It is the second Tuesday of April 2022, and if you are one of Microsoft’s followers, you already know what it means. Microsoft has released a cumulative update KB5012592 for Windows 11 for all users to benefit from. Installing this update would upgrade your operating system’s build to 22000.613.
This release does not bring any new features to the operating system, as they are much likely anticipated with the release of Windows 11 22H2. However, it does bring along a lot of fixes you probably didn’t know you needed. It also addresses several security vulnerabilities that keep your system safe from external exploitation.
That said, as with any cumulative update, there are still some known issues that may need addressing in future flights.
Fixes and Improvements in KB5012592
Since this is a cumulative update, only the updates not included in the prior flights will be installed if you have already installed them.
KB5012592 includes all the fixes and improvements offered in KB5011563, which was released as an optional “Type C” update just 2 weeks ago. Apart from those, an additional improvement is the inclusion of security patches to address system vulnerabilities.
Known Issues
Microsoft is currently only aware of one issue with this release.
Any recovery discs created after installing these updates using the Backup and Restore (Windows 7) feature may not work. This issue does not only apply to this release but to any updates released after the Windows 11 January 11, 2022 update.
Microsoft also adds that the recovery discs created before installing the mentioned updates are not affected. However, there is currently no fix for the problem. Microsoft is working on this issue and intends to fix it in a future flight.
Download and Install KB5012592
You can install this update on a Windows 11 PC through Windows Update as well as a standalone installer.
Windows Update
Perform the following steps to download and install KB5012592 on your Windows 11 computer:
Download and install Windows 11, or check if your system meets the minimum hardware requirements for Windows 11.
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Navigate to the following:
Settings app >> Windows Update
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Here, click Check for updates.
Check for pending updates -
You will now see the following update available:
2022-04 Cumulative Update for Windows 11 for x64-based Systems (KB5012592)
Click Install now.
Install updates -
When it is installed, click Restart Now to reboot your PC and finalize the installation.
Restart PC
Once the computer reboots, the update will be successfully installed. To confirm this, check the updated build number by typing in winver in the Run Command box.
Download KB5012592 Offline Installer
To download KB5011563 MSU offline installer, click on the respective link below:
Download Windows 11 KB5012592 for x64-based Systems [248.6 MB]
Download Windows 11 KB5012592 for ARM-based Systems [304.4 MB]
To install the update, simply run the downloaded MSU file and Windows will automatically install the update. To download any other updates related to any of the above, please check the Microsoft Catalog.
Rollback/Remove Windows 11 Cumulative Update
If you do not wish to keep the installed update for some reason, you can always roll back to the previous build of the OS. However, this can only be performed within the next 10 days after installing the new update.
To roll back after 10 days, you will need to apply this trick.
Cleanup After Installing Windows Update
If you want to save space after installing Windows updates, you can run the following commands one after the other in Command Prompt with administrative privileges:
dism.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /AnalyzeComponentStoredism.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /StartComponentCleanup
Windows 11 Patch Tuesday History
| KB Article | OS Version | Build | Release Date | Significant Changes | Announcement |
| KB5032190 | 23H2, 22H2 | 226X1.2715 | 14-Nov-23 | Enable Moment 4 features, addresses zero-day vulnerabilities, introduces issues with Copilot and COLRv1. | Microsoft announcement of KB5032190 |
| KB5031354 | 22H2 | 22621.2428 | 10-Oct-23 | Introduces Copilot and Dev Drives, new voice access commands, improvements to Settings app and File Explorer | Microsoft announcement of KB5031354 |
| KB5030219 | 22H2 | 22621.2283 | 12-Sep-23 | Improved Search app, search flyout box on hover, easily tab through search results | Microsoft announcement of KB5030219 |
| KB5029263 | 22H2 | 22621.2134 | 8-Aug-23 | Addresses VPN issues, more accurate brightness levels, notifications more reliable | Microsoft Announcement of KB5029263 |
| KB5029253 | 21H2 | 22000.2295 | 8-Aug-23 | Addresses VPN issues, reliable notifications | Microsoft Announcement of KB5029253 |
| KB5028185 | 22H2 | 22621.1992 | 11-Jul-23 | Share local files with Outlook contacts, 78 vulnerabilities addresses | Microsoft Announcement of KB5028185 |
| KB5028182 | 21H2 | 22000.2176 | 11-Jul-23 | Announcement of some Windows 11 22H2 editions EOL, share local files with Outlook contacts | Microsoft Announcement of KB5028182 |
| KB5027231 | 22H2 | 22621.1848 | 13-Jun-23 | Fixes a known issue with 32-bit apps, addresses a Windows kernel information disclosure vulnerability | Microsoft Announcement of KB5027231 |
| KB5027223 | 21H2 | 22000.2057 | 13-Jun-23 | Fixes a known issue with 32-bit apps, addresses a Windows kernel information disclosure vulnerability | Microsoft Announcement of KB5027223 |
| KB5026372 | 22H2 | 22621.1702 | 9-May-23 | Option to get the latest non-security updates immediately, new animations in the Widgets icons | Microsoft Announcement of KB5026372 |
| KB5026368 | 21H2 | 22000.1936 | 9-May-23 | Addresses issues with LSASS and other fixes | Microsoft Announcement of KB5026368 |
| KB5025239 | 22H2 | 22621.1555 | 11-Apr-23 | Microsoft account notifications in the Start menu, the search box will be lighter in a custom color theme, and a plethora of fixes | Microsoft Announcement of KB5025239 |
| KB5025224 | 21H2 | 22000.1817 | 11-Apr-23 | Fixes known issues with kiosk devices | Microsoft Announcement of KB5025224 |
| KB5023706 | 22H2 | 22621.1413 | 14-Mar-23 | AI Bing search box, iOS linking, tabbed notepad, screen recording from Snipping Tool, redesigned Quick Assist | Microsoft Announcement of KB5023706 |
| KB5023698 | 21H2 | 22000.1696 | 14-Mar-23 | Phase three of DCOM hardening, other fixes | Microsoft Announcement of KB5023698 |
| KB5022845 | 22H2 | 22621.1265 | 14-Feb-23 | .NET Framework updates integrated into UUP-based feature updates | Microsoft Announcement of KB5022845 |
| KB5022836 | 21H2 | 22000.1574 | 14-Feb-23 | – Combines Windows Spotlight with Themes on the Personalization page – Multiple changes to the Accounts Settings page | Microsoft Announcement of KB5022836 |
| KB5022303 | 22H2 | 22621.1105 | 10-Jan-23 | – ODBC Connectivity with SQL Server fixed. – Local Session Manager security issues fixed | Microsoft Announcement of KB5022303 |
| KB5022287 | 21H2 | 22000.1455 | 10-Jan-23 | – ODBC Connectivity with SQL Server fixed. – Local Session Manager security issues fixed | Microsoft Announcement of KB5022287 |
| KB5021255 | 22H2 | 22621.963 | 13-Dec-22 | -UI discrepancies in Task Manager are fixed -DPAPI decryption issue is fixed | Microsoft Announcement of KB5021255 |
| KB5021234 | 21H2 | 22000.1335 | 13-Dec-22 | -UI discrepancies in Task Manager are fixed -DPAPI decryption issue is fixed | Microsoft Announcement of KB5021234 |
| KB5019980 | 22H2 | 22621.819 | 8-Nov-22 | Task Manager option added to taskbar’s context menu | Microsoft Announcement of KB5019980 |
| KB5019961 | 21H2 | 22000.1219 | 8-Nov-22 | Task Manager option added to taskbar’s context menu | Microsoft Announcement of KB5019961 |
