Forbes Blasts Latests Windows 7 Patch as Malware

Forbes contributor Jason Evangelho has nothing good to say about a recent Windows 7 patch that's causing a range of trouble for some users. He writes: If you have Windows 7 set to automatically update every Tuesday, it may be to permanently disable that feature. Microsoft has just confirmed that a recent update — specifically KB 3004394 — is causing a range of serious problems and recommends removing it. The first issue that caught my attention, via AMD’s Robert Hallock, is that KB 3004394 blocks the installation or update of graphics drivers such as AMD’s new Catalyst Omega. Nvidia users are also reporting difficulty installing GeForce drivers, though I can’t confirm this personally as my machines are all Windows 8.1. Hallock recommended manually uninstalling the update, advice now echoed officially by Microsoft. More troubles are detailed in the article; on the upside, Microsoft has released a fix.

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Re:Short sighted

[lucm]

Last 3 patches since October have all been nuisance to sysadmins.

Ah yes, Windows "sysadmins"... Cream of the crop. Unless there isn't a GUI for it.

Is there a GUI for systemd?

Re: Short sighted

[Ol Olsoc]

Here's a tip: If updates are pending but you want to shutdown quickly, don't choose Shutdown. Choose Log Off instead. Then, from the logon screen, you can choose either "Install updates and shutdown", or just "Shutdown".

Next Microsoft hot tip:

There's a thingy on your computer that you look at. It's called a screen or monitor depending on the type of computer.

If you want to do stuff, you can look at this screen thing and do stuff.

Next week's Microsoft secrets tip: What's that board-like thing on my computer with all the letters on it?