It Might Happen Again: Windows 10 Cumulative Update KB3140768 Fails to Install

[Batu69]

The latest cumulative update causing issues for some

If you’re a tech savvy user keeping an eye on everything Microsoft, you probably know that a number of Windows 10 cumulative updates have failed to install for some with various errors.

And the recently-released KB3140768 seems to be undergoing the same problems, as several users have already confirmed that after trying to install this update, the computer is then restored to the previous settings in order to be able to log into the PC.

Details are missing for the moment and it’s not yet clear if errors experienced with this update are as widespread as they were in the case of the previously-launched KB3140743, but reports are rather isolated right now. We’ve reached out to Microsoft anyway to ask for more information and see if the company is aware of problems experienced with the new cumulative update.

Only a few reports so far

A few posts on TechNet and on Microsoft’s Community forums seem to confirm that a small number of PCs are hit with KB3140768 installation issues, but for the moment, the majority of users seems to be able to deploy the new patch correctly and without coming across any bug.

Windows 10 cumulative updates include all the previously released fixes and that’s why it’s very important for all PCs running the new operating system to install them, as they help remain completely up-to-date.

KB3140768 is all about fixing bugs and improving performance, so it does not come with any new features for Windows 10. On the other hand, it boosts Windows 10 version to 10586.164, thus bringing PCs in line with mobile devices, which also got updated to .164 a few hours ago.

Without a workaround for these issues, the only way to deal with the installation problems is to completely hide the update until a fix or at least more information from Microsoft is provided.

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[straycat19]

Now we know why Microsoft is giving away Windows 10.  They couldn't possibly charge for the crap, they would have too many lawsuits.  And by giving it away they get the use of millions of computers (if you believe their numbers) to use as beta testers for free.  Now who are the idiots?  Microsoft or the Windows 10 users?

 

[BDX]

No problems here. Update installed fine. Like every other update before.

[Karlston]

2 hours ago, straycat19 said:

They couldn't possibly charge for the crap, they would have too many lawsuits.

 

Well, given their "enthusiastic" encouragement to upgrade, they couldn't charge for something they're all-bar forcing on users.

 

To keep being able to use it, that's a different matter. There's probably something in their gigantic T & C that will allow them to do that.

 

After seeing their unethical upgrade behaviour, nothing would surprise me. Microsoft = zero trust.

[danielson]

"Settings" would not work after "updating" today.