Microsoft updates for May 2015

From Third time's a charm? Microsoft releases third version of Windows patch KB 3022345:

 

From Microsoft Confirms the Re-Release of KB3022345 and KB3048043 Windows Updates:

(my bolding)

 

Nowadays where to find high quality coders? morons appear to dominate every IT companies and consumers suffer from endless patches to their poor OS every few days. Keeping up with an OS becomes a profession to do. WTH.

 

I thought it was Ground Hog Day the way those patches kept appearing and disappearing.

 

Microsoft confirms: Original versions of KB 3022345, KB 3048043 broke updating

 

Just installed 25 critical updates on Windows 8.1 x64 and no problems so far.

 

Edit:
15 critical important updates for Windows 8.1 x32
15 critical important updates for Windows 8.1 x64
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25 for Windows & Office?

 

Yes, you're right: 25 for Windows 8.1 x64 & Office 2010 x86.

 

Server 2003 users get the shaft in Microsoft's latest massive round of patches (also contains info about issues reported thus far)

 

1. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/3035583 is listed today at the 2015 update list.

2. Microsoft's latest patches leave PCs hanging in 'Stage 3 of 3'

 

1. Microsoft re-re-re-issues controversial Windows 10 patch KB 3035583

2. Windows patch KB 3022345 triggers apparent sys file corruption

3. Windows Schannel patch KB 3061518 causes problems with DSLS Catia, Enovia

 

Here is another resource for Microsoft patch problems: http://news.softpedia.com/cat/Microsoft/Patches-and-Vulnerabilities/.

 

I researched every recent "Important" non-security update available (when I use Microsoft Update) for Win 7 x64. All of these are checked by default (i.e. not optional) except for KB3021917. Here's my plan:

KB3035583 (hide)
KB2952664 (hide)
KB3021917 (hide)
KB3013531 (hide)
KB2990214 (install)
KB3022345 (hide)
KB3020369 (install)
KB3020370 (install)
KB3045645 (install)

 

Thanks for the research so i can do the same thing.

 

You're welcome . I haven't installed them yet, by the way.

 

So, you're planning (at some time) to upgrade from Windows 7 to a later version of Windows

 

No, not an in-place upgrade. If you're wondering why I plan to install KB2990214, it's because of this, and also because the file changes listed at KB2990214 all seem to be strictly Windows Update-related.

 

Aha.... head scratcher. I've hidden 3044374 ... have to re-think ... IDK
Windows 8.1 WU client: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3044374/
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have to re-think W7 2990214 ....IDK
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my W8.1 update queue added 3022345 and 3035583 today http://www.askwoody.com/
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Thanks MrBrian....good need to know info.... This update is applicable to your systems even if you're not planning to migrate to Windows 10, so don't think you can skip it. It rolls out today as an Important class release.
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Comments Welcome ....

 

I did the Win 7 x64 updates that were mentioned in post #13 as follows:
1. KB2990214 alone (to test the new Windows Update client without waiting until next month's updates)
2. the other updates
3. In elevated command prompt, ran sfc /scannow to check for corruption. None was found.

 

Might have something to do with all the cheap offshore IT labor MS uses and expounds .....................

 

Microsoft Confirms It’s Investigating Windows Updates KB3032359, KB3021952 Being Re-Offered

 

Windows Update KB3022345 Said to Be Causing “USB Device Not Recognized” Errors

 

1. Microsoft releases 13 optional Windows patches

2. Microsoft fingers KB 3020369 as culprit in Stage 3 of 3 reboot hangs

3. Microsoft updates KB 3057110, KB 3045171 cause Windows 7 PCs to crash

 

Today i have the optional update KB3054476

 

Curious about what (stream.sys driver-based applications) is