How Do I Block 2018-01 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 1709 for x64-based Systems (KB4056892)?

Anonymous
2018-01-05T07:42:12+00:00

KB4056892 is Awaiting restart

Unfortunately, when I did a restart it bricked my system. I had a large windows logo on the screen and it just sat there.  I rebooted and was able to trigger a repair.  The repair said it was backing out the last update as it would not be completely installed.

With KB4056892 is Awaiting restart I did another restart and had the same problem.  At the end I was staring at a Windows logo that just sat there.

Again I triggered a repair and the system is now usable.  However, Windows Update still says: KB4056892 is Awaiting restart

How do I block it so it doesn't get installed if I have to reboot the machine?

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  2. Anonymous
    2018-01-19T15:30:04+00:00

    I have the same AMD Athlon 64x2 and would advise you to keep update 'KB4056892' hidden until such time Microsoft or vendor AMD issue a fix.

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  3. Anonymous
    2018-01-19T17:50:45+00:00

    I have the same AMD Athlon 64x2 and would advise you to keep update 'KB4056892' hidden until such time Microsoft or vendor AMD issue a fix.

    I agree, but if they offer a "good KB4056892" for my machine, will it come through if it's blocked, or will MS give it a different designation.  The articles weren't clear on that.

    I'm probably low risk so I'll just wait for something definitive.

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  4. Anonymous
    2018-01-19T19:03:35+00:00

    Like a lot of Microsoft's products once bought or offered as a free download, a lot of the guesswork is left to us!

    Because the update 'KB4056892' still resides in Microsoft®Update Catalogue, I'm assuming this patchwork update 'KB4073290' will do the trick but I'm not downloading until Microsoft offer it from the Update & Security interface.

    So long as you have it on block like I do, 'KB4056892' remains residing on their server until further instructions from the user. Its designated "Knowledge Base" digits will remain intact until either parties fix the bug.

    PS; Please read this article on AMD Athlon | Microsoft pauses patches for AMD devices after bricking people’s computers

    Read this also: Windows operating system security update block for some AMD based devices

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  5. Anonymous
    2018-01-19T19:48:23+00:00

    This problem isn't just happening to AMD computers. I have a Intel 8700k Coffee Lake and when my pc tries to install this update at stays at 99% and never finishes. While this is happening, my cpu is speeding up and down without end. I tried the extreme of doing a system recovery to delete everything. When a red background screen shows up saying it's rebooting for a factory reset to begin it never does reboot my pc. I have to continue doing hard resets then finally I'll get to the blue screen trouble shooting screen then I'm able to reset my OS. This update is like a virus that brings trouble with no end. At the moment, I have system updates on pause but eventually it will download the update from hell again. I can only hope during this waiting period, Microsoft will have a solution for this problem.

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