Applies To
Windows 10

Release Date:

1/10/2023

Version:

OS Build 10240.19685

EXPIRATION NOTICE

IMPORTANT As of January 27, 2026, this update is no longer available from the Microsoft Update Catalog or other release channels. We recommend that you update your devices to the latest version of Windows.

Important: For Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) devices, see the updated (1/20/23) Special instructions for Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) devices in the How to get this update section to address security vulnerabilities in CVE-2022-41099.

12/8/20 For information about Windows update terminology, see the article about the types of Windows updates and the monthly quality update types. For an overview of Windows 10, version 1507, see its update history page. 

Highlights

  • This update addresses security issues for your Windows operating system. 

Improvements 

This security update includes quality improvements. When you install this KB: 

  • This update addresses a known issue that affects apps that use Microsoft Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) SQL Server Driver (sqlsrv32.dll) to connect to databases. The connection might fail. You might also receive an error in the app, or you might receive an error from the SQL Server.

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

For more information about security vulnerabilities, please refer to the new Security Update Guide website and the January 2023 Security Updates.

Known issues in this update

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

How to get this update

EXPIRATION NOTICE

IMPORTANT As of January 27, 2026, this update is no longer available from the Microsoft Update Catalog or other release channels. We recommend that you update your devices to the latest version of Windows.

Need more help?

Want more options?

Explore subscription benefits, browse training courses, learn how to secure your device, and more.