Windows KB Updates: KB3194798 | KB3192441 | KB3192440

Confused by all those Windows KB updates? Uncertain what they are for, or whether you should care? This article from our Troubleshooting section explains what Windows updates are and why they are so important to improving your Windows experience. Learn about the three different KB updates (KB3194798, KB 3192441, KB 3192440), how to get the update patches, and how to install them on your system. Read on to finally understand these confusing Windows updates!

What are Windows Updates?

Windows Update is a free service offered by Microsoft that provides various updates for the Windows operating system. Each update is assigned a unique KB (Knowledge Base) number. These numbers help identify individual patches, enabling users to easily locate specific updates. It aids users in obtaining update details, verifying update status, and troubleshooting any issues encountered.

These updates, released by Microsoft, aim to help users fix errors, enhance system functionality, introduce new features, optimize performance, and improve the security of their computers.

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Directory for KB3194798 | KB3192441 | KB3192440

Over time, there can be thousands of KB updates for a given version of Windows. Each KB update has a unique identifier and is targeted at a specific system issue. Here are three you might come across:

• KB3194798
• KB3192441
• KB3192440

KB3194798

Update: October 11, 2016

Update:

• Improved Bluetooth connectivity and stability of the file system. • Fixed an issue where printer drivers were not installed correctly after applying the security update KB3170005 (link). • Addressed a login failure issue that occurred after installing the security update KB3167679 when an incorrect password was entered or the new password didn't meet complexity requirements (link). • Fixed an issue where users had to sign out and sign in again to use an application after it was installed using Windows Installer (MSI). • Enhanced network support by adding new Access Point Name (APN) entries (Access Point Name). • Resolved an issue where Windows 10 Mobile excessively drained battery while connected to Wi-Fi. • Fixed a problem where, occasionally, log-in would fail when both fingerprint and iris recognition were set up on Windows 10 Mobile. • Addressed high CPU usage issues on Windows 10 Mobile. • Fixed various other issues related to multimedia playback, authentication, Internet Explorer 11, the Windows Shell, and Daylight Saving Time adjustments. • Applied security updates to Internet Explorer 11, the Windows Registry, Microsoft Edge, and the Diagnostic Center.

KB3192441

Updated October 11, 2016

Update:

• Improved stability for kernel-mode drivers, Internet Explorer 11, the Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI), and apps downloaded from the Microsoft Store. • Fixed an issue where printer drivers might not install correctly after installing security update KB3170005. • Addressed a login failure that occurred when entering an incorrect password or a new password that didn't meet password complexity requirements after installing security update KB3167679. • Resolved an issue that could cause Internet Explorer 11 to fail when using a user-defined style sheet. • Fixed an issue where scroll bar positions were reset in Internet Explorer 11 after setting the display property to "none". • Addressed a problem where scripts running in nested frame sets might not work correctly in Microsoft Edge. • Enhanced website support by updating the HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) preload list. • Introduced support for Azure Active Directory (AAD) and improved telemetry upload and download functionality in authenticated proxy environments. • Resolved other issues with Internet Explorer 11, Microsoft Edge, WebDAV, and Daylight Saving Time adjustments. • Applied security updates to the Microsoft Graphics component, kernel-mode drivers, Diagnostic Hub, Windows Registry, and Internet Explorer 11.

KB3192440

Updated October 11, 2016

Update:

• Improved stability of the Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI). • Fixed an issue where printer drivers were not installed correctly after installing security update KB3170005. • Resolved a login failure issue that occurred when the wrong password was entered or the new password did not meet complexity requirements after installing security update KB3167679. • Addressed an issue that caused Internet Explorer 11 to fail when using a user-defined style sheet. • Enhanced network support by adding new entries to the Access Point Name (APN) database. • Improved website support by updating the HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) preload list. • Addressed revised Daylight Saving Time issues. • Resolved issues with Internet Explorer 11 and other licensed components. • Implemented security updates for Microsoft Graphics components, Microsoft Edge, kernel-mode drivers, Internet Explorer 11, Diagnostic Hub, and the Windows Registry.

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How to Install Windows KB Updates

Now that you're familiar with the different system patches, new features, and security enhancements offered by these three Windows KB updates, it's time to learn how to acquire and install them to optimize your system's performance and enhance the user experience.

Method 1: Manually search and download the KB update from a website

Microsoft has an official website where you can search for and download specific Windows updates.

Step 1: Go to the Microsoft Update Catalog website.

Step 2: Search for the KB number in the search box.

Click to start downloading.

Each version's details will be listed on the page, with obvious links to download and install them individually.

Method 2: Update through Windows Update

You can download and install new KB updates automatically through Windows Update.

Step 1: Click the "Start" button on the taskbar, then click "Settings."

Step 2: Type “Windows Update.”

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Step 3. Check and update your Windows for the new KB version.

You should schedule these for times when you're active, so they don't disturb your work. Also, it can notify you when a restart is needed to complete an update.

Conclusions

Windows KB Updates are crucial services that provide users with a series of update patches to fix errors, optimize the system, acquire the latest hardware drivers, and offer support information. You can either update manually or set it up for automatic updates.

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