For Vista and Windows 7 Users

[tiburonfirst]

Microsoft security update may break Windows 7 - Technology on NBCNews.com

 

[JimSmith94]

Thanks for that. I uninstalled it from my computer, just in case.

 

[TTK]

Anyone have the KB numbers for this? I show 5 security updates on 4/11

 

[tiburonfirst]

sorry, i'm still running xp pro but thought this warning was worth posting. did you follow the links given in the article? those might have more info

 

[Liscab]

I don't think so

 

[retired1]

$ uname -a
Linux vector.linux.net 3.4.39 #1 SMP Fri Apr 5 15:02:41 EDT 2013 x86_64 Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-2350M CPU @ 2.30GHz GenuineIntel GNU/Linux

 

[tiburonfirst]

I don't think so

the link to ms solutions mentions this > security update 2823324


you gotta read, corazon!

 

[Liscab]

the link to ms solutions mentions this > security update 2823324


you gotta read, corazon!

looks like i am one of the few lucky ones, one w7 at work updated and working fine, another one at home i have to check on that one if it were updated

my web favorite tool is a windows xp pro too

 

[retired1]

The main issue with that update was primarily an issue with Kaspersky. If you don't run Kaspersky, chances are you're fine with the Win 7 update.

 

[tiburonfirst]

The main issue with that update was primarily an issue with Kaspersky. If you don't run Kaspersky, chances are you're fine with the Win 7 update.

true to a point - but till they get to the bottom of it ms recommends all vista and 7 users to uninstall

 

[Liscab]

The main issue with that update was primarily an issue with Kaspersky. If you don't run Kaspersky, chances are you're fine with the Win 7 update.

i do not use antivirus

 

[Katya]

The main issue with that update was primarily an issue with Kaspersky. If you don't run Kaspersky, chances are you're fine with the Win 7 update.

Who's Kaspersky and why is he messing with my computer???

Hola guapo!

Tibs, thanks for the link.

 

[Katya]

Anyone have the KB numbers for this? I show 5 security updates on 4/11

KB2823324, April 11.

Uninstalled.

 

[r77r7r]

Thank you. I don't have Kapersky, but uninstalled it anyway.

 

[Liscab]

Who's Kaspersky and why is he messing with my computer???

Hola guapo!

Tibs, thanks for the link.

my beautiful Katy

 

[progg]

A suggestion for those who might be too trusting -- MS, no matter how hard they've tried, has had, and in the future will have, update issues on occasion. The huge number of software interactions guarantee some failures.

The best way to avoid minor or major inconvenience is to set your Windows Update (WU) settings to : Check for updates but let me choose whether to download and install them.

To get there -- WU > (in windows 7) Left hand column: change settings...

There are websites available that report on the efficacy of the then current updates such as -- AskWoody.com and Microsoft withdraws KB 2823324, second botched automatic update this year | Microsoft windows - InfoWorld and many others via web search.

Never download a hardware update ( ie: a driver) from WU. WU notifying you of the availability of an updated driver is ok, but your best option is to check with the device manufacturer to see if it's really necessary and if so get it from them.

If you decide that that (or any) update at WU isn't for you, you can Right Click an individual update and choose to Hide Update. At least then you won't accidentally install it, and if you change your mind you can > Restore hidden updates > via the main WU page.

 

[Katya]

Oh brother...

Thanks Progg!

Hiya Lis!

 

[progg]

Only for those who cannot uninstall KB2823324 and have a 'bricked' machine, BSOD etc. :Microsoft releases repair disk for botched KB 2823324 patch | Microsoft windows - InfoWorld

 

[tiburonfirst]

amazing, lol!

 

[Buckshot]

This must be a scare tactic by Microsoft so people will upgrade to the P.O.S. windows 8 OS.