Although Windows 10 has been replaced by Windows 11, Microsoft acknowledges that millions of computers worldwide still run this version of its operating system. Therefore, they continue to release periodic updates to fix errors, address vulnerabilities, and add new features.
Recently, Microsoft confirmed the launch of a second cumulative update for Windows 10 in July 2024. This update is optional and can be installed directly from Windows Update. Here are the details.
Windows 10 July 2024 second cumulative update adds fixes and improvements

As mentioned, this update is optional and can be installed from Windows Update. It is available for computers running stable versions of Windows 10.
This update brings numerous bug fixes and improvements, which are always appreciated. Here are some of the most notable ones:
- Fixes a bug in the Group Policy Editor that prevented HTML from being displayed.
- Resolves an issue with the TCP send code that caused the computer to stop responding during specific tasks.
- It fixes a problem that makes printing on the computer impossible.
- It prevents an error from being generated when applying more than 32 policies in Windows Defender.
- Addresses issues with group policy preference and segmentation.
- Adds a block list for vulnerable drivers.
- Fixes the bug that prevented backup from being performed.
These are just some of the many fixes and improvements included in this cumulative update for Windows 10. Even though the update is optional, it is always worth installing to resolve issues affecting the computer’s performance or security.