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KB5016688 for Windows 10 addresses 0x1E kernel BSOD issue
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Updated onAugust 30, 2022
updated onAugust 30, 2022
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We know that Windows 10 users were expecting another cumulative update from Microsoft, so we’re going to take a closer look at the latest one.
Know that this recent Microsoft update release addresses some pretty nasty issues that Windows 10 users were struggling with recently.
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Circling back to today’s rollout, let’s focus onKB5016688and discover exactly what the tech giant managed to deal with.
KB5016688 comes with important fixes
Indeed, the Redmond-based tech giant released KB5016688 recently, an update that addresses several major issues in the operating system.
Keep in mind that this preview update is an optional one, but administrators on affected devices may want to install it to resolve these issues before the official rollout on the September 2022 Patch Tuesday if experienced issues are major.
This update actually fixes several annoying bugs which include issues related to game installations due to a licensing bug, a 0x1E kernel error during shut down or restarts, an issue related to the IE mode in Microsoft Edge, and more.
To get a better idea of what exactly we are dealing with, this is the information that Microsoft shared:
Known issues
Don’t forget that you can also download the update manually from the Microsoft Update Catalog, just in case it doesn’t pop up for you in the Windows Update interface.
Also, keep in mind that this update is only available for:
Have you experienced other issues after installing KB5016688 on your device? Share your experience with us in the comments section below.
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Alexandru Poloboc
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With an overpowering desire to always get to the bottom of things and uncover the truth, Alex spent most of his time working as a news reporter, anchor, as well as TV and radio entertainment show host.
A certified gadget freak, he always feels the need to surround himself with next-generation electronics.
When he is not working, he splits his free time between making music, gaming, playing football, basketball and taking his dogs on adventures.
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With a desire to always get to the bottom of things and uncover the truth, Alex spent most of his time working as a news reporter.
