Windows 10 KB3176938 gets re-released for better system reliability

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Microsoft recently re-released cumulative update KB3176938 for Windows 10 PC, taking Windows 10 to build 14393.105. Microsoft first released KB3176938 last week, and probably decided to roll out this update again in order to bring additional fixes.

As far as the changelog is concerned, Microsoft hasn’t offered any details about the content of this second cumulative update, nor any explanations as to why it rolled out the same cumulative update twice. Taking into account we’re talking about the same KB number, chances are this update brings the exact same fixes and improvements. The tech giant has probably only polished them.

Indeed, soon after users installed the first KB3176938 update, many complained about various issues such as: remote desktop connection errors, audio issues, taskbar issues and Ethernet bugs. We assume these issues have been fixed by the second KB3176938, but users haven’t confirmed this for the time being.

Here are the fixes listed in the changelog for KB3176938 :

  • “Improved reliability of the Windows Ink Workspace, Microsoft Edge, File Server, Windows kernel, Microsoft Component Object Model (COM), Cluster Health Service, Hyper-V, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), NTFS file system, PowerShell, Internet Explorer, facial recognition, graphics, Microsoft Store and Windows Shell.
  • Improved performance for the speed of purchasing Store apps.
  • Improved battery life of wearable devices (such as the Microsoft Band) while Bluetooth is connected and idle.
  • Improved compatibility of using Xbox One controllers with various games.
  • Addressed issue with incorrect character mapping between Japanese and Unicode for the question mark (?) symbol.
  • Addressed issue that prevents the download and initialization of .NET objects in Internet Explorer.
  • Improved support for new near-field communication (NFC) chips for Windows 10 Mobile.
  • Addressed issue with game or app audio not resuming after ending a call on Windows 10 Mobile.
  • Addressed additional issues with compatibility, Remote Desktop, BitLocker, PowerShell, Direct3D, networking policies, Dynamic Access Control (DAC) rules, Microsoft Edge, Connected Standby, mobile device management (MDM), printing, Fingerprint logon and Cortana.”

Have you installed the second KB3176938 update? What differences did you notice compared to the first version of the update?

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