Microsoft releases KB5015814 update for Windows 11 to fix security flaws and PowerShell issues

For July's Patch Tuesday, Microsoft has released the KB5015814 update for Windows 11.

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This security update takes Windows 11 up to build 22000.795 and addresses a number of issues with the operating system.

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To accompany the release, Microsoft has also provided a handful of Windows 11 tips.

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The company points out that this particular update includes the improvements that were introduced with last month's KB5014668 update.

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Importantly, it also addresses a PowerShell issue with blank transcript logs and lost passwords.

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The update also addresses an issue that was preventing some users from upgrading to Windows 11

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As well as making numerous improvements for video and audio in games

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Microsoft explains the PowerShell problem that is fixed by the KB5015814

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