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Windows 10 Cumulative Update Pushes Production OS to Build 10586.122
Microsoft is kicking March off with two new updates for its latest operating system.
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Windows as a Service is in action today as Microsoft has just released two new updates for its Windows 10 operating system.
Although today is not Update Tuesday, that is normally the second Tuesday of the month, these updates are just routine and address two areas of the OS.
The first one, KB3140743, includes improvements to enhance the functionality of Windows 10 Version 1511 and also Windows Server 2016 Technical Preview 4 while the second update, KB3139907, relates to stability improvements for the servicing stack on those two previously mentioned operating systems.
Last month Microsoft did begin providing more detail with their routine updates for Windows 10 however, that page is not updated yet for these March updates.
Update:
Microsoft has now posted details about the KB3140743 Cumulative Update on the Windows 10 Update History Page.
Improved reliability in numerous areas, including OS and Windows Update installation, startup, installing and configuring Windows for the first time, authentication, resuming from hibernation, shutdown, kernel, Start menu, storage, Windows Hello, display modes, Miracast, AppLocker, Internet Explorer 11, Microsoft Edge browser, network connectivity and discovery, and File Explorer.
Improved performance in video thumbnail generation, NetLogon, Windows Store, and standby power consumption.
Improved support for devices including some wearables, displays, and printer scenarios.
Reset app default when a registry setting is deleted or corrupted and streamlined notification about the corruption.
Fixed an issue causing favorites to be lost after updates are installed.
Fixed several issues that individually could cause certain apps to fail to launch, update, or allow in-app purchases.
Improved quality of Cortana voices and translations of multiple languages of an Internet Explorer dialog box.
Improved support for apps, fonts, graphics and display, airplane mode, Group Policy, PowerShell MDM, Windows Journal, Microsoft Edge, printing, touch display, roaming credentials, Push-Button Reset, Windows UX, local and streaming video, audio quality, error reporting, USMT, and VHD creation.
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