On January 8 Patch Tuesday Microsoft published Windows 10 cumulative update KB4480116 for Windows 10 version 1809 (October 2018 Update). The update, however, eventually resulted in Microsoft Edge to fail to load web pages over the local network when connected to specific devices, like specific router versions.
Today, Microsoft has acknowledged the issue and has stated that in certain instances, Windows 10 cumulative update KB4480116 may cause some users to be unable to load a website page if an IP address local to them is used within Microsoft Edge, and browsing is not working or the website could not be responsive.
In actual fact, this vulnerability isn’t exclusive to Windows 10. October 10 Update. The vulnerability was discovered in a variety of cumulative updates released in mid-January. As shown below:
- Windows 10 version 1803: January 15, 2019—KB4480976 (OS Build 17134.556)
- Windows 10 version 1709: January 15, 2019—KB4480967 (OS Build 16299.936
- Windows 10 version 1703: January 15, 2019—KB4480959 (OS Build 15063.1596)
It is highly likely that the issue is connected to fixing an issue in Windows and occurs before loading the router’s web page. What then is the best way to resolve the network issue? Follow the next section for the answer.
Kb4480116 Windows 10 1809 Build 17763.253 Improvements and fixes
This cumulative upgrade KB4480116 to Windows 10 1809 Build 17763.253 is bringing minor improvements. The main changes are
In earlier releases users could set up PowerShell remote-based endpoints that work for accounts that are not administrator-level. But with this release If you attempt to use the same remote endpoint on a non-administrator accounts, a warning message will appear that appears as follows:
This cumulative upgrade ESE can now fix the damaged Database that uses esentutl/p. If you have an Extensible Storage Engine Database is damaged, it will not mount.
Updates to security are available now to Windows Kernel, Windows Storage and File systems, Windows Wireless Networking, Microsoft JET Database Engine, Windows Linux, Windows Virtualization as well as Microsoft Scripting Engine. Microsoft Scripting Engine.
How do I get KB4480116 update by hand?
It is possible that the KB4480116 update will download automatically and install on your computer in the event that you’ve not disabled Update Services. You can however download it manually by going to the Microsoft Update Catalog and then clicking the Download button. If you’re unable to download the software update, find it manually in the settings.
- Press Win & I to launch Settings.
- Click on the Update & Security category thereafter switch to the right hand side on the succeeding page.
- Now click check for update button. It will detect the latest update, download and install the same .
- Once you update your OS, Restart your system.
Note It is possible to only use get the latest fixes and enhancements included in the update cumulatively.
How to Fix Browsing Issue Caused by KB4480116
Like every cumulative update that creates problems and issues, getting rid of KB4480116 actually can resolve the network issue for the majority of Windows 10 versions although users are advised to stick to the fix provided from the firm. Because KB4480116 also includes security patches, its removal could lead to exploits targeted at vulnerable vulnerabilities that have been patched.
In fact, in all affected versions are basically the same. If you are running any one of the previously listed cumulative update, here’s the steps they should take to resolve the network issue across every Windows 10 versions.
According to Microsoft says, the problem occurs when users attempt to access a local website and they must include the page not working to the trusted websites list.
To accomplish this you must follow this step-by-step procedure:
Step 1: Go to Control Panel, and select Internet Options.
Step 2: Under the Security tab, choose the Trusted Site icon.
Step 3: Click the Sites button.
Step 4: Uncheck the box Require server verification (https:) for all sites in this zone.
Step 5: In the Add this website to the zone field, input the local IP address that fails to load, for example, http: 192.168.0.1.
Step 6: Click the Add button, and choose the check box Reuqure server verification (https:) for all sites in this zone.
Step 7: Now, everything is all set. Just click Close and OK button, then restart Microsoft Edge.
When you launch the browser, the page should load properly without any issues due to KB4480116.