Today is the second Tuesday of the month, meaning that it"s time for a new round of cumulative updates for Windows 10. If you"re on the Anniversary Update, you"ll see build 14393.447 on your PC; sadly, there is no update for Windows 10 Mobile just yet.
Microsoft promised today"s update a week ago, when the company responded to Google"s reporting of a security vulnerability in Windows 10. The fix should be included in all updates released today, including for Windows Vista, 7, and 8.1.
Here"s what"s new in build 14393.447:
Improved the reliability of multimedia audio, Remote Desktop, and Internet Explorer 11.
Addressed issue that prevents users from connecting to a virtual private network (VPN).
Addressed issue with a scheduled task that doesn’t run in Task Scheduler after reenabling.
Addressed issue to update the Access Point Name (APN) database.
Addressed issue with Japanese characters that are missing when converted by the Input Method Editor.
Addressed issue with the system tray showing no Wi-Fi connection even when Wi-Fi is present.
Addressed issue with Windows devices that disconnect from the Internet prematurely before users can complete their paid Wi-Fi purchase.
Addressed issue to update the new Belarusian ruble symbol to Br and the new ISO 4217 code to BYN.
Addressed additional issues with multimedia, Windows kernel, packaging release management, authentication, Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer 11, Remote Desktop, Active Directory, wireless networking, Windows shell, graphics, enterprise security, and Microsoft HoloLens.
Security updates to Boot Manager, Windows operating system, kernel-mode drivers, Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer 11, Microsoft Virtual Hard Drive, Common Log File System driver, Microsoft Video Control, Common Log File System driver, Windows authentication methods, Windows File Manager, and the Microsoft Graphics Component.
If you"re on version 1511, also known as the November Update, you"ll be receiving an update as well. Here"s what"s new in build 10586.679:
Improved the reliability of the Windows shell, Microsoft Edge, and Internet Explorer 11.
Addressed issue with Japanese characters that are missing when converted by the Input Method Editor.
Addressed issue with systems that randomly stop applying UNC Hardening group policy, leaving systems vulnerable until restarted.
Addressed issue with proxy authentication that causes Windows Update downloads to fail.
Addressed issue that prevents users from accessing network resources after logon after they’ve installed KB3185614.
Addressed issue with point rendering in Internet Explorer 11 and Microsoft Edge.
Addressed issue where users can’t navigate to Internet sites when a network is configured to use Web Proxy Auto Discovery (WPAD).
Addressed issue where users can’t access Microsoft Store in an authenticated proxy environment.
Addressed additional issues with enterprise security, Internet Explorer 11, Remote Desktop, datacenter networking, Windows shell, filter driver, the Access Point Name (APN) database, and wireless networking.
Security updates to the Windows operating system, kernel-mode drivers, Microsoft Edge, Boot Manager, Internet Explorer 11, Common Log File System driver, Microsoft Virtual Hard Drive, Microsoft Video Control, Windows authentication methods, Windows File Manager, OpenType, and the Microsoft Graphics Component.
Finally, those on the original version of Windows 10 - which is now known as version 1507 - are being offered a cumulative update too. Here"s what"s new in build 10240.17190:
Addressed issue to update the Access Point Name (APN) database.
Addressed issue with deadlocks occurring after a user password reset.
Addressed issue with point rendering in Internet Explorer 11 and Microsoft Edge.
Addressed issue with Japanese characters that are missing when converted by the Input Method Editor.
Addressed additional issues with filter drivers, enterprise security, Windows shell, and Internet Explorer 1.
Security updates to the Windows OS, Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer 11, Windows File Manager, Microsoft Graphics Component, Windows authentication methods, kernel-mode drivers, Microsoft Virtual Hard Drive, Microsoft Video Control, OpenType, and the Common Log File System driver.
As far as Windows 10 Mobile updates go, the Production ring (non-Insiders) is still on version 14393.321, which was offered on the last Patch Tuesday. Insiders on the Release Preview and Slow rings are on 14393.351, and that was released on October 20.