Microsoft Rolls Out Second Quality Update for Windows 10 Version 1903

It’s not generally available yet, but Microsoft has already issued the second quality update for Windows 10 version 1903. The update, which is, of course, cumulative, increments the build number to 18362.113.

“This update includes updates that come as part of the normal monthly release cycle,” a Microsoft support note explains.

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Key changes include:

  • Protections against a new subclass of speculative execution side-channel vulnerabilities, known as Microarchitectural Data Sampling, for 64-Bit (x64) versions of Windows (CVE-2018-11091,CVE-2018-12126, CVE-2018-12127, CVE-2018-12130). Use the registry settings as described in the Windows Client and Windows Server articles. (These registry settings are enabled by default for Windows Client OS editions and Windows Server OS editions).
  • Addresses an issue that decreases Internet Explorer’s performance when you use roaming profiles or you don’t use the Microsoft Compatibility List.
  • Addresses an issue that may cause the text, layout, or cell size to become narrower or wider than expected in Microsoft Excel when using the MS UI Gothic or MS PGothic fonts.

This update is available normally via Windows Update, and you don’t have to be in the Windows Insider program to receive it. (Though those who are in the Insider program and are running Windows 10 version 1903 will receive it as well.)

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  • bgoodbody

    Premium Member
    14 May, 2019 - 5:20 pm

    <p>No increment here on 2 machines on 18362.</p>

  • Kevin Costa

    14 May, 2019 - 6:52 pm

    <p>And the night light is still broken on 1903. Sometimes it works, others just after rebooting.</p>

  • PeteB

    14 May, 2019 - 7:22 pm

    <p>I understand the "Quality" in Quality Update is meant sarcastically, given the awful track record of W10 updates – and it's great that MS has a sense of humor about it.</p>

    • dontbe evil

      15 May, 2019 - 1:54 am

      <blockquote><em><a href="#428179">In reply to PeteB:</a></em></blockquote><p>try again</p>

    • noflames

      15 May, 2019 - 3:13 pm

      <blockquote><a href="#428179"><em>In reply to PeteB:</em></a><em> Mind read much?</em></blockquote><p><br></p>

  • wbhite

    Premium Member
    14 May, 2019 - 7:50 pm

    <p>The one guy out there using <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">MS PGothic as an Excel font must be giddy with excitement.</span></p>

    • jbinaz

      15 May, 2019 - 12:10 am

      <blockquote><em><a href="#428182">In reply to wbhite:</a></em></blockquote><p>Hilarious, but true. Shows the lengths MS will go to to address issues.</p><p><br></p><p>Seriously, though, either there is more to this issue than they are saying, or there are more than a handful of people affected by it. Seems an odd choice to address and publicly document.</p>

  • mrdrwest

    14 May, 2019 - 9:42 pm

    <p>I want the Windows Terminal, but haven't joined the Windows Insider Program.</p><p><br></p><p>Chomping at the bit for it. I'm itching to clone and compile.</p>

    • mrdrwest

      15 May, 2019 - 6:51 pm

      <blockquote><em><a href="#428206">In reply to mrdrwest:</a></em></blockquote><p><br></p><p>I bit.</p><p><br></p><p>Cloned the new terminal git repository.</p><p><br></p><p>After a few build hiccups, I was able to deploy the new Windows Terminal (CascadiaPackage)</p>

  • arsnz

    15 May, 2019 - 4:03 pm

    <p>Nice <a href="www.arsnz.com" target="_blank">article</a></p>

  • coeus89

    16 May, 2019 - 11:01 am

    <p>I hope they fix the "wont install 1903 if external storage is installed". I have an sd card in my laptop that i use as my spot for the Documents/pictures etc folders and i dont want to remove it just to install 1903.</p>

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