Microsoft has begun rolling out the optional Windows 10 Global Update Preview, which will bring a number of performance improvements and bug fixes along with it. Also known as the “C” update for February which will reach other users next month.
The February 2021 monthly “C” preview update for Windows 10, version 20H2 and Windows 10, version 2004 is now available. https://t.co/5O5QGFxQ9j
– Windows Update (@WindowsUpdate) February 24, 2021
If you have the news “2004” you should get the build number 19041.844, but if you have the news “20H2” when you should get the build number 19042.844 after the update is complete. Here are some of the most notable fixes and enhancements in the optional update, according to Microsoft news releases for update KB4601382.
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The update solves an issue with incorrect refresh rates displayed for high dynamic range (HDR) displays, while flickering on video playback on some low latency monitors is also fixed.
Similarly, there have been issues that prevented rows from being entered into the Input Mode Editor (IME) or prevented some keyboard keys from working (such as home, Ctrl, or left arrow keys) when set Japanese IME access method to Kana also solved. .
Microsoft has also introduced solutions for rendering a screen while opening games on some unnamed hardware configurations, and an issue with incorrect languages is displayed when you register. -into a console and changing the locale of the system. Another bug with unexpected screens popping up through the Windows Out of Box Experience (OOBE) configuration screens was also fixed.
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Since the update does not include and security fixes, it is not a mandatory update and users can deactivate it at this time – that is a built-in preview of what comes as part of the March Patch update Tuesday. However, Microsoft patch notes reveal that there are several solutions for annoying Windows 10 bugs, so if you have any of the above issues, it might be a good time to hit the update button.