BitLocker can't encrypt drives because of service crashes in svchost.exe process in Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2

BitLocker can't encrypt drives because of service crashes in svchost.exe process in Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 This article describes an issue in which BitLocker can't encrypt the drive and the service crashes in Windows 7 Service Pack 1 SP1 or Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1. An update is...

DNSSEC validation fails when incorrect response to DNSKEY query is sent on Windows Server 2012 R2-based DNS server

DNSSEC validation fails when incorrect response to DNSKEY query is sent on Windows Server 2012 R2-based DNS server This article describes an issue in which the Domain Name System Security Extensions DNSSEC validation fails on a Windows Server 2012 R2-based DNS server. Before you install this...

February 7, 2017, update for Office 2016 (KB3114389)

February 7, 2017, update for Office 2016 KB3114389 This article describes update KB3114389 for Microsoft Office 2016, which was released on February 7, 2017. This update has a prerequisite. Be aware that the update on the Microsoft Download Center applies to the Microsoft Installer .msi-based...

Update to enable WSUS support for Windows 10 feature upgrades

Update to enable WSUS support for Windows 10 feature upgrades This article describes an update for Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows Server 2012. Before you install this update, check the Prerequisites section. About this update This update enables Windows Server Update Services WSUS on a Window...

Update for Work Folders improvements in Windows 7 SP1

Update for Work Folders improvements in Windows 7 SP1 About this update This update ensures that users are able to continue using Work Folders after they upgrade from Windows 7 SP1 to Windows 10. This update must be applied to the client before the upgrade, in order to maintain the sync partnersh...

"Code 0x80070057 The parameter is incorrect" error when you try to display a user's "effective access" to a file

"Code 0x80070057 The parameter is incorrect" error when you try to display a user's "effective access" to a file This article describes an issue that occurs when you try to display a user's "effective access" to a file in Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 8, or Windows Server 2012. You...

Old files are not removed after a migration of virtual machine storage in Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2012 R2

Old files are not removed after a migration of virtual machine storage in Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2012 R2 This article describes an issue that occurs after you perform a migration of virtual machine storage in Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2012 R2. An update is available to resolve this...

"0x00000119" Stop error when you play a video by using an application in Windows

"0x00000119" Stop error when you play a video by using an application in Windows This article describes an issue that occurs when you play a video in Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, or Windows Server 2012 R2. An update is available to resolve this issue. Before you install this update, check out the...

xHCI driver crashes after you resume computer from sleep mode in Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2012 R2

xHCI driver crashes after you resume computer from sleep mode in Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2012 R2 This article describes an issue that occurs when you resume a computer from sleep mode in Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2012 R2. You can resolve this issue by using the update or hotfix in this...

Update for RichTextBox controls and ALT codes in Windows 8.1

Update for RichTextBox controls and ALT codes in Windows 8.1 Summary This update fixes the following issues: You have a RichTextBox control in a Windows-based application in Windows 8.1. When you try to check the spelling within the control, the application crashes in the Msftedit.dll file. When...

Update the copy of the Cmitrust.dll file in Windows

Update the copy of the Cmitrust.dll file in Windows This article describes an update that fixes an issue in Windows Server 2008 R2 and improves the copy of the Cmitrust.dll file in Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 8, Windows RT, and Windows 7. Before you install this update, notice that the...

December 2014 MDM client update in Windows

December 2014 MDM client update in Windows This article describes an update of System Center Mobile Device Manager MDM for Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2. This update has prerequisites and a restart requirement. See Mobile device management and mobile application manageme...

Domain controller freezes when an event subscription manager list is long in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2

Domain controller freezes when an event subscription manager list is long in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Symptoms Assume that a domain consists of Windows 7 Service Pack 1 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 servers and clients. Additionally, an event subscription manager list that is...

Update changes the currency symbol of Lithuania from the Lithuanian litas (Lt) to the euro (€) in Windows

Update changes the currency symbol of Lithuania from the Lithuanian litas Lt to the euro € in Windows This article describes an update or hotfix that changes the currency symbol of Lithuania to the euro € and guides you on how to manually change the currency symbol for Lithuania. Before you insta...

Support for urgent Trusted Root updates for Windows Root Certificate Program in Windows

Support for urgent Trusted Root updates for Windows Root Certificate Program in Windows This article describes an update that enables urgent updates for the Windows Root Certificate Program in Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 8, Windows RT, Windows Server 2012, Windows...

Active camera is switched unexpectedly when you review photos in Camera app in Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2012 R2

Active camera is switched unexpectedly when you review photos in Camera app in Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2012 R2 Symptoms Consider the following scenario: You have a computer that is running Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, or Windows Server 2012 R2. The computer has two or more cameras, such as...

