Microsoft Releases Replacement Patch With Two Known Bugs

Posted by samzenpus on Friday August 29, 2014 @12:04AM from the second-time-is-usually-a-charm dept.

snydeq writes Microsoft has re-released its botched MS14-045/KB 2982791 'Blue Screen 0x50' patch, only to introduce more problems, InfoWorld's Woody Leonhard reports. "Even by Microsoft standards, this month's botched Black Tuesday Windows 7/8/8.1 MS14-045 patch hit a new low. The original patch (KB 2982791) is now officially 'expired' and a completely different patch (KB 2993651) offered in its stead; there are barely documented revelations of new problems with old patches; patches that have disappeared; a 'strong' recommendation to manually uninstall a patch that went out via Automatic Update for several days; and an infuriating official explanation that raises serious doubts about Microsoft's ability to support Windows 9's expected rapid update pace."

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Re:Need developers? by Anonymous Coward · 2014-08-29 02:12 · Score: 3, Funny

Dear AC,

Thank you for expressing your interest in a position at Microsoft. Unfortunately we are not currently hiring developers who test their code.

Sincerely,
Microsoft
Microsoft has lost control of the monster... by QuietLagoon · 2014-08-29 02:56 · Score: 4, Funny

Microsoft has lost control of the monster it created in Windows.
.
It now appears that Windows has taken on a life of its own, and is now roaming the countryside, harassing the villagers.
Where is Dr. Frankenstein when you really need him?