Microsoft releases New Cumulative Update KB3140743 for Windows 10

A new cumulative update KB3140743 has been released by Microsoft on March 1, 2016 and is available for Windows 10 v1511. This update includes the improvements and fixes to improve the functionality of Windows 10. What are those improvements? Microsoft has made the Windows 10 update history on its website.

 Windows 10 cumulative update KB3140743

March 1, 2016 — KB3140743 (OS Build 10586.122)
This update includes quality improvements. No new operating system features or security fixes are being introduced in this update. Key changes include:

1. 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.
2.  Improved performance in video thumbnail generation, NetLogon, Windows Store, and standby power consumption.
3. Improved support for devices including some wearables, displays, and printer scenarios.
4. Reset app default when a registry setting is deleted or corrupted and streamlined notification about the corruption.
5. Fixed an issue causing favorites to be lost after updates are installed.
6. Fixed several issues that individually could cause certain apps to fail to launch, update, or allow in-app purchases.
7. Improved quality of Cortana voices and translations of multiple languages of an Internet Explorer dialog box.
8. 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.

Link: KB3140743

To check and install this update, click on the Start menu, select Settings > Update & Security> Windows Update, click on ‘Check for updates’, and restart computer after downloading the update to install.

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