14 DAY TRIAL // Microsoft has just released a new cumulative update for Windows 10 that brings a number of undisclosed performance improvements, but also security patches for the new operating system.
If you've installed Windows 10 on day 1, you probably know that Microsoft no longer provides us with release notes and update information unless there's something really significant in there, so just like the previous patches, this one comes with little details about its contents.
On the official KB page, Microsoft does mention that this update includes “functionality improvements” and addresses a number of vulnerabilities that were found in Windows 10.
The patched security flaws are the following:
Cumulative update
Since it's a cumulative update, this patch should bring your computer up to date after installation, so if you get this one, all previously-released fixes should already be there on your PC.
If you've already installed some other patches, then this new version only installs the new fixes that are contained in this package, Microsoft says.
In the past, cumulative updates have caused all kinds of problems on users' PC, such as infinite reboot loops and installation issues, but until now, we're not aware of any errors that might be encountered when deploying KB3097617. We'll keep an eye out on everything related to this update and will let you know if others are encountering any issues with it.
In the meantime, all Windows 10 users are advised to install it via Windows Update, but as a second option, you can also download the patch manually to deploy it on computers without Internet access.
Update: this was fast! Users are already reporting installation issues with KB3097617.