What’s New in Windows 10 Cumulative Update KB3194798

[Jack]

Microsoft rolled out new Windows 10 cumulative updates earlier today as part of the Patch Tuesday cycle, and KB3194798 is of particular attention because it is aimed at systems running the Anniversary Update (version 1607).

Thanks to this cumulative update, OS version is pushed to 14393.321 and just like usual, no new features are being added. Cumulative updates are being used for delivering new fixes and improvements, so you won’t get new functionality after installing this one or any other CU.

According to the official changelog, KB3194798 improves reliability of Bluetooth and storage file systems, while also fixing several bugs that were reported by users in the stable version of Windows 10.

For example, there were reports that after installing update KB3167679 some users are getting sign-in errors if the password was entered incorrectly or a new password didn’t meet complexity requirements. After installing this new CU, everything should work correctly.

Windows 10 Mobile improvements
There are also improvements for several pre-installed apps, such as IE 11, and the Windows Shell, as well as security updates to Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer, and the Windows Registry.

And of course, this new update is also shipped to Windows 10 Mobile devices, so if you’re still using a Lumia, there’s something new for you too. The changelog, which you can read in full below, claims that this update fixes an issue that was causing high CPU usage on Windows 10 Mobile devices, and which obviously led to other issues such as overheating and battery drain.

Read more: http://news.softpedia.com/news/what-s-new-in-windows-10-cumulative-update-kb3194798-509183.shtml

 

[hjlbx]

I updated (2) systems:

Base install = installation of W10 Home with everything enabled as Microsoft recommends (wants it) - telemetry, geo-location, Windows App access to camera, etc, etc

A. a base install of W10 Home with no other softs installed other than system drivers - OK; no issues during installation; update installed
B. a base install of W10 Home with desired softs and system drivers installed - OK; no issues during installation; update installed

* * * * * *

Appears to me that if a user modifies the base install, then a cumulative update can potentially cause some issues - but you aren't going to know that until you allow it to install.

 

[HarborFront]

I just installed. It seems the default regedit cannot run after its first run. Anyone encountering this problem?

 

[hjlbx]

I just installed. It seems the default regedit cannot run after its first run. Anyone encountering this problem?

It is working on both of my W10 Home systems - although that some will experience issues, like you, doesn't surprise me.

By the way, by "default" regedit you mean you can run regedt32 but not regedit ?

 

[HarborFront]

It is working on both of my W10 Home systems - although that some will experience issues, like you, doesn't surprise me.

By the way, by "default" regedit you mean you can run regedt32 but not regedit ?

I'm using the Win 64-bit version. I just type regedit. There's no regedit32 on my system

And now I realized UAC doesn't prompt me on this regedit thing

 

[hjlbx]

October 11, 2016—KB3194798 (OS Build 14393.321)
This update includes quality improvements. No new operating system features are being introduced in this update. Key changes include:

• Improved reliability of Bluetooth and storage file system.
• Addressed issue causing printer drivers to not install correctly after installing security update KB317005.
• Addressed issue causing sign-in errors if a password is entered incorrectly or a new password doesn’t meet password complexity requirements after installing security update KB3167679.
• Addressed issue that required users to log out and log back in before using the application they installed using the Windows installer (MSI).
• Improved support for networks by adding new entries to the Access Point Name (APN) database.
• Addressed issue that was causing excessive battery drain on Windows 10 Mobile when connected to Wi-Fi.
• Addressed issue in which setting up both fingerprint and iris recognition sometimes causes the sign-in to fail on Windows 10 Mobile.
• Addressed issue that was causing high CPU usage on Windows 10 Mobile.
• Addressed additional issues with multimedia playback, revised daylight saving time, authentication, Internet Explorer 11, and Windows Shell.
• Security updates to Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer 11, Windows registry, and diagnostics hub.

 

[hjlbx]

I'm using the Win 64-bit version. I just type regedit. There's no regedit32 on my sysem

There is regedt32 on all Windows systems.

You have two registry editors: regedit.exe and regedt32.exe.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/141377

* * * * *

The registry editor address bar is not installed by this cumulative update - if that is what you were looking for...

 

[HarborFront]

There is regedt32 on all Windows systems.

You have two registry editors: regedit.exe and regedt32.exe.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/141377

* * * * *

The registry editor address bar is not installed by this cumulative update - if that is what you were looking for...

Win 10 is not mentioned in the link you provided. Anyway when I make a search for regedit32 nothing turns up

 

[hjlbx]

Win 10 is not mentioned in the link you provided. Anyway when I make a search for regedit32 nothing turns up

regedt = there is no "i" between d and t

r-e-g-E-D-T-3-2.exe

WIN + R > regEDT32

You will find it in C:\Windows\System32

 

[HarborFront]

regedt = there is no "i" between d and t

r-e-g-E-D-T-3-2.exe

WIN + R > regEDT32

You will find it in C:\Windows\System32

Ok found both. Thanks....and....both working again! Don't understand why VS (free) needs to prompt twice before they can run? I thought these 2 MS registry editors are legit programs?

 

[hjlbx]

Ok found both. Thanks....and....both working again! Don't understand why VS (free) needs to prompt twice before they can run? I thought these 2 MS registry editors are legit programs?

VS will prompt dependent upon the settings you are using for System32 (Allow\monitor critical system files) and also if there is no existing rule for regedit\regedt32.

If that's not what is happening then it is something else; better as over at the Wilders thread about it...

 

[HarborFront]

VS will prompt dependent upon the settings you are using for System32 (Allow\monitor critical system files) and also if there is no existing rule for regedit\regedt32.

If that's not what is happening then it is something else; better as over at the Wilders thread about it...

OK thanks

 

[_CyberGhosT_]

Thanks Jack I may get to updating my Windows HDD this weekend

 

[jamescv7]

With every release of cumulative updates of Windows 10 = some issues occurred on isolated systems.

I really don't know how those complications can lead to none workaround fix that time; cause it just develop hassle for many users.

 

[Lucent Warrior]

2 systems and a Guest in the Virtual machine no issues here.

 

[frogboy]

Installed on two machines here went well on one but took 4 and a half hours on the other, but at least i got it done.

 

[Viking]

Upgraded on both my Laptop and desktop, all went well

 

[DardiM]

Upgraded : all is ok up to now

 

[nclr11111]

Guessing this update is the reason i got a call from my father an hour ago......
Install went into a loop and he decided to shut down. This gave the 0x8024a10a install error.

So now my weekend is saved....*sigh*

 

[DJ Panda]

Updated successfully. Pretty poor installation speed but more because my internet was acting off. I think I screwed my router doing some game modding.