Microsoft is now rolling out update KB4022716 for PCs and mobile devices running the Windows 10 Creators Update outside of its regular Patch Tuesday schedule. This new update doesn’t include new features or even significant improvements, but it fixes a bunch of issues.
KB4022716 bumps the version number of Windows 10 to build 15063.447, and it addresses a slew of issues, including network printing, slow Wi-Fi speeds after upgrading to the Creators Updates, specific sign in problems, pairing connectivity, graphics issues with NVIDIA drivers, and a lot more.
What’s new on Windows 10 15063.447
Microsoft has announced KB4022716 in its support site, and it’s referred as “June 27, 2017—KB4022716 (OS Build 15063.447)”. If you’re already running the Windows 10 Creators Update (version 1703) on your PC and phone, this update will only address these issues:
- Addressed an issue where IE and Microsoft Edge printing from a frame may result in 404 not found or blank page printed.
- Fixed issue where network printers may fail to install when using the printer vendor’s setup software.
- Addressed high memory usage for the Camera app on mobile platforms.
- Fixed issue after updating to the Creators Update some users may experience significantly low Wi-Fi speeds.
- Addressed issue (Error 0x7F) with Windows Forms (WinForms) that causes the system to crash after upgrading to the Creators Update.
- Fixed problem that prevents users from connecting to the Terminal Services Gateway (TSG) running on Windows Server 2008 SP2 after upgrading to the Creators Update.
- Addressed issue with auto-logon configuration in Unattend.xml.
- Fixed sign in problem with Face after upgrading to Windows 10 RS2.
- Addressed problem with modem dial-up causing Error 633.
- Fixed issue where the smartcard service stops periodically and never restarts again.
- Addressed issue when a laptop connected to an ISCSI disk leaves the corporate network, an error may occur when it resumes if it does not connect to the VPN fast enough.
- Fixed problem with a remote desktop connection with Windows 2016 RDS server fails authentication when using smartcards.
- Addressed issue where Open Mobile Alliance (OMA) Device Management (DM) uses the wrong interface to index the on-demand APN.
- Fixed memory leak in the camera platform across all devices for PC.
- Addressed issue where, if the device lid close action was set to “Do Nothing”, closing and re-opening the lid causes all Universal Windows Platform apps to stop responding.
- Fixed problem with failed login scenarios that occur because the device does not reconnect to the host PC.
- Addressed issue where users must wait between 40 to 60 minutes after a print spooler restart before attempting to change any printer settings.
- Fixed issue where the cursor type doesn’t maintain the arrow shape when the user mouses over a select option in Internet Explorer.
- Addressed issue where searching for a string on a page that has many iframes causes IE to stop working.
- Fixed issue where Internet Explorer stops responding interacting with a table header.
- Addressed issue where the onhashchange event is not called when navigating hashed URLs in Internet Explorer.
- Fixed issue to improve pairing, connecting, synchronization, and notifications experiences for a third-party wearable device.
- Addressed issue to improve Bluetooth connectivity to wearable devices.
- Fixed problem where the NewWindow3 event is not called in Internet Explorer.
- Address issue with a memory leak that occurs when calling BluetoothGATTRegisterEvent() and BluetoothGATTUnregisterEvent() functions for an NFC card reader.
- Fixed issue where a clear (x) button inside HTML text fields cannot be disabled using the ::ms-clear attribute when Document Modes are less than 10 in Internet Explorer 11.
- Addressed issue where IE would fail to load HTML page after installing KB3021952.
- Fixed issue where a Windows Phone experiences data loss (email, contact, SMS, etc.) caused by Unistore database corruption.
- Addressed issue where guest VMs bound to a wireless NIC can lose network connectivity if the guest does not send an Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) packet in the fixed timeout window (5 minutes).
- Fixed issue where certain elements (input or select) cannot be active targets of any action in Internet Explorer 11. This occurs after removing an iframe that contained a cursor inside certain elements (input or select) and then adding a new iframe.
- Addressed issue with NVIDIA drivers that stop working (Error 0x9f) when the system goes to sleep. This also causes a shutdown of Microsoft Surface Hubs.
- Fixed problem to improve Remote Desktop Protocol connections to an RD Gateway configured for RPC over HTTP.
- Addressed issue with non-UWP applications calling into Windows.Devices.Bluetooth API’s to register callbacks or Async operations.
- Fixed problem with an NFC driver that becomes non-functional because of improperly tracked timer handles.
- Addressed issue with Centennial apps that fail if they try to use the Payment Request API.
- Fixed problem where the Disk Cleanup and the Storage Settings tool remove files from system32 when file paths exceed the MAX_PATH size; as a result, the machine cannot be booted.
- Addressed issue to set the default cellular data roaming setting to “Don’t roam” when upgrading to Windows 10 Version 1703.
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Fixed problem that lead to the loss of functionality on certain third-party network adapters after upgrading to Windows 10 Version 1703.
How to download this Windows 10 update
Windows 10 build 15063.447 (KB4022716) for PCs and mobile devices 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.
Alongside the new cumulative update for the latest version of Windows 10, Microsoft is also dropping KB4022723 for PCs running the Windows 10 Anniversary Update that bumps the OS build number to 14393.1378, and addresses a slew of problems.
If you’re on version 1511, Windows 10 is getting KB4032693 that bumps OS build number to 10586.965 that fixes three problems with that version. And last, but not least, the original version of Windows 10 is receiving KB4032695, which bumps the OS build to 10240.17446 with a few fixes and improvements.
For more details about the most recent Windows update, check out this list with release dates, KB and build numbers, and more.
You can download this update directly from Microsoft using these links:
Update July 7, 2017: Microsoft has released KB4034450 to Windows Insiders in the Slow ring, which replaces KB4022716, and it only includes a single fix for an issue causing some laptops to boot to a black screen.
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].