Microsoft has released an out-of-band Windows 10 update KB5004760 for versions 21H1, 20H2 and 2004. The update with Build 19043.1082, 19042.1082, 19041.1082 brings fix for the PDF opening issues faced by many Windows 10 users.

Highlights:

  • Updates an issue that might prevent you from opening PDFs using Internet Explorer 11 or apps that use the 64-bit version of the WebBrowser control. Additionally, a PDF might render as just a gray background when using the Adobe Acrobat plug-in.

Check the full changelog below.

This non-security update includes quality improvements. Key changes include:

  • Addresses an issue that might prevent you from opening PDFs using Internet Explorer 11 or apps that use the 64-bit version of the WebBrowser control. Additionally, a PDF might render as just a gray background when using the Adobe Acrobat plug-in.

KB5004760 download link:

You can manually download this update by clicking here. If you need help in understanding how to install these updates manually on your PC, you can refer to our step by step noob-friendly tutorial.