After a week’s break, Microsoft released a new mandatory cumulative update for Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 21H2. These new cumulative updates, KB5022845 & KB5022836, are security updates. That being said, unlike the previous security updates, these updates fix many small and miscellaneous security issues.
Along with security fixes, this update also includes a lot of non-security fixes and improvements. However, the main focus of this update is fixing security bugs.
As for the non-security fixes, this update aims to fix an issue with the taskbar search bar, game controllers, Start menu, File Explorer, and more. Do keep in mind that if you’ve already installed previous cumulative and optional updates, these general bug fixes might not be applicable to you because they are already fixed.
As always, I’m providing the download links to KB5022845 & KB5022836 offline installers so that you can install the update on an offline device or if Windows Update is causing problems. Of course, you can try and install the update from Windows Settings app. Just open the Settings app with the Windows key + I keyboard shortcut, go to the “Windows Update” page, and click the “Check for Updates” button.
Download KB5022845 & KB5022836 Offline Installers
The offline installers for KB5022845 and KB5022836 updates are available from the Microsoft Update Catalog website.
Use the links below to go to the webpage and click the “Download” button next to your Windows version. Another window or tab will open. Click the available link, and the offline installer will be downloaded to your computer. After downloading, double-click the installer and follow the on-screen instructions. Keep in mind that the update will only be installed if supported. It may also download further updates or dependencies if necessary.
Download KB5022836 (for Windows 11 v22H1) — https://www.catalog.update.microsoft.com/Search.aspx?q=KB5022836
Download KB5022845 (for Windows 11 v22H2) — https://www.catalog.update.microsoft.com/Search.aspx?q=KB5022845
KB5022845 & KB5022836 Changelog
- This update addresses security issues for your Windows operating system.
- This update makes miscellaneous security improvements to internal OS functionality. No additional issues were documented for this release.
That is it.
