KB3013455 (MS15-010) causes font corruption

Anonymous
2015-02-10T21:06:56+00:00

February 2015 update KB3013455 causes 'Courier New' font corruption on some Windows systems, I can confirm it for Windows Server 2003 and 2008. You can verify it in Notepad. Removing the update fixes the issue.

Windows 7 and 8.1 are not affected by the update.

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Anonymous
2015-02-12T05:17:15+00:00

Yes Remove/Add Program >> View Installed Windows Updates >> I added the column to display installation date, reverse sorted and found "3013455" ((this update), then Uninstalled it.

This was common in the late 90's/early 2000's, had to remember which updates not to install that would break things. It's been solid for at least a decade, now this.

I don't really care what the fix is for. If I can't read my screen from my chair, I need to resolve it to do my job (own a web design firm).

I share the same opinion as this article "...the bottom line here is that if you want to be able to actually read the screen, you'll want to hold off installing this update until the problem is fixed."

http://windowsitpro.com/msrc/patch-tuesday-font-corruption-kb3013455

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Anonymous
2015-02-18T18:42:43+00:00

The link for all downloads is:

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/search/Results.aspx?q=kb3013455&form=DLC

Choose your OS from the half dozen big options at the top and it brings you right to the download page.

Hit the big red download button and it should offer you two updates:

kb3013455   (the original that breaks fonts)

and

KB3037639  (the secondary update to fix fonts)

I installed the original, said do not reboot, and installed the second.

After reboot I appear patched and my fonts are good.

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  2. Anonymous
    2015-02-12T19:17:08+00:00

    Please stop this trolling by repeatedly posting the same "questions" again and again. You are making this thread unreadable for other people seeking help. Read the article, it lists correctly all publicly supported Windows versions that are affected.

    Unreadable like filling it with minimization misdirection and emotional perception response posts from you?

    XP, FLP, WEPOS, POS Ready 2009 and Server 2008 are all still "publicly supported" Windows operating Systems.  Perhaps you are confusing the "end of mainstream" support legal meaning for Microsoft with the word "public"?

    Microsoft has no such "publicly supported OS" standard.

    Not that in any way has anything to do with MS being fully transparent and forthright about which OS versions a given vulnerability/patch/known issue impacts.

    Otherwise, why would Microsoft issue a patch, with a bulletin, for XP-Based distributions, after April 14th?

    http://www.theverge.com/2014/5/1/5671878/microsoft-internet-explorer-windows-xp-update

    "While Microsoft may have killed off support for Windows XP last month, the company is taking the highly unusual approach of releasing a security update for its nearly 13-year-old operating system today. “We’ve decided to provide an update for all versions of Windows XP (including embedded), today,” explains Microsoft’s Adrienne Hall. “We made this exception based on the proximity to the end of support for Windows XP.” Microsoft still creates security patches for Windows XP designed for businesses who pay a large sum for extended support contracts, but those specific patches are generally not released to the public."

    Their behavior refutes you.  

    Again, more time addressing the specific patch issue with Microsoft, less time engaging in emotional minimization/apologism/misdirection/denial.

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  3. Anonymous
    2015-02-12T19:20:35+00:00

    Folks we're all a bit on edge because of post release issues.  Let's everyone relax, take a breath, and remember we're all here to help each other.

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