Tag Archives: Windows 7 SP1

Microsoft confirms: SMBus Controller devices loss functionality through Windows Update

Posted on 2017-02-11 by guenni

[German]Windows Update can seriously damage your Windows installation due to installing a wrong driver. Microsoft has now confirmed such a case with Intel SMBus Controller devices in Windows 7/8.x (and its corresponding server builds).

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More changes to Windows 7/8.1 Security-only updates

Posted on 2017-01-17 by guenni

[German]Microsoft will change how Security-only rollup updates for Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1 and corresponding server versions are delivered.

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Windows 7/8.1/Server: New update schemes for WSUS/SCCM from December 2016 onwards

Posted on 2016-12-12 by guenni

[German]Microsoft is changing its Supersedence Behaviour for Security-only and Security Monthly Quality Rollup Updates for Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2.

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Windows 7/8.1: Update KB3184143 removes Get Windows 10 app

Posted on 2016-09-20 by guenni

Microsoft has released today (09/20/2016) also Update KB3184143 for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows 8.1. This update removes GWX app.

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Windows Update KB3177723, KB3179573, and KB3179574

Posted on 2016-08-16 by guenni

[German]Microsoft has released updates KB3177723, KB3179573, and KB3179574 on August 16,  2016 form Windows 7 SP1 and Windows 8.1. Here are a few details about this optional and important updates.

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New update model for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows 8.1

Posted on 2016-08-16 by guenni

Microsoft has announced a change in its servicing models for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows 8.1. Updates will be delivered as Rollup packages instead of individual patches.

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Last Minute Tip: How to save your free Windows 10 upgrade

Posted on 2016-07-29 by guenni

Microsoft ends the free Windows 10 upgrade offer after July 29, 2016. If you are still using a system with Windows 7 SP1 or Windows 8.1 and intend to stay at this platform for a while, what's about "saving your … Continue reading →

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Update Rollup KB3172605 for Windows 7 SP1/Server 2008 R2 SP1 screws up Bluetooth

Posted on 2016-07-22 by guenni

[German]Microsoft has release update rollup KB3172605 for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 at 07/21/2016. This update shall fix a few non security issues, but breaks (Intel) Bluetooth.

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Optional Windows updates KB3035583, KB3173040 (July 19, 2016)

Posted on 2016-07-20 by guenni

Microsoft has released some optional updates for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows 8.1 on July 19, 2016. Both updates mentioned above are well known.

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June 2016 update rollup (KB3161608) for Windows 7 SP1, and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1

Posted on 2016-06-22 by guenni

Microsoft has released (June 21, June 2016) a new update rollup KB3161608 for Windows 7 SP1, and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1.

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