Cumulative update KB3197954 rolls out for Windows 10 version 1607

Windows 10 version 1607 gets cumulative update KB3197954 bringing several fixes and improvements for PC.

Windows 10 updates

Microsoft is now rolling out cumulative update KB3197954 for everyone running Windows 10 version 1607. The new update is releasing for PC and bumps the operating system to build 14393.351.

KB3197954 doesn’t contain any new features, as it’s simply a minor update to fix a number of issues regarding Windows update, account logon, and some problem reported with USB, Wi-Fi, Microsoft Edge, PowerShell, and Bluetooth, among other fixes and improvements.

New fixes and improvements for Windows 10 build 14393.351

Here’s the complete list of changes included KB3197954 for Windows 10 version 1607:

  • Improved reliability of Internet Explorer 11, Start, File Explorer, action center, graphics, and Windows kernel.
  • Improved support for websites by updating the HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) preload list.
  • Improved support for Group Policy to block users updating the operating system from Windows Update.
  • Improved reliability and stability of the notification framework for enabling contextual notifications in File Explorer.
  • Fixed issue that was causing System Center Operations Manager (SCOM) Management Console to crash in State view.
  • Addressed connectivity issue from a 32-bit application to a Remote Desktop Gateway.
  • Fixed problem of updates not being restored when doing a system reset.
  • Addressed issue that was causing domain logon attempts to fail on a Windows 10 Pro after upgrading from the Home edition.
  • Fixed problem causing failed logon counts of non-admin users without network logon permissions to be counted as cumulative.
  • Addressed an issue that prevented System Center Configuration Manager from performing inventory uploads via Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) when Encrypting File System (EFS) has been disabled.
  • Fixes other issues with USB, Wi-Fi, clustering, setup, Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer 11, licensing, PowerShell, Component Object Model (COM), Windows kernel, graphics, and Bluetooth.

Windows 10 build 14393.351 (KB3197954) for PC and Mobile is available immediately. The new update will 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 download this update directly from Microsoft using these link:

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