KamenRiderBlack Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Microsoft has pulled its August update after users reported crashes and issues restarting their systems, and is currently recommending users uninstall the update.Microsoft said that it had discovered three issues with the updates associated with its August updates last week (specifically updates 2982791, 2970228, 2975719, and 297533), otherwise known as the security and feature updates that began rolling out on August 2.Microsoft updated security bulletin MS14-045 on Friday to warn users of “behavior” associated with the update. “Microsoft is investigating behavior associated with the installation of this update, and will update this bulletin when more information becomes available,” the company wrote. “Microsoft recommends that customers uninstall this update. As an added precaution, Microsoft has removed the download links to the 2982791 security update.”MS14-045 applies to Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1, plus Windows Vista and Windows Server 2003.Specifically, Microsoft identified three known issues regarding the “behavior” it had seen when users installed the update: first, fonts that were installed in a location other than the default fonts directory (%windir%\fonts\) cannot be changed when they are loaded into any active session, essentially locking them in; second, fonts don’t render correctly. The third issue is the most critical, however: Microsoft said that it is investigating reports that systems may crash with a “0x50 Stop error message” after the updates are installed.If you have downloaded the updates already, don’t worry—there is a fix, but it will also require a bit of tinkering with the registry file. The same security bulletin details the steps you’ll need to take: you’ll need to enter the Windows Recovery Environment, delete the fntcache.dat file, reboot, export the file, delete the file again, uninstall the updates, reboot, and reimport the font file. (Be sure and use the linked support document above as your guide.)InfoWorld noted earlier this week that several users had complained of problems associated with the update, and that a user had discovered how to fix the font problem.Before this month, Microsoft had periodically issued major software updates, such as Windows 8.1, that had provided significant feature upgrades to its operating system. In August, however, it moved away from that practice, now pairing a smaller number of feature enhancements in conjunction with its monthly security updates.Microsoft also issued a hotfix to all major versions of Internet Explorer on Friday, a patch that was unrelated to the Windows update recall. That patch solved issues with Microsoft's browser after multiple dialog windows would cause it to slow down or halt.http://www.pcworld.com/article/2465631/microsoft-pulls-august-windows-update-after-crashes.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locoJoe Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Precisely why I do not rush to install MS monthly updates. I typically wait 7-10 days after patch Tuesday to install any updates. By then any rogue updates are found out and I can avoid any problems associated with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KamenRiderBlack Posted August 18, 2014 Author Share Posted August 18, 2014 It might be a case to case basis, i never had any problems with the updates, installed them the same day they became available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oliverjia Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 I admire these MS coders. It's really a shame the shitty work they pushed out to all users prematurely.Whoever coded that faulted code should be fired the next day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaloo1995 Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 they may already be firing them..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrbingStorm Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 So should I uninstall this update even though my pc is working fine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastershake Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 had no problems at all here with them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
software182 Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Still waiting for Update 2 ISOs.... :snack: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreeRyde Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2975719 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KamenRiderBlack Posted August 18, 2014 Author Share Posted August 18, 2014 So should I uninstall this update even though my pc is working fine?No need to uninstall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeSmithG Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Not got a problem on Windows 7 x 3 machines in my house.Only problem is my sons win 8.1 won't even download them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurch234 Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 I always make a fresh backup before running those updates <_< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidnightDistortions Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Precisely why I do not rush to install MS monthly updates. I typically wait 7-10 days after patch Tuesday to install any updates. By then any rogue updates are found out and I can avoid any problems associated with them.I do the same, funny though that some people out there think that by not installing updates right away you are at risk. I let others test it out before installing any updates as i don't want my system compromised by the update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tezza Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 ‘Windows 8.1 August Update failure only affected 0.01% of the systems’"I think it would be irresponsible to say in the security bulletinto not uninstall due to the severity of the problem IF you hit it, but I'm not uninstalling. You need to makeyour own decision on that of course."http://www.myce.com/news/windows-8-1-august-update-failure-only-affected-0-01-of-the-systems-72502/?PageSpeed=noscript Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oliverjia Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 ‘Windows 8.1 August Update failure only affected 0.01% of the systems’"I think it would be irresponsible to say in the security bulletinto not uninstall due to the severity of the problem IF you hit it, but I'm not uninstalling. You need to makeyour own decision on that of course."http://www.myce.com/news/windows-8-1-august-update-failure-only-affected-0-01-of-the-systems-72502/?PageSpeed=noscriptIt appears most of the affected systems were running on Windows 7? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudrax Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Any news on when they gonna fix it and release it back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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