A security feature bypass vulnerability exists in secure boot. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability might bypass secure boot and load untrusted software. This security update addresses the vulnerability by adding the signatures of the known vulnerable UEFI modules to the DBX.

Fixes an issue in which you cannot enable the BitLocker Drive Encryption feature after you deny access to removable media by using Group Policy. This issue occurs on a computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2.

For version 2004, 20H2, and 21H1 devices that receive updates directly from Windows Update, devices automatically get the enablement package by installing the feature update to Windows 10, version 21H2.

The enablement package is a great option for installing a scoped feature update like Windows 11, version 23H2 as it enables an update from version 22H2 to version 23H2 with a single restart, reducing update downtime.

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This update prevents you from receiving error messages that are related to the application manifest expiry feature of the AD RMS clients. This fix is also necessary for Windows Rights Management clients. This update ensures continued compatibility between RMS-enabled applications and the RMS client.

Automatic feature updates are offered only to consumer devices and non-managed business devices running Windows 10 and Windows 11. Updates will install automatically, but you can choose a convenient time for your device to restart and complete the update.

Fixes an issue in which an application cannot run in Windows 7 compatible mode and then the application stops responding. Specifically, this issue occurs when the application loads at least one DLL file that has no RT_MANIFEST resource and that uses the GetOverlappedResults API.

The Media Feature Pack for Windows 10/11 N is available for download as an Optional Feature. Here’s how to install the Media Feature Pack: On Windows 10 N: Select the Start button, then select Settings > Apps > Apps and Features > Optional features > Add a feature. Find the Media Feature Pack in the list of available optional features.

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