Fix for Windows Update Error 4486468 Summary
KB4486468 updates multiple components of the Windows operating system to address various security vulnerabilities and improve stability. This update includes improvements for Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer, Windows Kernel, Windows Graphics, Windows Cryptography, Windows App Runtime Communication (ARC) Broker, Windows Media, Windows Shell Experience Host, Windows Search, and more.
KB4486468 Released: Addresses Known Issues with Error 4486468
KB4486468 addresses several security vulnerabilities affecting components such as Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer, Windows Kernel, Windows Graphics, Windows Cryptography, Windows App Runtime Communication (ARC) Broker, Windows Media, Windows Shell Experience Host, Windows Search, and others. The update also includes improvements to system stability, performance, and reliability. Specifically, it resolves issues related to script execution in web browsers, access control for objects in the operating system, information disclosure through graphics processing, security vulnerabilities in cryptographic operations, remote code execution risks with Microsoft Edge updates, and protection against elevation of privilege attacks.
Howto install KB4486468
- Ensure your device meets all prerequisites by verifying that it is running a supported version of Windows (e.g., Windows 10).
- Download the update from the official Microsoft Update Catalog or through the built-in Windows Update service.
- Launch the downloaded executable file if you have obtained the update manually. Alternatively, open Settings > Update & Security and check for updates automatically via the installed version of Windows Update.
- If prompted during installation, restart your computer to allow the update process to complete successfully.
- To install the update through Group Policy (for managed environments), enable Automatic Updates by setting the policy “Configure automatic updates” under Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Update. Set this to 4 (Auto-restart with schedule) and specify your preferred installation time window.
- For non-managed environments or for users who prefer manual control, download WSUS Standalone Installer from Microsoft’s official website if you do not already have it installed. Follow the instructions provided on the site to configure WSUS before applying KB4486468 through this service.
- To install via PowerShell (for administrators), use the following command:
Start-WindowsOptionalFeature -Online -FeatureName MicrosoftWindowsClientEmbeddedManagement, then restart your machine and apply updates normally. Alternatively, download the update from WSUS or Microsoft Update Catalog and run it manually on each target system. - If you need to install KB4486468 offline (e.g., in a disconnected environment), use the DISM tool followed by System Update Readiness Tool to ensure your Windows image is ready for deployment. For example, use
DISM /Online /Add-Package /PackagePath:"C:\path\to\update.msu".
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