Microsoft releases Windows 10 KB5126657 extended security update
Microsoft releases Windows 10 KB5126657 update with security fixes and bug fixes. Enterprise users can install it through Settings and Windows Update.
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Microsoft has released the Windows 10 KB5126657 update, which includes security fixes and bug fixes. Enterprise users can install it through Settings and Windows Update.
Microsoft fixed some problems and added new features to your computer's Windows 10. It's like getting a new toy or fixing a broken toy to make your computer work better and stay safe.
Analysis
{"#Time and Date":"This update enables permanent Daylight Savings Time (DST) support for British Columbia and Alberta starting in November 2026. This update introduces the new time zone Manitoba Standard Time (UTC-5:00) Manitoba.","#ReFS security":"This update adds auditing and optional policy controls for ReFS volumes on externally attached storage devices. Auditing is enabled by default, while enforcement controls remain disabled by default to give administrators time to evaluate and prepare for future security hardening changes.","#Storage Spaces":"This update addresses an issue that might cause some Storage Spaces Direct virtual disks to remain offline after installing a Windows update. This issue occurs when valid tiered storage metadata is incorrectly identified as invalid during recovery, preventing affected virtual disks and dependent workloads from coming online."}
Key points
- Microsoft releases Windows 10 KB5126657 update
- Enterprise users can install it through Settings and Windows Update
- Includes security fixes and bug fixes
- Enables permanent Daylight Savings Time support for British Columbia and Alberta
- Adds auditing and optional policy controls for ReFS volumes
This update helps keep your computer safe from bad guys who try to break into it. It also makes sure your computer runs smoothly.
Some people might have trouble with their audio devices after installing this update. Microsoft is working on fixing this issue.



