Windows update KB3004394 issues

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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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Anonymous

2014-12-10T19:43:51+00:00

Same issue with Win Server 2008R2. Removing the update sorts it.

MS monthly update cycle is becoming a joke, I can't remember the last issue free release :-(
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Anonymous

2014-12-10T19:36:42+00:00

There's a bug report on Oracle's VirtualBox ticket system that seems to be caused by KB3004394. For some, uninstalling the update resolves the VirtualBox failures.

VirtualBox Ticket 13677
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Anonymous

2014-12-10T19:35:46+00:00

Nice to know I am not alone!
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Anonymous

2014-12-10T19:13:22+00:00

Hi

I have Windows 7 Ultimate x64 and KB3004394 was offered as an Important update for me and it installed successfully. It shows as a Recommended update afterwards in View update history. I did restart PC afterwards.

I can open Event Viewer without the need for administrator password on both standard user and administrator accounts. UAC slider is set to default.

Windows Defender service seems to be running for me:
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Anonymous

2014-12-10T18:53:21+00:00

All I can say is mine is optional here.
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