Cumulative updates, new builds, whatever you know them by, there are two big new updates for Windows 10 now available for download today.
Today, in this case being Patch Tuesday.
In case it slipped your mind.
And to mark the occasion, Microsoft has used this important monthly rollout schedule to launch a couple of cumulative updates for the operating system namely KB3135173 and KB3135174 for Windows 10 1511 (November Update) and the base RTM 10240 respectively.
The company also recommends everyone to deploy the November Update, as there are still many that are rocking build 10240 that launched back in July.
Both updates contain quality improvements and security fixes, though Redmond confirms that neither come with any new features for the operating system. The former bumps the Windows 10 to version 10586.104, while KB3135174 updates the OS to 10240.16682.
Here is what they bring:
KB3135173 Fixed issues with authentication, update installation, and operating system installation.
Fixed issue with Microsoft Edge browser caching visited URLs while using InPrivate browsing.
Fixed issue that didnt allow simultaneous install of apps from the Windows Store and updates from Windows Update.
Fixed issue that delayed the availability of songs added to the Groove Music app in Windows 10 Mobile.
Improved security in the Windows kernel.
Fixed security issues that could allow remote code execution when malware is run on a target system.
Fixed security issues in Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer 11 that could allow code from a malicious website to be installed and run on a device.
Fixed additional issues with the Windows UX, Windows 10 Mobile, Internet Explorer 11, Microsoft Edge, and taskbar.
Fixed additional security issues with .NET Framework, Windows Journal, Active Directory Federation Services, NPS Radius Server, kernel-mode
drivers, and WebDAV.
KB3135174 Improved installation time of updates.
Fixed issue with Microsoft Edge browser caching visited URLs while using InPrivate browsing.
Improved Silverlight performance.
Fixed issue that didnt allow a Windows 10 PC to remotely configure a server.
Fixed issue with pictures and tables not displaying in Windows Journal.
Fixed security issues that could allow remote code execution when malware is run on a target system.
Fixed security issues in Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer 11 that could allow code from a malicious website to be installed and run on a device.
Fixed additional issues with Input Method Editors (IMEs), Direct Access, assigned access, peripheral device detection, barcode scanning, Windows Explorer, Internet Explorer 11, Microsoft Edge, and scripting.
Fixed additional security issues with .NET Framework, PDF library, Windows Journal, kernel-mode drivers, Remote Desktop, and WebDAV.
As mentioned above, Microsoft also stresses users to make the upgrade to the November Update, as it brings along significant improvements and new features to the platform:
We introduced new operating system features in November after having previewed, or flighted, them with our Windows Insiders between July and November. Most customers have already been moved automatically from the July branch to the November branch. Windows 10 Professional, Enterprise, and Education edition customers can defer the update to the November branch and stay on the July feature set longer as long as 10 years for some Enterprise customers. For more info, see Windows 10 servicing options.
The November Update is, of course, offered free of charge to all Windows 10 devices through Windows Update, though there are still some users that are reporting problems when upgrade to this version.
Mostly freezes and crashes while running the installer.
Anyway, those of you upgrading to these new builds, and deploying either of these two updates, let us know how you find the installation and usage experience in the comments below.
source:windows10update