September 2014 update rollup for Windows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2

September 2014 update rollup for Windows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2 Important When you install this update 2984006 from Windows Update, updates 2994897, 2977174, and 2995004 are included in the installation. The September 2014 Windows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server...

Certain HTTPS sites cannot be opened in Firefox after you install update 2965142 in Windows 8.1 or Windows RT 8.1

Certain HTTPS sites cannot be opened in Firefox after you install update 2965142 in Windows 8.1 or Windows RT 8.1 This article describes an update for Microsoft Family Safety. Prior to installing this update, Windows Update will verify that mandatory update 2919355 has been installed on your...

Computer is on low memory when you move a video file in Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2

Computer is on low memory when you move a video file in Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 Symptoms Consider the following scenario: You install update 2670838 on a computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2. You enable the Preview pane in Windows Explorer. You select a video s...

Windows 8.1 or Windows RT 8.1 restarts two times after it installs a firmware update

Windows 8.1 or Windows RT 8.1 restarts two times after it installs a firmware update Resolution To resolve this problem, install the update that is described in this article. Update information How to obtain this update Windows Update This update is available from Windows Update. Microsoft Downlo...

Improvements for the System Update Readiness Tool in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2

Improvements for the System Update Readiness Tool in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 About the System Update Readiness Tool The System Update Readiness Tool can help fix problems that might prevent Windows updates and service packs from installing. For more information and how to download th...

June 2014 update rollup for Windows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2

June 2014 update rollup for Windows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2 Important When you install this update 2962409 from Windows Update, updates 2959146, 2973448, and 2980654 are included in the installation. The June 2014 Windows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2...

WUSA freezes when you install an update in Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2012 R2

WUSA freezes when you install an update in Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2012 R2 Symptoms When you install an update that uses the Windows Update Standalone Installer WUSA in Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2012 R2, the Wusa.exe process freezes. Resolution To resolve this issue, install the update...

The first stage of the WER protocol is not SSL encrypted in Windows

The first stage of the WER protocol is not SSL encrypted in Windows Symptoms Microsoft uses Windows Error Reporting WER to transmit troubleshooting information and updates for specific problems in Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Vista, and Windows Server 2008. For example, WER sends...

Application cannot be started after upgrading to Windows 8.1

Application cannot be started after upgrading to Windows 8.1 Symptoms Consider the following scenario: You install an application in Windows 8 or Windows Server 2012. You upgrade the operating system to Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2012 R2. You start the application by clicking the desktop...

Data corruption occurs on iSCSI LUNs in Windows

Data corruption occurs on iSCSI LUNs in Windows Symptoms Consider the following scenario: You have a computer that is running Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, Windows 7 Service Pack 1 SP1, or Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1. You create iSCSI connections to multiple...

Update adds BPA rules for DirectAccess in Windows Server 2012 R2 or Windows Server 2012

Update adds BPA rules for DirectAccess in Windows Server 2012 R2 or Windows Server 2012 Introduction This article describes an update that adds new Best Practices Analyzer BPA rules. The rules are for DirectAccess on the servers that are running Windows Server 2012 R2 or Windows Server 2012. The...

Files or folders are removed unexpectedly when you perform a cut-and-paste operation on a Windows FTP client that is connected to an FTP site

Files or folders are removed unexpectedly when you perform a cut-and-paste operation on a Windows FTP client that is connected to an FTP site Symptoms Consider the following scenario: You access an FTP site on a computer that is running Windows Server 2008 SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 ...

Disk Cleanup Wizard addon lets users delete outdated Windows updates on Windows 7 SP1 or Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1

Disk Cleanup Wizard addon lets users delete outdated Windows updates on Windows 7 SP1 or Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 Introduction This article describes an update for the Disk Cleanup wizard in Windows 7 Service Pack 1 SP1 or in Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1. This update adds a new plugin to the Disk...

Update helps unmanaged Office 2010 users work with Microsoft RMS in Windows

Update helps unmanaged Office 2010 users work with Microsoft RMS in Windows Introduction This article describes an update for Microsoft Digital Rights Management MSDRM clients in Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, and Windows Server 2012 R2. This updat...

Incorrect disclaimer is displayed in the Product Activation wizard in the Polish version of Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1

Incorrect disclaimer is displayed in the Product Activation wizard in the Polish version of Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 Symptoms Consider the following scenario: You try to activate Windows 7 Service Pack 1 SP1 or Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 by using the Product Activation wizard...

"0x00000050" Stop error after you install update 2670838 on a computer that is running Windows 7 SP1 or Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1

"0x00000050" Stop error after you install update 2670838 on a computer that is running Windows 7 SP1 or Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 Introduction This update fixes the following issue in Windows 7 Service Pack 1 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1: Assume that you install update 2670838 on a compute...

