New Windows 10 Cumulative Updates Launching Today

[Exterminator]

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http://news.softpedia.com/news/new-windows-10-cumulative-updates-to-launch-today-503878.shtml

Put this in the Captain Obvious section, but it’s Patch Tuesday time again and in addition to security updates released to fix vulnerabilities in Microsoft’s products, the Redmond-based software giant is also expected to publish new cumulative updates for Windows 10.

As it does every month, the company is very likely to release such cumulative updates for both the 10240 version launched in July 2015 and for the 10586 build also known as November Update. The latter, according to a report by WinBeta, is expected to be version 10586.318, with a patch pushing the same version number also expected to land on mobile too.

This piece of news might not come as a big surprise for Microsoft enthusiasts who have been keeping an eye on Windows 10 updates, mostly because new cumulative updates land every Patch Tuesday, but it’s still worth knowing that a new release is just around the corner for one big reason: CU have until now created all sorts of problems on Windows 10 computers, so make sure you make a backup before installing.

Back up before anything else
The previous cumulative updates released by Microsoft for Windows 10 either failed to install or led to various problems after that, including infinite reboot loops, BSODs, and errors experienced in the OS.

Starting with the latest cumulative update, however, Microsoft is trying to get in touch with impacted customers in order to provide workarounds and develop fixes, so hopefully the same strategy will be used this time too.

And since it’s Patch Tuesday, Microsoft is also expected to release several security updates for all Windows versions that are still supported (Vista, 7, 8.1, and 10), so no matter what version you are currently using, get ready for a big pack of fixes.

IT admins should also have in mind that some of today’s patches might require a computer reboot, so saving work on PCs in their network is a thing they must do before anything else. We’ll keep an eye out for reports and we’ll let you know should any botched updates are spotted.

 

[hjlbx]

What will today's CU break next ?

Most of the major problems I have seen with security softs are due to OS update induced breakages than the security soft itself...

 

[TheJokerz]

Thanks for the share!

 

[Exterminator]

Whats new in KB3156421 & KB3156387

Spoiler: KB3156421

• Improved reliability in a number of areas including Cortana, Bluetooth, Shell, Internet Explorer 11, Microsoft Edge, Miracast, and USB.
• Fixed memory leak that occurs when opening a portable document format (PDF) form multiple times.
• Fixed issues with text alignment for right to left languages in Internet Explorer 11 and Microsoft Edge.
• Fixed issue that affected Bluetooth function when a PC resumes from sleep.
• Fixed issue where user accounts weren't locked out after a number of failed sign in attempts.
• Fixed issue with revised daylight saving time.
• Fixed issue that sometimes corrupts CompactFlash cards inserted into a card reader.
• Fixed issue that caused recorded video to be lost when answering an incoming call on some phones.
• Fixed issue that could result in unexpected battery drain while the phone screen is off.
• Fixed additional security issues with kernel mode drivers, remote procedure calls, the Microsoft Graphics Component, Internet Explorer 11, Microsoft Edge, Windows Shell, Windows Journal, Virtual Secure Mode, Schannel, and Jscript.

Spoiler: KB3156387

• Fixed memory leak that occurs when opening a portable document format (PDF) form multiple times.
• Fixed issues with text alignment for right to left languages in Internet Explorer 11 and Microsoft Edge.
• Fixed issue that caused sign in to temporarily fail after a password change.
• Fixed issue that sometimes corrupts CompactFlash cards inserted into a card reader.
• Fixed issue with losing network connectivity intermittently when roaming between Wi‑Fi access points.
• Improved security in the Windows kernel.
• Fixed issue with revised daylight saving time.
• Fixed additional issues with Internet Explorer 11.
• Updated security for kernel mode drivers.
• Fixed additional security issues with the Microsoft Graphics Component, remote procedure calls, Internet Explorer 11, Microsoft Edge, Windows Journal, JScript, Schannel, Windows Shell, and Virtual Secure Mode.

 

[Entreri]

Only thing I noticed was that after the update Chrome stopped working and had to do a clean install.

 

[XhenEd]

Only thing I noticed was that after the update Chrome stopped working and had to do a clean install.

I have yet to experience this. Let me see later.

 

[Andytay70]

So far so good just updated and nothing went bang or died!

 

[XhenEd]

Already installed, but nothing seems to be wrong. So, kudos to my laptop that didn't experience the problems reported.

 

[Exterminator]

Only thing I noticed was that after the update Chrome stopped working and had to do a clean install.

No problems with Chrome here.Update downloaded and installed without any problems.

 

[marg]

In Win 10 Microsoft will shovel the update down your throat unless there is a way to disable updates as in Win7..! Anyone know how to do this???

 

[Captain Awesome]

unless there is a way to disable updates as in Win7..! Anyone know how to do this???

Use with caution:Windows updates are necessary do not disabled it until extreme need.It will exposed your pc to greater risk.

Go to Conrol Panel>System and Security>Administrative Tools>Services>Windows Update>Right click on Windows Update>Properties>Windows update properties(Local Computer) dialog box open>In General tab>Statup type>Disabled>Press Ok.

 

[soccer97]

This is true, but many of them are either rated critical or being currently exploited. SANS IS is a good source each month. Qualys also does a very short video analysis of the patches and their priorities along with the impact they may have on systems and productivity during the workday.

Just found an awesome source that breaks them down for both Adobe and Microsoft. Usually published the day after patch Tuesday. (Microsoft Security Bulletin: May 10 | Qualys, Inc.)

 

[_CyberGhosT_]

No issues here either, went smooth as silk, strange
Thanks for the share exterminator.
PeAcE

 

[Ink]

In Win 10 Microsoft will shovel the update down your throat unless there is a way to disable updates as in Win7..! Anyone know how to do this???

Disable it's Windows service, just like in Windows 7.

Type "services.msc" in the Run window (WinKey+R).

 

[Evjl's Rain]

after this update, I noticed a significant drop in my laptop speed. after a full reboot, I took me 2 minutes to be able to open task manager or open an app which usually requires 10 seconds in the previous version. It's normal when I boot up the system from fast startup but reboot is a real pain. I tried to reboot a few times but the results were the same. Hope they would fix this soon

 

[Der.Reisende]

Thank you for the share @exterminator20
Took some time to install, worked like a charm in the end

 

[DJ Panda]

Updating was the worst of it afterwards my computer went back to normal even seemed faster for me.

 

[mlnevese]

The only problem I've had with cumulative updates from the first one until now is that every time I run one the SQL server on my notebook stops auto loading on boot, forcing me to activate the services manually. Strange enough if manually activate the services and reboot the services resume loading on boot automatically.

Now I just force a full maintenance run after every cumulative update and this seem to have solved everything.

 

[Ink]

KB3156421 installed without any issues, what are people doing differently to cause conflicts with WUpdates.

 

[soccer97]

after this update, I noticed a significant drop in my laptop speed. after a full reboot, I took me 2 minutes to be able to open task manager or open an app which usually requires 10 seconds in the previous version. It's normal when I boot up the system from fast startup but reboot is a real pain. I tried to reboot a few times but the results were the same. Hope they would fix this soon

This is an issue others are experiencing. Someone from Microsoft posted here on Reddit trying to get diagnostic info so a fix can be made. Postulated to be due to Cortana. Link: KB3156421 - Computer is slow after installing latest Cumulative Update • /r/Windows10