Today, Microsoft released a new cumulative update to users running Windows 10 build 16299. The update package KB4090913 raises the OS version to 16299.251. This update fixes an issue with Windows 10 that can cause USB devices like keyboards, web cameras, or pointing devices to stop working.
KB4090913 (Build 16299.251) is applicable to devices running the Fall Creators Update version 1709. The key changes in this update are as follow.
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What's new in Windows 10 Build 16299.251
This update includes quality improvements. No new operating system features are being introduced in this update. Significant changes include the following:
- Addresses an issue in which some USB devices and onboard devices, such as a built-in laptop camera, keyboard, or mouse, stop working. This may occur when the Windows Update servicing stack incorrectly skips installing the newer version of some critical drivers in the cumulative update and uninstalls the currently active drivers during maintenance.
If you installed earlier updates, only the new fixes that are contained in this package will be downloaded and installed on your device.
Known issues
Unfortunately, this update comes with plenty of known issues. The list looks as follows.
| Symptom | Workaround |
| Windows Update History reports that KB4054517 failed to install because of error 0x80070643. | Even though the update was successfully installed, Windows Update incorrectly reports that the update failed to install. Select Check for Updates to verify that there are no additional updates available. You can also type About your PC in the search box on the taskbar to verify that your device is using the expected OS build. Microsoft is working on a resolution and will provide an update in an upcoming release. |
| Because of an issue that affects some versions of antivirus software, this fix applies only to computers on which the antivirus ISV updated the ALLOW REGKEY. | Contact your antivirus manufacturer to verify that their software is compatible and that they have set the following REGKEY on the computer: Key="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"Subkey="SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\QualityCompat" Value Name="cadca5fe-87d3-4b96-b7fb-a231484277cc" Type="REG_DWORD” Data="0x00000000” |
| After installing this update, some devices may fail to start, and return INACCESSIBLE_BOOT_DEVICE. This issue occurs when the windows update servicing stack incorrectly skips installing the newer version of some critical drivers in the cumulative update and uninstalls the currently active drivers during maintenance. | Microsoft is working on a resolution and will provide an update in an upcoming release. Workaround steps are available in KB4075150. |
| Because of an AD FS server issue that causes the WID AD FS database to become unusable after a restart, the AD FS service may fail to start. | There is no way to undo the database corruption. To return your AD FS server to a functional state, you must restore it from a backup. |
How to get Windows 10 Build 16299.251
The package KB4090913 will be downloaded and installed automatically via the Windows Update service. Alternatively, you can get it from the Microsoft Update Catalog and install it offline.
Source: Microsoft.
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“….. How to get Windows 10 Build 16299.251
The package KB4074588 will be downloaded and installed automatically …..”
It should be KB4090913 ….. (KB4074588 is another previous cumulative update —–> Build 16299.248)
Thank you mate! Fixing.