Microsoft has released Patch Tuesday monthly update KB5003173 for the latest Windows 10 public Versions 2004 and 20H2. The update KB5003173 with Build 19041.985 and 19042.985 brings security improvements for many Windows components.

Read the full changelog below. The update will be offered via Windows update and you can click on download and update to install it. You can also install it manually by downloading it by clicking on the download link provided at the end of this article.

KB5003173 update highlights:

  • Updates to improve security when Windows performs basic operations.

  • Updates to improve Windows OLE (compound documents) security.
  • Updates security for Bluetooth drivers.

Check the full changelog below that contains list of all new features and security improvements.

All improvements and fixes in KB5003173:

This security update includes quality improvements. Key changes include:

  • Security updates to Windows App Platform and Frameworks, the Windows Kernel, Windows Media, the Microsoft Scripting Engine, and the Windows Silicon Platform.

If you installed earlier updates, only the new fixes contained in this package will be downloaded and installed on your device.

KB5003173 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