Windows 10 version 1703 and 1607 updates KB4103722 and KB4103720
Microsoft released two updates for two versions of Windows 10 yesterday. KB4103722 and KB4103720 are cumulative updates for Windows 10 version 1703 and Windows 10 version 1607 that raise the build of the operating systems to 15063.1112 and 14393.2273 respectively.
The updates are non-security updates that fix a large number of issues each. The update for Windows 10 version 1607 is only available to Enterprise and Education customers as support for the consumer versions of the Anniversary Update version of Windows 10 ended on April 10, 2018.
In other words, the update is not available for Home or Pro editions of Windows 10 version 1607 but only for Enterprise and Education editions. Microsoft announced some time ago that it decided to extend support for the Anniversary Update edition of Windows 10 by six months.
Consumers are asked to upgrade PCs running the Anniversary Update version to a newer version that is still supported.
KB4103720
You find the release notes for the update here.
The update fixes a large number of issues that don't appear to be critical. Still, if such an issue is experienced, it is recommended to install the update after creating a backup of the system drive and some testing.
The following issues stand out a bit:
- Fixed a BitLocker issue that saw BitLocker enter recovery mode during the installation of updates.
- Addressed an issue with default applications that reset for browsers on server platforms.
The update has one issue according to Microsoft's release notes:
Reliability issues have been observed during the creation of shielded VMs and the required artifacts for their deployment. There are also reliability issues for the Shielding File Wizard with or without the SCVMM interface.
Note: Existing shielded VMs and HGSs are not affected.
KB4103722
You find the full release notes here.
The update comes with a large number of issues as well; some are shared with KB4103720.
The following issues stand out:
- Fixed a Bluetooth connection status issue.
- Fixed an Autodiscover issue in Microsoft Outlook 2013.
- Fixed sporadic authentication issues when using Windows Authentication Manager.
Obtaining the updates
Both updates are available through Windows Update for eligible devices and also the Microsoft Update Catalog website.
You may need to run a manual check for updates if you want to use Windows Update. Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update, and select the "check for updates" option to query Microsoft servers for updates.
The update is downloaded and installed automatically if found.
Microsoft Update Catalog links:
- http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=KB4103720
- http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=KB4103722
Note that the latest servicing stack update needs to be installed before the linked cumulative update. You can grab it from Windows Update or the Microsoft Update Catalog website:
- Windows 10 version 1607:Â www.catalog.update.microsoft.com/search.aspx?q=kb4132216
- Windows 10 version 1703:Â www.catalog.update.microsoft.com/search.aspx?q=kb4132649
Closing Words
Microsoft has not released updates for Windows 10 version 1709 or 1803 yet; it is likely that these will be released soon as well as issues are often shared between different versions of Windows 10.
It is recommended that you wait with the installation of cumulative updates unless you are affected by one of the issues that they address. Microsoft has a track record of releasing "bad" updates that affect part of the install base negatively.
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What mental age of reader are you targeting with the first sentence? 10?
Why not write an article on how to *avoid* upgrading from W10 to W11. Analogous to those like me who avoided upgrading from 7 to 10 for as long as possible.
If your paymaster Microsoft permits it, of course.
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6. Ventoy
PS. I hate reading these “SEO optimized” articles.
I used Rufus to create an installer for a 6th gen intel i5 that had MBR. It upgraded using Setup. No issues except for Win 11 always prompting me to replace my local account. Still using Win 10 Pro on all my other PCs to avoid the bullying.
bit pointless to upgrade for the sake of upgrading as you never know when you’ll get locked out because ms might suddenly not provide updates to unsupported systems.
ps…. time travelling?
written. Jan 15, 2023
Updated • Jan 13, 2023
This happens when you schedule a post in WordPress and update it before setting the publication date.
Anyone willing to downgrade to this awful OS must like inflicting themselves with harm.
I have become convinced now that anybody who has no qualms with using Windows 11/10 must fit into one of the following brackets:
1) Too young to remember a time before W10 and W11 (doesn’t know better)
2) Wants to play the latest games on their PC above anything else (or deeply needs some software which already dropped W7 support)
3) Doesn’t know too much about how computers work, worried that they’d be absolutely lost and in trouble without the “”latest security””
4) Microsoft apologist that tries to justify that the latest “features” and “changes” are actually a good thing, that improve Windows
5) Uses their computer to do a bare minimum of like 3 different things, browse web, check emails, etc, so really doesn’t fuss
Obviously that doesn’t cover everyone, there’s also the category that:
6) Actually liked W7 more than 10, and held out as long as possible before switching, begrudgingly uses 10 now
Have I missed any group off this list?
You have missed in this group just about any professional user that uses business software like CAD programs or ERP Programs which are 99% of all professional users from this list.
Linux doesn’t help anyone who is not a linux kid and apple is just a fancy facebook machine.
Microsoft has removed KB5029351 update
only from windows update though
KB5029351 is still available from the ms update catalog site
1. This update is labaled as PREVIEW if it causes issues to unintelligent people, then they shouldn’t have allowed Preview updates ot install.
2. I have installed it in a 11 years old computer, and no problems at all.
3. Making a big drama over a bluescreen for an updated labeled as preview is ridiculous.
This is probably another BS internet drama where people ran programs and scripts that modified the registry until they broke Windows, just for removing stuff that they weren’t even using just for the sake of it.
Maybe people should stop playing geeks and actually either use Windows 10 or Windows 11, but don’t try to modify things just for the sake of it.
Sometimes removing or stopping things (like defender is a perfect example) only need intelligence, not scripts or 3rd party programs that might mess with windows.
Windows 11 was a pointless release, it was just created because some of the Windows team wanted to boost sales with some sort of new and improved Windows 10. Instead, Microsoft cannot support one version well let alone two.
Windows 11 is the worst ugly shame by Microsoft ever. They should release with every new W11 version a complete free version of Starallback inside just to make this sh** OS functionally again.
motherboard maker MSI has recently released a statement regarding the “unsupported processor” blue screen error for their boards using Intel 600/700 series chipsets & to avoid the KB5029351 Win11 update:
https://www.msi.com/news/detail/MSI-On–UNSUPPORTED-PROCESSOR–Error-Message-of-Windows-11-Update-KB5029351-Preview-142215
check out the following recent articles:
Neowin – Microsoft puts little blame on its Windows update after UNSUPPORTED PROCESSOR BSOD bug:
https://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-puts-little-blame-on-its-windows-update-after-unsupported-processor-bsod-bug/
BleepingComputer – Microsoft blames ‘unsupported processor’ blue screens on OEM vendors:
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-blames-unsupported-processor-blue-screens-on-oem-vendors/
While there may be changes or updates to the Windows 10 Store for Business and Education in the future, it is premature to conclude that it will be discontinued based solely on rumors.
My advice, I left win 15 years ago. Now I’m a happy linux user (linuxmint) but there is Centos, Fedora, Ubuntu depending on your needs.
motherboard maker MSI has recently released new BIOS/firmware updates for their Intel 600 & 700 series motherboards to fix the “UNSUPPORTED_PROCESSOR” problem (Sept. 6):
https://www.msi.com/news/detail/Updated-BIOS-fixes-Error-Message–UNSUPPORTED-PROCESSOR–caused-BSOD-on-MSI-s-Intel-700-and-600-Series-Motherboards-142277
I try to disable the Diagnostics Tracking Service (Connected Devices Platform User Services) but it wont let me disable it, any help will be greatly appreciated.
Tank you for your help