Windows 8.1 Aug Update Released (KB2975719)

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Windows 8.1 Aug Update Released (KB2975719) - Microsoft (Windows) Discussion & Support - Neowin Forums

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(KB2975719) available as optional update in Windows Update.

http://www.eightforums.com/windows-8-news/51748-august-12th-2014-security-updates-windows.html

http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/25343-windows-update-check-install-windows-8-a.html

 

[visruth]

I've also uninstalled KB2982791 and KB2975719 on my laptop and desktop. I didn't see KB2970228 or KB2975331 listed on either PC. I'll have to check my wife's laptop and my other desktop PC to see what got installed on those. I know the optional update didn't but I'm not sure about the others. They were updates right around the time Microsoft started pulling some of the updates. I had no issues before or after but why temp fate I guess.

After I uninstalled the 4 updates known causing so much headache to majority, I think mine has too got off

The laptop is getting charged again as usual, power led has started changing from white to amber on charging & the laptop is getting charged - tried both system off & on!

I have tried to reproduce the situations that caused the problem previously when the led was always white & lap didn't charge at all, but now to my surprise nothing of an issue has arise till now - its been 12 hours..

Any ideas why charging were blocked previously?

I have not done any change at all after the update was installed up to today when the 4 updates where uninstalled.

Its really a big relief...

I'm relieved that you solved your charging problem, but I'm baffled as to how a windows update could cause it in the first place. That's a new one on me.

Does Windows really don't interfere at all in any way in the charging?

 

[visruth]

Only thing I see as an even remote possibility is if one of the updates somehow glitched the ACPI software. That would definitely be a new one on me also.

If this is a new issue you both have come across regarding Windows updates,
I wish someone could help me try out in explaining this situation .,

hoping it 'll not recur anymore !

 

[dieselfury]

I am having this same issue, it has so far costed me almost $120.00 on a new asus laptop I paid $252 for to figure out that this issue is something to do with one of the windows updates.... Please let me know if there is a solution since I have no state to roll back to because the machine was only a few weeks old.

 

[Mooly]

A new PC will probably have a "Factory Restore" option that will put it all back to "out of the box state". It should be detailed in the user manual (which is probably also installed as a pdf on your HDD) or if not then from the manufacturers website.

That will wipe everything clean and allow you to start again. Remember to back up your user files and so on first though because you loose everything.

 

[visruth]

Hey guys,


A very thanks to all forum members here,

Its been two days after the 4 updates were uninstalled & I didn't get the Power/battery issue since then,

So, its almost confirmed it was the Updates that caused the issue,

Since this was a new kind of problem nobody expected ,
& when I got assistance from HP Engineer , he went systematically troubleshooting it & concluded it to be hardware issue related to board/power connector/chip,

I see that reporting this issue to Microsoft (I don't know whether they'll ear into this) would be helpful to any other who'll be facing it ,

I say this because the standard procedure for this kind of issue only recommends hardware issue & disassembly - replacement of some of the parts , which would be a total inconvenience & hardship to consumers,

I hope MSFT takes note of this issue somehow - Can I get this issue into their notice somehow don't know how many out there get to know this issue is actually related to the Updates - if at all they get this issue and since most of the systems would be having Windows Updates to "Automatic" I don't feel anybody will think like I tried (Uninstalling updates and observing issue to recur), - any ideas?

 

[Joan Archer]

Only just seen this thread, I've just checked my update history and I have the updates installed and I've not had any problems, they would have been installed when they came out.

This is on an Asus K55A Notebook running 8.1.1 with 8GB RAM.

 

[HippsieGypsie]

Same here, Joan. Installed and running good. Karma must be with us, I guess. :thumb:

I mark Update Tuesday on my calendar. Perhaps you'll want to do the same.

 

[HippsieGypsie]

Hey guys,


A very thanks to all forum members here,

Its been two days after the 4 updates were uninstalled & I didn't get the Power/battery issue since then,

So, its almost confirmed it was the Updates that caused the issue,

Since this was a new kind of problem nobody expected ,
& when I got assistance from HP Engineer , he went systematically troubleshooting it & concluded it to be hardware issue related to board/power connector/chip,

I see that reporting this issue to Microsoft (I don't know whether they'll ear into this) would be helpful to any other who'll be facing it ,

I say this because the standard procedure for this kind of issue only recommends hardware issue & disassembly - replacement of some of the parts , which would be a total inconvenience & hardship to consumers,

I hope MSFT takes note of this issue somehow - Can I get this issue into their notice somehow don't know how many out there get to know this issue is actually related to the Updates - if at all they get this issue and since most of the systems would be having Windows Updates to "Automatic" I don't feel anybody will think like I tried (Uninstalling updates and observing issue to recur), - any ideas?

visruth, it was a coincidence. Your MB broke coinciding with Update Tuesday. That is all. The only software that could break a system is OCing because of heat.

 

[visruth]

Yes HippsieGypsie - I don't know anything of what happened while I updated
I take it as a coincidence
a bad Karma

I still don't know how it came alright after uninstalling

Not going to bother much about it, its been resolved now

No more updates anymore without reviews

I didn't OC my lap, actually don't know how can I do that in this OEM lap - no BIOS settings seen here

Thanks for the concerns :thumb:

 

[gator2013]

If you have not already read this, this is possibly the best article I have seen to date regarding the August 12 Update Release.

