The English (United States) version of this software update installs files that have the attributes that are listed in the following tables. Learn about the terminology that Microsoft uses to describe software updates.įor more information about SSUs, see Servicing stack updates. This update replaces the previously released update 3177467. You do not have to restart the computer after you apply this update. To apply this update, you don't have to make any changes to the registry. There are no prerequisites for installing this update Registry information To get the standalone package for this update, go to the Microsoft Update Catalog website.

For more information about how to turn on automatic updating, see Windows Update: FAQ. When you turn on automatic updating, this update will be downloaded and installed automatically. This update is available through Windows Update. SSUs improve the reliability of the update process to mitigate potential issues while you install the Rollup and while applying Microsoft security updates. Microsoft strongly recommends that you install the latest servicing stack update (SSU) for your operating system before you install the latest rollup. Note In managed environments, such as by using Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), you can avoid this issue by deploying this update as a standalone update. This should occur only one time and does not prevent updates from installing successfully. If you experience this issue, press Ctrl+Alt+Delete to continue to log on. During this restart, you may find yourself stuck at a particular stage and see a 'Stage 2 of 2' or 'Stage 3 of 3' message. Known Issues Restart stuck on 'Stage 2 of 2' or 'Stage 3 of 3'Īfter you install a servicing stack update together with other updates, a restart may be required to complete the installation. Installing servicing stack updates (SSU) makes sure that you have a robust and reliable servicing stack so that your devices can receive and install Microsoft security fixes. Microsoft strongly recommends you always install the latest servicing stack update (SSU) for your operating system before installing the latest monthly security update. Key changes include:Īddresses an issue in the servicing stack when you install an update that has been signed by using only the SHA-2 hash algorithm. This update makes quality improvements to the servicing stack component that installs Windows updates.

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