KB5002529 Update Summary – Fixes Error Code 8007045d
KB5002529 is an update for Windows Server 2016 and Windows 10, version 20H2. This cumulative update includes quality improvements to make Windows more stable and secure. The update addresses various issues related to security features, performance improvements, and fixes known bugs across multiple components of the operating system.
KB5002529 Description: Patched Known Issues Including Error 8007045d
This update resolves several issues such as:
1. Improvements in security features like Windows Defender Application Guard (WDAG) and Hyper-V.
2. Fixes for networking problems affecting network adapters, DNS resolution, and internet connectivity.
3. Enhancements to group policy processing and management of user profiles.
4. Addressing issues with Remote Desktop Services and performance improvements in the Server Manager.
This update also resolves issues related to Windows Update, where updates were not installing correctly or system restarts were required more often than necessary.
The patch includes bug fixes for PowerShell modules, file sharing, and Windows Search functionality. The exact list of resolved issues is available through Microsoft’s support documentation but covers a wide range of application and system improvements.
Howto install KB5002529
To install this update manually via Windows Update:
- Navigate to the Start menu and select “Settings” then choose “Update & Security”.
- Select “Windows Update”, then click on “Check for updates”. Wait while Windows searches for available updates.
- If KB5002529 is listed, it will automatically download and install. If not shown, the update may be part of a larger cumulative update or might be delayed based on your region or system configuration.
- Alternatively, you can go to Microsoft Update Catalog, search for “KB5002529”, and download the specific update package.
- Once downloaded, right-click on the .msu file, select “Properties” and then click on “Unblock” to ensure the installer is trusted before running it.
- To manually install from a .msu file, double-click on the file. Follow any prompts and agree to the license terms if prompted.
- After installation, your system may require a reboot to complete the update process.
To install via WSUS (Windows Server Update Services):
- Login to your Windows Server that hosts WSUS.
- Navigate to the WSUS console and click on “Approval” in the ribbon menu. Select “New Approvals…” from the drop-down list.
- Select “KB5002529” or the cumulative update containing KB5002529, then select the applicable target group(s) for installation.
- Click “Approve”, set your approval options as needed (e.g., “Install immediately”), and click “OK”.
To install via Group Policy:
- Login to a domain controller or another machine with appropriate permissions.
- Navigate to the Group Policy Management Console (GPMC).
- Right-click on the desired GPO, then select “Edit” from the context menu.
- In the Group Policy Editor, navigate to “Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Update”.
- Select “Specify intranet Microsoft update service location”, double-click it, and set this option to point at your WSUS server if not already configured.
- Close GPMC after saving changes. Group Policy will automatically deploy the updates following a schedule you’ve defined or upon next policy refresh.
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