Windows 11 KB5030219 September 2023 Patch (What’s new)

Today Microsoft has released Windows 11 KB5030219 and KB5030217 updates for version 22H2 and 21H2 with a few bug fixes and quality improvements. The latest Windows 11 KB5030219 advances the build number to 22621.2283 and addresses various search-related issues, including the TAB key functionality and Narrator identification. Additionally, it introduces a new feature for easier search navigation. The update also ensures smoother authentication with smart cards and provides support for daylight saving time changes in Israel. Overall, it offers improvements to make the Windows interface more efficient and user-friendly. Both Windows 11 KB5030219 and KB5030217 are mandatory as they bring the September 2023 Patch Tuesday security updates for vulnerabilities discovered in previous months. Here’s the list of fixes, and the Windows 11 KB5030219 official download link.

The following two updates are now available for Windows 11 devices:

• Windows 11, version 21H2: KB5030217 (OS Build 22000.2416)
• Windows 11, version 22H2: KB5030219 (OS Build 22621.2283)

Windows 11 KB5030219 offline installers are also available for download, these MSU installers can be used to manually upgrade the devices to the latest version. The latest update KB5030219 for Windows 11 also includes everything that we got with last month’s ‘D’ week update, which was optional.

Windows 11 KB5030219 Download

This is part of the September 2023 patch update for Windows 11 that downloads and installs automatically devices running Windows 11 version 22H2. Make sure your device has a working internet connection to connect to the Microsoft server and download the latest Windows 11 KB5030219 update.

This patch is currently rolling out to everyone via Windows Update, but you can also download the offline installers of Windows 11 KB5030219 and manually install it.

• Press the Windows key + S, type settings, and select the first result,
• Go to Windows update and look if the 2023-09 Cumulative Update for Windows 11 for x64-based Systems (KB5030219) is available for download.

• If not hit the check for updates button, and click on the download now button to begin the process.
• Once done, restart your computer to apply the changes,

Press the Windows key + R, type winver and hit the enter key to check the latest build details.

Windows 11 KB5030219 offline installers

Here are Windows 11 update offline installer files that you can manually download and install on your device.

• Windows 11 KB5030219 for version 22H2 Direct Download Links: 64-bit.
• Windows 11 KB5030217 for version 21H2 Direct Download Links: 64-bit.

Note: The above link opens the Microsoft Update Catalog which is the library of Windows Update offline installers. You need to click on the ‘Download’ button next to the version of the OS installed on your machine and run the .msu files to begin the installation of the update.

Windows 11 KB5030219 changelog

The latest Windows 11 KB5030219 cumulative update (OS Build 22621.2283) brings security updates and improvements. On their release Microsoft note, this update contains miscellaneous security improvements to internal OS functionality and removes a blank menu item from the Sticky Keys menu.

