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Windows Update KB5018410 fails to install Windows 10 version 21H2

Microsoft recently released Windows 10 Build 19044.2130 with KB5018410 Update for Devices running Windows 10 November 2021 update with various security fixes. But it appears to be causing headaches for users.

Unfortunately, some users report a lot of problems.

Some report that KB5018410 for Windows 10 version 21H2 broke some PCs.

Some others 2022-10 Cumulative update for windows 10 version 21H2 for x64 based system (KB5018410) failed to install with different errors 0x800f0922, 0x800f0826 and more.

There are also problems with the work of the explorer that hangs.

The taskbar also stops working and starts flashing.

Computer has become slower.

Windows crashes with a blue screen (BSOD) and reboots.

Windows explorer crashes or freezes.

The taskbar icons do not appear.

Also, system users mentioned on the Microosft forums as the windows 10 KB5018410 upsate was downloaded but stuck while installing these updates.

Here's a list of all bug fixes:

• Addresses an issue that requires you to reinstall an app if you did not get the app from the Microsoft Store. This issue occurs after you upgrade to Windows 10 or a newer OS.

• Addresses a rare error that leads to a blue screen. This occurs after you change the display mode while you are using more than one display.

• Addresses an issue that forces the IE mode tabs in a session to reload.

• Addresses an issue that affects IE mode after you open a PDF file. When you try to open a different page using the same browser window, the page will not open in that browser window.

• Addresses an issue that affects the Microsoft Japanese IME when it is active and the IME mode is on. When you use the numeric keypad to insert a dash (-) character, the IME inserts the wrong one.

• Addresses an issue that affects the rendering of the search box. It does not render properly if you sign in using Tablet mode.

• Addresses a known issue that affects daylight saving time in Chile. This issue might affect the time and dates used for meetings, apps, tasks, services, transactions, and more.

Last but not the least, the update contains miscellaneous security improvements to internal OS functionality, as per Microsoft's security documentation.

How to fix: Windows 10 issues after installing KB5018410 update.

Step 1. Uninstall KB5018410 update.

Proceed and remove the KB5018410 update

Step 2. Install KB5020435 Update.

1. Navigate to Microsoft Update Catalog website and download the KB5020435 update according your Windows 10 version.