Microsoft has just released Windows 8.1 KB5015874, the July 2022 Patch Tuesday update for Windows 8.1. Accordingly, the new update comes with some improvements and some known patches to improve the user experience.
Windows 8.1 KB5015874 is the latest Patch Tuesday patch for Windows 8.1 that Microsoft has just rolled out to users. However, it is worth noting that Windows 8.1 support will end in January 2023, so the Redmond giant also recommends users upgrade to newer versions of Windows.
Download Windows 8.1 KB5015874, Patch Tuesday July 2022
1. Introducing Windows 8.1 KB5015874
With the Windows 8.1 KB5015874 update, Microsoft has patched a total of 35 security vulnerabilities, of which 2 were marked as critical, including the Distant Process Name Runtime Distant execution vulnerability (CVE-2022-22038) and the Home windows Graphics Part Distant execution vulnerability (CVE-2022-30221).
In addition, starting with this Windows 8.1 KB5015874 release, Microsoft will add a display dialog to remind users of the end of Windows 8.1 support in January 2023. In case if the user clicks the Remind me later button, after 35 days the dialog box will display 1 time.
Download Windows 8.1 KB5015874 via Windows Update
On the other hand, Windows 8.1 KB5015874 also includes improvements of the KB5014738 update (released on 6/14/2022) as well as other bugs, issues such as NTLM authentication errors, errors where applications may not run after Applocker deployment, Windows Server issues that prevent servers using Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) from correctly directing Internet traffic, … .
2. Outstanding Features Windows 8.1 KB5015874
– A dialog box showing that Windows 8.1 support will end of support in January 2023.
– Fixed connection issues when using File Encrypting File System (EFS) over WebDAV.
– Fixed an error where applications did not run after deploying AppLocker.
– Addresses an issue that may prevent the use of the Wifi hotspot feature.
Addresses a Windows Server issue that may cause servers using Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) to be unable to correctly direct Internet traffic.