Just as August comes to an end, Microsoft releases a new cumulative update for Windows 10. In this rollout, the company is making available update KB4346783 for version 1803 (April 2018 Update) to fix a number of problems.
KB4346783 bumps the version number to build 17134.254, and according to the software giant, it addresses issues with input devices, Microsoft Edge, Device Guard, network printers, networking, and more.
Windows 10 build 17134.254
Microsoft has announced KB4346783 in the Windows support site, and it’s referred as “August 30, 2018—KB4346783 (OS Build 17134.254)”. If you’re already running the Windows 10 version 1803 on your PC, this update will address these problems:
- Addresses an issue where Microsoft Edge or other UWP applications can’t perform client authentication when the private key is stored on a TPM 2.0 device.
- Addresses an issue in Microsoft Foundation Class applications that may cause applications to flicker.
- Addresses an issue that causes computer certificate enrollment or renewal to fail with an “Access denied” error after installing the April 2018 update. This issue occurs when the registry process has a lower process ID (PID) than all other processes except SYSTEM.
- Addresses an issue where touch and mouse events were handled differently in Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) applications that have a transparent overlay window.
- Addresses a reliability issue in applications that have extensive window nesting.
- Addresses an issue that, in some cases, failed to clear decrypted data from memory after a CAPI decryption operation was completed.
- Addresses an issue that prevented the Device Guard PackageInspector.exe application from including all the files needed for an application to run correctly once the Code Integrity policy was completed.
- Addresses an issue in the Universal CRT that causes the _get_pgmptr() function to return an empty string.
- Addresses an issue in the Universal CRT that causes isprint() to return TRUE for a tab when using the C locale.
- Addresses an issue in the Universal CRT that sometimes causes the AMD64 FMOD to return an incorrect result when given very large inputs.
- Addresses an issue where not all network printers are connected after a user signs in.
- Addresses an issue that causes the Wi-Fi EAP-TTLS (CHAP) authentication to fail if a user saves credential information before authentication.
- Addresses an issue that causes devices that have 802.1x Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) enabled to randomly stop working with the stop code ”0xD1 DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL”.
- Addresses an issue that may remove a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) option from a reservation after changing the DHCP scope settings.
- Extends the Key Management Service (KMS) to support the upcoming Windows 10 client Enterprise LTSC and Windows Server editions.
In addition, this cumulative update fixes an issue that prevents printing on a 64-bit OS when 32-bit applications impersonate other users (typically by calling LogonUser). To resolve the issue for the affected applications, install this update, and then do one of the following:
- Use Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit to globally enable the
Splwow64Compat App Compat Shim - Use the following registry setting, and then restart the 32-bit application:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Print Setting: Splwow64Compat, then type: DWORD and Value1: 1.
Windows 10 build 16299.637
The Fall Creators Update (version 1709) is getting update KB4343893, and the Windows support site referred it as “August 30, 2018—KB4343893 (OS Build 16299.637)”. If you’re already running version 1709 on your PC, this update will address these problems:
- Addresses an issue that may prevent the Start menu from opening after refreshing your PC.
- Addresses an issue in Microsoft Foundation Class (MFC) applications that may cause applications to flicker.
- Addresses an issue that causes win32kfull.sys to stop working (Stop 3B) when cancelling journal hook operations or disconnecting a remote session.
- Addresses an issue that caused users to press Ctrl + Alt + Delete twice to exit assigned access mode when autologon was enabled.
- Addresses an issue that prevents users of PIV/CAC smart cards from authenticating to use enterprise resources or prevents Windows Hello for Business from configuring on first logon.
- Addresses an issue that causes Microsoft Edge to stop working after setting a DLL rule in AppLocker.
- Addresses an issue that, in some cases, failed to clear decrypted data from memory after a CAPI decryption operation was completed.
- Addresses an issue that causes the Wi-Fi EAP-TTLS (CHAP) authentication to fail if a user saves credential information before authentication.
- Addresses an issue that prevented the Device Guard PackageInspector.exe application from including all the files needed for an application to run correctly once the Code Integrity policy was completed.
- Addresses an issue that causes high CPU usage on machines with built-in Sierra broadband modules when switching from WLAN to LAN.
- Addresses an issue where changes to the %HOMESHARE% path aren’t reflected in the folder redirection configuration.
- Addresses an issue that requires a password to be input twice if you connect to a locked device using Remote Desktop Connect.
- Addresses an issue that prevents a checkpoint created on a Windows Server 2016 cluster from being reapplied.
- Addresses an issue that causes devices that have 802.1x Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) enabled to randomly stop working with the stop code ”0xD1 DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL”.
- Provides a stability resolution for native Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe) enumeration and the runtime D3 (RTD3) state.
- Addresses an issue that may remove a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) option from a reservation after changing the DHCP scope settings.
- Extends the Key Management Service (KMS) to support the upcoming Windows 10 client Enterprise LTSC and Windows Server editions.
Windows 10 build 15063.1292
The Creators Update (version 1703) is getting update KB4343889, and the Windows support site referred it as “August 30, 2018—KB4343889 (OS Build 15063.1292)”. If you’re already running version 1703 on your PC, this update will address these problems:
- Addresses an issue that displays incorrect changes to folder contents.
- Addresses an issue that prevented the Device Guard PackageInspector.exe application from including all the files needed for an application to run correctly once the Code Integrity policy was completed.
- Addresses an issue that causes win32kfull.sys to stop working (Stop 3B) when cancelling journal hook operations or disconnecting a remote session.
- Addresses an issue in Microsoft Foundation Class (MFC) applications that may cause applications to flicker.
- Addresses an issue that prevents users of PIV/CAC smart cards from authenticating to use enterprise resources or prevents Windows Hello for Business from configuring on first logon.
- Addresses an issue that causes high CPU usage on machines with built-in Sierra broadband modules when switching from WLAN to LAN.
- Addresses an issue that causes the Wi-Fi EAP-TTLS (CHAP) authentication to fail if a user saves credential information before authentication.
- Addresses an issue that causes Microsoft Edge to stop working after setting a DLL rule in AppLocker.
- Addresses an issue that prevents users from logging on when an Azure Active Directory account domain changes.
- Addresses an issue that causes PowerShell scripts to stop working when attempting operations such as Get-Credentials.
- Addresses an issue that, in some cases, failed to clear decrypted data from memory after a CAPI decryption operation was completed.
- Addresses an issue that causes a connection failure when the Remote Desktop Service does not read the bypass list for a proxy that has multiple entries.
Older versions of Windows 10
Although the Anniversary Update (version 1609) is no longer supported, organizations with Windows 10 Enterprise or Education are getting update KB4343884, which bumps the version to build 14393.2457, and it addresses a number of issues.
Download August 30 update for Windows 10
These updates are available immediately, they’ll download and install automatically, but you can always force the update from Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and clicking the Check for updates button. You can find more details about the most recent updates in the Windows 10 update history tracker guide.
Mauro Huculak is a Windows How-To Expert who started Pureinfotech in 2010 as an independent online publication. He has also been a Windows Central contributor for nearly a decade. Mauro has over 15 years of experience writing comprehensive guides and creating professional videos about Windows and software, including Android and Linux. Before becoming a technology writer, he was an IT administrator for seven years. In total, Mauro has over 21 years of combined experience in technology. Throughout his career, he achieved different professional certifications from Microsoft (MSCA), Cisco (CCNP), VMware (VCP), and CompTIA (A+ and Network+), and he has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP for many years. You can follow him on X (Twitter), YouTube, LinkedIn and About.me. Email him at [email protected].