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The April 2025 Windows non-security preview update is now available for Windows 10, version 22H2
MC1060161 · build prod-20251231-200323
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April 2025 non-security preview update for Windows 10 22H2 adds security and servicing stack improvements, and blocks vulnerable drivers; Windows 11 update coming soon.

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The April 2025 non-security preview update is now available for Windows 10, version 22H2. The non-security preview update for Windows 11, versions 24H2, 23H2, and 22H2 will be available soon. Information about the contents of this update is available from the release notes, which are accessible from the Windows 10 update history page. To learn more about the different types of monthly quality updates, see Windows monthly updates explained.

Highlights for the Windows 10, version 22H2 update: 
  • This update contains miscellaneous security improvements to internal Windows OS functionality.
  • This update makes quality improvements to the servicing stack, which is the component that installs Windows updates.
  • Additions have been made to blocklist drivers with security vulnerabilities that have been used in Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver (BYOVD) attacks.

For instructions on how to install this update, see the KB for your operating system listed below: 

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