1. Smart Card Authentication Issue Fix: This update addresses an authentication issue related to smart cards when attempting to join or rejoin a computer to an Active Directory domain. This problem arises specifically after installing Windows updates dated October 2022 or later.
2. New Functionality for App Defaults: The update introduces new functionality affecting app defaults. For more information, you can refer to the article titled “A Principled Approach to App Pinning and App Defaults in Windows.”
3. Policy Addition for Optional Updates: A new policy called “Enable optional updates” has been added. Administrators can utilize this policy to configure monthly optional cumulative updates for commercial devices. This policy can also be used for controlled feature rollouts. For further details, see “Enable and control optional updates for your organization.”
4. Group Policy Service Network Wait Time Fix: This update addresses a delay issue in the Group Policy Service. Previously, it did not wait for the default 30-second period for the network to become available, leading to incorrect policy processing.
5. New API for D3D12 Independent Devices: An additional API for D3D12 Independent Devices has been introduced. This allows the creation of multiple D3D12 devices on the same adapter. For more information, refer to “D3D12 Independent Devices.”
6. Issue Fix for WS_EX_LAYERED Windows: This update addresses a problem affecting a WS_EX_LAYERED window. The window may render with incorrect dimensions or at the wrong position, particularly when scaling the display screen.
7. Fix for Print Jobs in Virtual Print Queue: An issue with print jobs sent to a virtual print queue failing without an error has been resolved.
8. High CPU Use Issue with “fBlockNonDomain” Policy: This update addresses an issue causing high CPU usage when the “fBlockNonDomain” policy is enabled.
9. Fix for Disk Partition Issue: An issue affecting disk partitions resulting in system stoppage after deleting a disk partition and adding the space to an existing BitLocker partition has been resolved.
10. Fix for BitLocker on Large Sector Size Storage: This update addresses an issue causing Windows to fail when using BitLocker on a storage medium with a large sector size.
11. Remote Desktop Session Error Message Fix: An issue causing incorrect error messages during attempts to sign in to a Remote Desktop session has been addressed.
12. Start Menu Icons Issue Resolution: This update addresses an issue where Start menu icons were missing after initial sign-in.
13. Settings Synchronization Issue Fix: An issue affecting settings synchronization, even when toggled in the Windows Backup page within the Settings app, has been resolved.
14. Windows LAPS Policy Reporting Issue Resolution: The update ensures that the Windows LAPS “BackupDirectory” policy setting is reported correctly, particularly when set to 1, which corresponds to “Back up to AAD” (Azure Active Directory).
15. Windows Update for Business Password Change Error Fix: For users of Windows Update for Business, an issue where password changes during sign-in failed, resulting in an inability to sign in with error code 0xc000006d, has been addressed.
16. Microsoft Excel Non-Responsive Issue Fix: This update addresses an issue with Microsoft Excel becoming unresponsive when pressing CTRL or Shift while using the Japanese Input Method Editor (IME).

You can read the complete changelog here.

Windows 11 KB5030217 changelog

The latest Windows 11 update KB5030217 (OS Build 22000.2416) is available for version 21H2 which also has a similar changelog. This update contains miscellaneous security improvements to internal OS functionality and Includes security updates and improvements. Microsoft has also addressed a couple of known issues that cause compatibility issues because of unsupported use of the registry.

1. Group Policy Service Network Wait Time Fix: This update resolves an issue with the Group Policy Service. Previously, it did not wait for the default 30-second period for the network to become available, leading to incorrect policy processing.
2. New API for D3D12 Independent Devices: A new API has been added for D3D12 Independent Devices. This allows the creation of multiple D3D12 devices on the same adapter. For further information, refer to “D3D12 Independent Devices.”
3. Fix for WS_EX_LAYERED Window Rendering: An issue affecting WS_EX_LAYERED windows has been addressed. Previously, these windows might render with incorrect dimensions or at the wrong position, particularly when scaling the display screen.
4. Virtual Print Queue Print Job Failure Fix: This update resolves an issue with print jobs sent to a virtual print queue. Previously, they failed without providing an error message.
5. High CPU Usage Issue with “fBlockNonDomain” Policy: An issue causing high CPU usage when enabling the “fBlockNonDomain” policy has been addressed.
6. Disk Partition Issue Resolution: This update addresses a critical issue related to disk partitions. Previously, the system might stop working after deleting a disk partition and reallocating the space from the deleted partition to an existing BitLocker partition.
7. Windows LAPS Policy Reporting Issue Resolution: The update ensures that the Windows LAPS “BackupDirectory” policy setting is reported correctly, particularly when set to 1, which corresponds to “Back up to AAD” (Azure Active Directory).
8. Windows Update for Business Password Change Error Fix: For users of Windows Update for Business, an issue where password changes during sign-in failed, resulting in an inability to sign in with error code 0xc000006d, has been addressed.

Microsoft is not currently aware of any issues with this update.

We recommend reading the complete change log on the Microsoft support site here.

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