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The May 2019 cumulative updates are now rolling out to the compatible Windows 10 versions, including October 2018 Update. Direct download links for Windows 10 KB4494441 installers are also available on Microsoft Update Catalog which is an alternate way to download the cumulative updates.

As expected, Microsoft isn’t adding any new features to Windows 10 October 2018 Update with Patch Tuesday updates. The package includes both security and non-security improvements. It’s worth noting that most of the non-security improvements included in this release are aimed at businesses and enterprises.

As always, you can head to the Settings page and check for updates. If you own multiple PCs or you would like to update your system without an active internet connection, you can grab the installers from Microsoft Update Catalog.

KB4494441 Download Links for Windows 10

Windows 10 KB4494441 Direct Download Links: 32-bit (x86) and 64-bit.

KB4494441 Windows 10 Build 17763.503 Full Changelog

Today’s cumulative update provides protection against a new subclass of speculative execution side-channel vulnerabilities.

Microsoft is now adding some UK government-owned websites into the (HSTS TLD) for Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge.

Microsoft is also addressing an issue that may cause “Error 1309” while installing or uninstalling certain types of .msi and .msp files on a virtual drive. Lastly, the update finally addresses an issue that prevented Microsoft Visual Studio Simulator from launching on Windows 10.

May 2019 patch also includes security updates for Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer, Windows Graphics, Windows Kernel, Windows Virtualization, Microsoft JET Database Engine, Microsoft Scripting Engine, Windows Storage and Filesystems, and Windows Server.

Performance improvements

Earlier this year, Microsoft announced its plans to speed up Windows 10 by introducing more robust fixes for the Spectre and Meltdown vulnerabilities that caused such a fracas last year.

In March 2019 cumulative update, Microsoft allowed users to manually enable Retpoline.

After two months of testing, Microsoft is now enabling the new Spectre fix by default on Windows 10 October 2018 Update.

After installing this update, you may notice performance improvements and faster app launches.

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