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• Microsoft acknowledges two more errors when installing KB 2919355/Windows 8.1 Update, 80070371 and 80071A91, and a Stop 0x7B

  Posted on May 16, 2014 at 13:31 CDT by woody • Comment in the Forums

  And the fun continues….

  I count eleven acknowledge error codes, or crashes, with the Windows 8.1 installer. Those errors are, admittedly, quite unusual, but there are very few fixes.

  Microsoft re-issued KB 2919355, but didn’t change any programs. If you got it installed, you’re fine – don’t need to do anything.

  InfoWorld Tech Watch.

  Windows Patches/Security KB 2919355, Windows 8.1 update

• Microsoft posts tips for overcoming Windows 8.1 Update KB 2919355 errors 800F0922, 800F0923, 80070003, 80070005, 80070490, 80073712

  Posted on May 15, 2014 at 17:37 CDT by woody • Comment in the Forums

  The fixes don’t always work, but at least it’s progress.

  If you’re having any problem with installing the Windows 8.1 Update, check out the article, drop by the Microsoft Answers forum, and complain!

  InfoWorld Tech Watch

  Windows Patches/Security KB 2919355, Windows 8.1 update

• Microsoft calls off the dogs, extends Windows 8.1 Update/KB 2919355 deadline

  Posted on May 12, 2014 at 12:26 CDT by woody • Comment in the Forums

  With one day to go before Black Tuesday patches, Microsoft didn’t so much blink as bow to the reality that users have been unable to install Windows 8.1 Update.

  Whew.

  InfoWorld Tech Watch.

  Windows Patches/Security KB 2919355, Windows 8.1 update

• Dear Microsoft: Please call off the Windows 8.1 Update dogs

  Posted on May 9, 2014 at 07:09 CDT by woody • Comment in the Forums

  We’re getting down to the wire, and there’s at least one patch coming next Tuesday that will test Microsoft’s mettle.

  InfoWorld Tech Watch.

  Windows Patches/Security dogs, Windows 8.1 update

• The new KB 2919355 Windows 8.1 Update causes more problems than it fixes

  Posted on May 6, 2014 at 14:13 CDT by woody • Comment in the Forums

  Several new error codes with the “fixed” windows 8.1 Update. Oh boy.

  InfoWorld Tech Watch.

  Windows Patches/Security Windows 8.1 update

• Microsoft reissues botched Windows 8.1 Update KB 2919355, fixes installer error 80073712

  Posted on May 5, 2014 at 13:56 CDT by woody • Comment in the Forums

  It was just released, may or may not appear in Windows Update right now. If you need it and don’t see it, try again in an hour.

  InfoWorld Tech Watch.

  Windows Patches/Security 80073712, KB 2919355, Windows 8.1 update

• Windows 8.1 Update becomes the new “baseline”

  Posted on April 24, 2014 at 08:22 CDT by woody • Comment in the Forums

  There’s a lot going on behind the scenes.

  Windows Secrets Newsletter Top Story.

  Windows Patches/Security Windows 8.1 update

• KB 2919355: You can’t patch the desktop like a phone

  Posted on April 21, 2014 at 19:50 CDT by woody • Comment in the Forums

  I’m beginning to think that’s the core problem. The new Windows regime — who seem to be doing an excellent job on many counts — are trying to make Windows updating much more phone-like. There’s no problem with that, really, if they inform everybody well in advance, and let us all plan around it. But this sudden “Install KB 2919355 now (if you can), or you won’t get any more patches” is for the birds.

  Kinda funny, given Terry Myerson’s long exposure to the server side.

  InfoWorld Tech Watch.

  Windows Patches/Security Desktop phone, Windows 8.1 update

• What should I do right now?

  Posted on April 19, 2014 at 08:34 CDT by woody • Comment in the Forums

  I just got a good set of questions from an old friend. Figured many of you may be asking yourselves the same thing. Here’s what he asked:

  1. My windows 8 was updated to 8.1. Now I read about “8.1 update”. Is that 8.1 or is that a further update onto 8.1. Where I’m from, it would mean a further update and then I would expect it to be 8.2 or 8.1.1. However your interpretation could differ.

   Unfortunately, what you saw is correct. The official name for the key patch to Windows 8.1 is called “Windows 8.1 Update.” (I’m always careful to capitalize “Update.”) Add it to a long list of obfuscating terms from Microsoft. Windows 8.1 Update is sort of like a Windows 8.1.1 or Windows 8.2, but not exactly. Microsoft requires you to install Windows 8.1 Update, in order to receive future security patches for Windows 8.1.

  There aren’t any security patches for Windows 8.1 dangling at the moment, so I suggest that Windows 8.1 users just wait until Microsoft fixes the bloody patch. Rest assured, Windows 8.1 Update will be, uh, updated — they have to fix it because it’s such an ornery patch. When Microsoft updates Windows 8.1 Update, I have no idea what they’ll call it. Most likely, they won’t change the name at all.

  Watch here for details. It’s a hot topic.

  2. I read that MS will discontinue support to 8.1. Does that mean they will stop fixing problems or what?

   In particular, MS will stop issuing new security patches for Windows 8.1, effective May 13. (Unless MS changes its mind — something they should be contemplating at this very moment.) Right now, the lack of patches isn’t a big deal. In May, it will be. See the answer to #1.

  3. What should I do right now? a) Nothing, wait; b) Update 8.1 to what? and How? and Where?

   If you have Windows 8 (in other words, you didn’t upgrade to Windows 8.1), I suggest that you just sit tight and see how Microsoft handles this whole kerfuffle. If you have Windows 8.1, I suggest you wait until Microsoft has fixed the Windows 8.1 Update. In either case, waiting is the best thing to do. In my opinion. 

  4. Should I continue to install any updates that automatically appear in Windows Update?

  It’d be a good idea, this month more than most months, to wait until I give the “all clear” here on AskWoody. When things look good enough, I’ll try to give full details.

  Windows Patches/Security Windows 8.1 update

• Microsoft tends to enterprise Windows users — but kicks consumers to the curb

  Posted on April 18, 2014 at 19:25 CDT by woody • Comment in the Forums

  There’s a whole lot going on in the world of Windows 8, right now.

  InfoWorld Tech Watch.

  Windows News, Windows Patches/Security Windows 8.1 update, Windows XP

• Microsoft fixes Windows 8.1 Update for corporate WSUS servers

  Posted on April 17, 2014 at 04:22 CDT by woody • Comment in the Forums

  … and extends the corporate (corporate only!) Windows 8.1 Update cutoff to August.

  InfoWorld Tech Watch

  Windows Patches/Security Windows 8.1 update, WSUS

• Three’s a charm? Windows 8 patches could pave multiple paths to Windows 9

  Posted on April 17, 2014 at 04:20 CDT by woody • Comment in the Forums

  I have my fingers crossed. Could happen.

  InfoWorld Tech Watch.

  Windows Patches/Security Threshold, Windows 8.1 update, Windows 9
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