14 DAY TRIAL // Microsoft has released a new cumulative update for Windows 10 Creators Update (version 1703), but it’s worth having in mind that this particular version no longer gets updates unless you are running the Education or Enterprise SKUs.
The update that’s now shipping to devices is KB4480959 and it brings several improvements, some of which are also part of the other cumulative updates published in mid-January.
For example, the update resolves a bug that blocked some applications from displaying the help windows correctly, while also resolving Access Denied errors when trying to overwrite files in a shared folder.
Microsoft says cumulative update KB4480959 also includes improvements specifically aimed at users working with the DFS Namespace. The changelog reads:
“Addresses an issue that may cause a 30-second delay when deleting or renaming a link in a Distributed File System (DFS) Namespace. Additionally, renaming a folder may take 30 seconds when multiple users work in a group share simultaneously, and File Explorer stops responding,” the full changelog is available in the box after the jump.
No reports of failed installs
Cumulative update KB4480959 comes with two known issues that are plaguing other updates released this month too. One of them breaks down the SqlConnection module, while the other one causes problems when trying to work with Microsoft Jet databases in the Access 97 file format.
Keep in mind that this version is only serviced as part of Windows 10 Education and Enterprise, and Microsoft recommends upgrading as soon as possible.
“Windows 10, version 1703, reached end of service on October 8, 2018. Devices running Windows 10 Home, Pro, Pro for Workstation, and IoT Core editions will no longer receive monthly security and quality updates that contain protection from the latest security threats,” the company says.
There are no reports pointing to failed installs of this cumulative update, and everything seems to be working correctly on devices still running Windows 10 version 1703.