Microsoft yanks botched Black Tuesday patches KB 2982791, KB 2970228, KB 2975719, and KB 2975331 | Microsoft windows - InfoWorld

 

[Mooly]

I would imagine it would be easy for MS to release a furher update to uninstall these from all machines. To the best of my knowledge that has not happened. Why ?

 

[HippsieGypsie]

If you have not already read this, this is possibly the best article I have seen to date regarding the August 12 Update Release.

Microsoft yanks botched Black Tuesday patches KB 2982791, KB 2970228, KB 2975719, and KB 2975331 | Microsoft windows - InfoWorld

Thanks for posting that, gator2013.

Although anyone should do what they think is best, I decided to experiment and keep all the updates.

I've decided to live on the edge and experiment with keeping the updates installed having a pryor restore point saved and mirror made if need be. Might be crazy I know, but all has been well since last Tuesday.

Update:

It's been 19 days, use it for hours on end, multiple reboots, shutdowns every night with exception of a few, and yesterday ran a DISM just for grins without any report of problems.

Perhaps it's "older Acer karma" or perhaps because I don't use any 3rd party tweaking or maintenance programs. I dunno.

 

[HippsieGypsie]

I would imagine it would be easy for MS to release a furher update to uninstall these from all machines. To the best of my knowledge that has not happened. Why ?

Open Windows Update history > Installed Updates > Press desired updates to uninstall > Press uninstall. Not trying to be a smart a**, but how difficult is that?

Edit:

Corrected the path in bold and how to uninstall.

 

[CountMike]

I would imagine it would be easy for MS to release a furher update to uninstall these from all machines. To the best of my knowledge that has not happened. Why ?

Open Windows Update history > Highlight desired updates to uninstall > Press uninstall. Not trying to be a smart a**, but how difficult is that?

Problem is that not everybody even knows about the update, let alone how to uninstall it and by than it might be late.

 

[Ronster]

If you have not already read this, this is possibly the best article I have seen to date regarding the August 12 Update Release.

Microsoft yanks botched Black Tuesday patches KB 2982791, KB 2970228, KB 2975719, and KB 2975331 | Microsoft windows - InfoWorld

From the article:
"Microsoft recommends that users uninstall last week's update -- even if their machines are working fine"

Is there an instance where Microsoft actually says this officially?
I have been searching and can't find any mention of this from Microsoft. I see where Microsoft does recommend uninstalling if you have the KB2982791 "shortcut font" BSOD issue.

 

[DavidY]

For those whose computers are working happily... what happens if you come across a webpage or document that contains one of the offending fonts?

(I genuinely don't know the answer to this; maybe it will all be fine...)

 

[Mooly]

I would imagine it would be easy for MS to release a furher update to uninstall these from all machines. To the best of my knowledge that has not happened. Why ?

Open Windows Update history > Installed Updates > Press desired updates to uninstall > Press uninstall. Not trying to be a smart a**, but how difficult is that?

Edit:

Corrected the path in bold and how to uninstall.

Thanks, but I'm ahead of you on that. Post #95

http://www.eightforums.com/windows-...-update-released-kb2975719-10.html#post416181

I was thinking that if there is a real problem with these updates, then what about all the PC's of the masses, those who wouldn't have a clue what or where to look to resolve the issue.

 

[Ronster]

For those whose computers are working happily... what happens if you come across a webpage or document that contains one of the offending fonts?

(I genuinely don't know the answer to this; maybe it will all be fine...)

I don't know the full extent of this either.

But I have read that if you install a program that installs fonts in a different folder other than the system font folder and then places shortcuts in the system font folder to the installed program's fonts location then a BSOD will/may occur on reboot.

I saw that one of these programs may be Photoshop Elements. I still have KB2982791 installed with a daily backup image waiting in case of a BSOD or whatever. lol

 

[HippsieGypsie]

I would imagine it would be easy for MS to release a furher update to uninstall these from all machines. To the best of my knowledge that has not happened. Why ?

I would imagine it would be easy for MS to release a furher update to uninstall these from all machines. To the best of my knowledge that has not happened. Why ?

Open Windows Update history > Highlight desired updates to uninstall > Press uninstall. Not trying to be a smart a**, but how difficult is that?

Problem is that not everybody even knows about the update, let alone how to uninstall it and by than it might be late.

Well, it seems Mooly is sharp enough to keep up on things, but they do have an uninstaller. It’s been there for as long as I remember. That’s not to brag that I knew that and perhaps he (or she) didn’t.

Overall it would be a good idea that MS would notify users of bad updates for sure. Not all people read tech news, especially the commoner. Perhaps through Action Center, although that’s not a direct means on communication that I know of. Perhaps upon finalizing an installation or upon first use of an OEM machine for option to join an email list?

One of the downfalls of mankind is lack of communication, misunderstood communication, or downright lying.

“What are you hiding in those aid convoy trucks you sent into our country?” > “Errr….nothing.”

 

[Nuccii]

I am confused here by all these posts and yet nothing official. My system is running fine even with all those updates.
Should I or should I not uninstall those 4 updates or what???