Windows update KB3004394 issues

Anonymous
2014-12-09T21:18:09+00:00

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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  1. Anonymous
    2014-12-10T23:47:14+00:00

    I offer it as a possible explanation only :) - I would not know how to verify this but I am willing to assist anyone that does if evidence can be gleaned from my PC.

    But something is fishy if your PC sees it as optional and others see it as important...

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  2. Anonymous
    2014-12-10T23:48:40+00:00

    I reinstalled KB3004394 and rebooted and tried to install other Windows Updates and they still fail.

    "Bang goes the theory!" I guess.

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  3. Anonymous
    2014-12-10T23:51:20+00:00

    This update wouldn't even allow me to update my video card.  Removed it and all is well.

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  4. Anonymous
    2014-12-10T23:54:34+00:00

    Not fishy at all when I have selected to not "give me recommended updates the same way I receive important updates".  I have that unchecked here ergo why mine is in the optional section on the second tab.  It's flagged as a "recommended" update.

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  5. Anonymous
    2014-12-11T00:05:24+00:00

    After hours of searching, I finally come upon this, but can someone tell me how to uninstall the kb3004394 update? thanks

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