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Windows update KB3004394 causes the following issues on my Windows 7 x64 Ultimate system:
All MMC functions (Event Viewer, etc.) now require Administrator action, although in an Administrator account.
Windows Defender service will not start
The Windows Defender Service Terminated with the following error
%%-2147023113
Removing it returns the system to normal.
Anyone else experience this?
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oh?! really?? the ONLY thing in my update history now is KB3024777. nothing else is there any more. and ii clearly had KB3004394 auto installed as I experienced many of the issues people have complained about. view installed updates list still populates with only about 363 installed updates, dating from current date back thru initial install.
I sure would like my update history back. any ideas???
We have released KB3024777 to address issues that some customers were having with KB3004394. Customers who have Windows Updates enabled do not need to take any action. Customers who have disabled automatic updates will need to uninstall KB3004394 manually by following the guidance in KB3004394.
This statement is incorrect, because if one has Windows Updates enabled KB3004394 prevents internet access.
For this reason I have restored the system to before the update, and disabled live updates until this issue is resolved.
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Susan
Installing KB3024777 does remove KB3004394. Also KB3024777 is not listed as an installed update so apart from the entries in the View Update History list the botched update passes into oblivion.
The update history will still list the update as having been installed as it was installed. The key element is whether or not it's listed in the installed updates tab. If it's not listed there, then it's not on your system.
Call 1-800-microsoft or contact the Microsoft answers desk and indicate that you've been impacted by this update and that you need free support to ensure your computer is running properly. If you have any issues getting support, you holler back.
