New cumulative update for Windows 10 now available
If you are running windows 10 v1607 on a computer on production ring, there is a cumulative update released Yesterday that jumps the build number to 14393.105. Though there is no patch Tuesday near, but the software giant aims to provide more and more stability to the GA build. The KB number is KB3176938. If you recall, the same update had released to Insiders in Slow and release preview ring a some days ago, but the build number was 14393.103.
Here is the changelog of the 14393.103 as posted on the update history page:
Here is the changelog of the 14393.103 as posted on the update history page:
- Improved reliability of Windows Ink Workspace, Microsoft Edge, File Server, Windows kernel, Microsoft Component Object Model (COM), Cluster Health Service, Hyper-V, multi-factor authentication (MFA), NTFS file system, PowerShell, Internet Explorer 11, facial recognition, graphics, Windows Store, and Windows Shell.
- Improved performance related to purchasing apps from the Store.
- Improved battery life of wearable devices (such as the Microsoft Band) while Bluetooth is connected and idle.
- Improved compatibility of using Xbox One controllers with various games.
- Addressed issue with incorrect character mapping between Japanese and Unicode for the question mark.
- Addressed issue that prevents the download and initialization of .NET objects in Internet Explorer 11.
- Improved support of new near-field communication (NFC) chips for Windows 10 Mobile.
- Addressed issue with game or app audio not resuming after ending a call on Windows 10 Mobile.
- Addressed additional issues with compatibility, remote desktop, BitLocker, PowerShell, Direct3D, networking policies, Dynamic Access Control (DAC) rules, Microsoft Edge, Connected Standby, mobile device management (MDM), printing, Fingerprint logon, and Cortana.
So we can say KB3176938 is re-released with some under the hood changes.