Update for RemoteApp and Desktop Connections feature is available for Windows

Update for RemoteApp and Desktop Connections feature is available for Windows Introduction This article describes the Remote Desktop Connection RDC 8.1 client update that lets you use the new Remote Desktop Services features. These features were introduced in Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R...

Application compatibility update for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2: May 2013

Application compatibility update for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2: May 2013 Introduction The Windows application compatibility update is a software update that improves the compatibility experience in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2. Microsoft regularly releases Windows compatibility...

USB storage device cannot be recognized or mounted on a computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2

USB storage device cannot be recognized or mounted on a computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 Symptoms Consider the following scenario: You enable BitLocker Drive Encryption on a USB storage device that is connected to a Windows 7-based or a Windows Server 2008 R2-based...

Application compatibility update for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2: March 2013

Application compatibility update for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2: March 2013 INTRODUCTION The Windows application compatibility update is a software update that improves the compatibility experience in Windows 7 and in Windows Server 2008 R2. Microsoft regularly releases Windows...

Program Compatibility Assistant dialog box appears when you start a desktop app from the "Autoplay" dialog box in Windows 8

Program Compatibility Assistant dialog box appears when you start a desktop app from the "Autoplay" dialog box in Windows 8 Symptoms Assume that on a Windows 8-based computer you start a desktop app from the Autoplay dialog box of an external media for the first time, and then you close the deskt...

Application Compatibility Update for Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008 R2: November 2012

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You cannot run a Windows 8-based or Windows Server 2012-based virtual machine in Windows Server 2008 R2

You cannot run a Windows 8-based or Windows Server 2012-based virtual machine in Windows Server 2008 R2 Symptoms Assume that you have the Hyper-V server role installed on a computer that is running Windows Server 2008 R2. Additionally, you create a virtual machine that is running Windows 8 or...

You cannot start Windows Movie Maker 2012 when a graphics card that only supports DirectX 9 is installed on a Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2-based computer

You cannot start Windows Movie Maker 2012 when a graphics card that only supports DirectX 9 is installed on a Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2-based computer Symptoms Assume that a graphics card that only supports DirectX 9 is installed on a computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server...

"0x0000000a" Stop error code when you resume a Windows 7-based computer from sleep or from hibernation

"0x0000000a" Stop error code when you resume a Windows 7-based computer from sleep or from hibernation Not sure if this is the right fix? We've added this issue to our memory dump diagnostic which can confirm. Symptoms Consider the following scenario: You connect a Bluetooth device to a computer...

An update that provides new APIs for conversion between local time and UTC in Windows 7 or in Windows Server 2008 R2 is available

An update that provides new APIs for conversion between local time and UTC in Windows 7 or in Windows Server 2008 R2 is available INTRODUCTION This article introduces an update that provides new APIs for conversion between local time and Coordinated Universal Time UTC in Windows 7 or in Windows...

You cannot use an USB RNDIS device to connect to a 3G or 4G network in Windows 7 or in Windows Server 2008 R2

You cannot use an USB RNDIS device to connect to a 3G or 4G network in Windows 7 or in Windows Server 2008 R2 Symptoms On a computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2, you try to use an USB Remote Network Driver Interface Specification RNDIS device to connect to a 3G or 4G...

You encounter a memory leak issue when an application calls the WinHttpGetProxyForUrl function in Windows 7 or in Windows Server 2008 R2

You encounter a memory leak issue when an application calls the WinHttpGetProxyForUrl function in Windows 7 or in Windows Server 2008 R2 Symptoms Assume that you develop an application that makes use of the WinHTTP Web Proxy Auto-Discovery Service WinHttpAutoProxySvc or calls the...

Update rollup: Fix printing problems in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2

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The values of the 32-bit versions of two registry entries are incorrect in 64-bit versions of Windows 7 or of Windows Server 2008 R2

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An update is available that adds support for DTLS in Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1

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An update that enables Internet Explorer in Windows Vista or in Windows Server 2008 to parse fragmented TLS/SSL handshake messages is available

An update that enables Internet Explorer in Windows Vista or in Windows Server 2008 to parse fragmented TLS/SSL handshake messages is available Warning: The retired, out-of-support Internet Explorer 11 desktop application has been permanently disabled through a Microsoft Edge update on certain...

Hibernation does not work or memory dump file is not created after you install Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1

Hibernation does not work or memory dump file is not created after you install Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 Symptoms Consider the following scenario: You have a computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2. You use a SCSI miniport driver as the device driver...

An update that prevents a "0xC0000034" error message when you try to install Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, or Windows Embedded Standard 7 SP1 is available

An update that prevents a "0xC0000034" error message when you try to install Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, or Windows Embedded Standard 7 SP1 is available Symptoms Note This article replaces Knowledge Base article 976902. Important This article describes a hotfix that prevents the...