Monthly Update Problem Windows 7

2019-04 Security Monthly Quality Rollup for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB4493472)

Download size: 244.7 MB

You may need to restart your computer for this update to take effect.

Update type: Important

A security issue has been identified in a Microsoft software product that could affect your system. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

More information:
http://support.microsoft.com/help/4493472

Help and Support:
http://support.microsoft.com/help/4493472

 

Whats the problem?

 

i installed it, then failed to boot up. It stalled and stopped then said there was a problem with boot up procedure and "recommended" me to let it carry out a diagnosis. I wanted to go to restore point but obviously couldn't. Anyway, it showed me a windows 2000 style box and chugged away for ages saying it was diagnosing and fixing. So long I think that stalled too. So I rebooted it again and it was fine but is now prompting me to download this update again.

 

if the windows update causes you boot problems do a system restore and download and install the windows update manually and see if it works then.

 

There really is no need to be caught in a dilemma like this, as Win 7 has a built in time machine which enables you to take an image of your system at any time - ideally just before you hit the button on a system update - and if things then go pear shaped you can revert to the state it was previously in. You will find it in Backup and Restore > Create a system image and you do need an external drive or a partition with plenty of unused space to store the image file. Most W7 users don't even know about it and even fewer use it. Sad.

 

do you mean system restore just before I update it ? Or something else ?

For info...I don't have these updates set to automatic, I like to see what they are first - although I always update them once I've looked at the content.

 

Who are you responding to?

 

W7 backup-
(KB4493472) Has, if you look on the web. been causing issues-
https://community.spiceworks.com/topic/2203711-update-kb4493472-issues
I would defer trying this update for a short time, myself.

The full image backup in Windows 7- see uploaded files

 

thats what was happening to me. Thanks for that. I don't use Sophos though, however at the moment I am using the premium version of malwarebytes on trial along with my usual MSE.

How do you register with this site using a username ?

 

Was both of you ! But see my latest for more info.

 

OK. The Win 7 backup process I am talking about is not the same thing as System Restore as it restores your computer in its entirety to the state it was in when the image was created whereas System Restore just restores the registry and some files. You should at least create a system restore point before running this update again. Depending on how seriously the update screws up your system it at least would give you the possibility of backing out of it.

 

thanks mate, I've placed this update in "hidden" and don't intend to download it again, but I'll do what you say as well.

 

I don't have any of these, where do you find them and are they are they replacements for all the more regular security updates ?

 

My download of yesterdays roll up update was cancelled. I'm not going to attempt it again. How do you select, from the above link, what you need and what you don't ?

 

thats the sort of advice I wanted to confirm my own thoughts now. Thanks mate.

 

So. Once a month install the security only update, in this case KB4499175 from Windows 7 SP 1.

Then look at the versions of NET. How do I know which ones I have to select ?

Do this, and ignore the actual Microsoft auto updates (which I have never had on auto anyway). ?

This is only increasing my likeliehood of putting linux onto my PC to be honest, when I have the time etc.

 

it doesn't seem to say, here are 2 screenshots.

 

According to your upload, you have .Net 4.72 version
https://www.catalog.update.microsoft.com/Search.aspx?q=KB4498206

 

so for June I would install KB4503269 -- Security-only Update from the ghacks.net link

and KB4503259 -- Cumulative security update for Internet Explorer: June 11, 2019 also from the ghacks.net link

 

https://www.ghacks.net/2019/06/11/microsoft-windows-security-updates-june-2019-overview/

 

I haven't updated these for a few months, can I miss some out and jump to the current one ?

 

If you want to keep your system updated (not everyone does) then run Windows update and install all important updates that are offered. Personally I always image my systems in the week leading up to update Tuesday. That way, should any of the updates cause problems, it is simple and quick to uninstall the lot. Some members here do take a selective approach by waiting to see what updates are being reported as problematic and avoiding installing them but that approach requires both patience and time.

 

I always did that, always, until I had the problem I reported earlier mate, it has seriously made me hesitate continue doing it.

Anyway, I'm just about to upgrade my router with BT and go unlimited from having a cap. So from now I have a few months to decide whether to upgrade to windows 10 (including downloading it and updating it regularly with a hard disk of 500gb) or change to linux.

Or get a new desktop loaded up with windows 10.

 

what do you mean by telemetry ?

 

in the microsoft update catalog, which version of these updates to I need, is it Windows embedded Standard 7, Windows 7, or something else ?

 

Sorry for the multiple posts.....but I've just summarised all of this advice and highlighted which updates to download, and I've also read what telemetry means.

I think - unless you lads think it is the wrong thing to do - that for now I'll sit on this with a view to upgrading, I don't want to ruin the ability to upgrade to windows 10 if I give it a try.

I do bank online though, so as a compromise I could download the security patches only as outlined by plodr, and I get that I also select the Windows 7 and NOT the embedded from the catalog.

This advice is greatly appreciated thanks to everybody.