Latest security patch will install previous version security patch ?

Question

Hi,
Latest security patch have installed (KB5013942) in new client computers, but previous version security patch (KB5013942) update also included in this latest update? or it's missed and required to install previous version security patch. if yes required to install it manually or automatically?

Thank you in advance.

Answer 1

Hi RockyMondal,

Thank you for your post. For KB 5013942 was published on May 10, 2022—KB5013942 (OS Builds 19042.1706, 19043.1706, and 19044.1706).

For monthly updates, it is cumulative and will replaces previous monthly updates. So cumulative update is an update which includes previously released updates, it's like more than one simple update bundled together. We wouldn't need to install previously released. Just like the picture below.

Best Regards,

Carl

Answer 2

The best way is to check for update and Windows Update is smart enough to show you what updates are required.
There are certain updates known as cumulative which they have all previous updates, and you may install it, so it contains all previous updates.