preview Channel for Windows Insiders using version 22H2 on April 15, 2024.

Microsoft accounts connect Windows to your apps, back up all data, and help manage your subscriptions. The update also makes the Widgets on the lock screen more reliable and of improved quality. This patch also fixes the issue of Bluetooth connections not being stable.

Furthermore, the update brings changes to Windows Search, making it more trustworthy and intuitive to find an app once you install it from the Microsoft Store, thereby giving you a customized search experience.

Here are the improvements added to the update:

The Redmond tech giant says that if you have installed all the updates prior to this, only the new update in this package will be installed on your machine.

Currently, the KB5036979 update is optional, but it will become a mandate with the Windows 10 May 2024 Patch Tuesday.

If you have Windows 10 22H2 or older version on your computer, you can install the patch today. To install the update, launch theSettingsapp, then navigate toWindows Update, then clickCheck for Updates.

However, if you want to install the update manually, you can go toMicrosoft Update Catalog, search for KB5036979, and click Download. Then, run the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.

Once you install the update, you will get a notification to sign in to your Microsoft account to back up files and photos to the cloud to keep them safe.

You can either click the X button to make the alert disappear or click Sign in now, which will redirect you to the Windows Backup window.

If you want to disable notifications, go toSettings, thenPrivacy & Security>General. Now, look for theShow me notifications in the Settings app. When off, required notifications are still shownoption, so disable it. Toggle off all the options to turn all the alerts on your device.

What do you think about these latest changes & updates, given thatWindows 10 is approaching its end of life? Share your opinions with our readers in the comments section below.

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