PSA - the March update was the first that "breaks" media center installs for win7 & 8.1 (as it does in many cases on win10/11). Might be of interest to some here since I know one of the reasons people stay on win7 is for wmc/mce. A checkpoint restore returns functionality.
I don't use this personally, but what exactly happens to the application? I tried launching it after installing the March updates and it ran just fine on x64. Does it not play things properly?
You lose your config and have to reconfigure from scratch which is more of a pain now that MS no longer has servers for support information. I'm told that then lose config on every subsequent reboot (have not witnessed this myself).
Hi I am knew. Most of my security updates don´t install.I also tried to install them manually. KB5011552, KB5008867, KB5008867 etc Code 80004002 What does the Wim-Integration do? When I want to start it it says enter target path and that it´s not mounted and mounted directory offline image drive letter. Perhaps I am missing something? What do I have to do please? Do I probably have to download a win 7 iso first in addition to my installed win 7?
Offline integration of the ESU Bypass into install.wim. You need to properly install the ESU Bypass on your live windows.
LiveOS-Setup was installed. But what is a live windows? Do I have to download a ISO first to get the install.wim.
An already installed and running windows. Not for when you already have a running windows. Can you run it again and show us the content of the cmd window or a good screenshot?
I have to leave now but I ll come back later. WU is able to find updates but cant finish the konfiguration process afterwards. So I am back again. Perhaps some nice dude could help me further.
Thank you @Prsa01 and @NewEraCracker for reporting this. It helped me a lot after trying to find a solution for hours myself.
Today I had 4 updates ready to install: 1. 2022-03 Security Monthly Quality Rollup for Windows 7 (KB5011552) 2. Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool x64 - v5.98 (KB890830) 3. Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool x64 - v5.99 (KB890830) 4. The .NEt update for February was also listed. After I installed 1, 2 and 3, it still showed that 3 needed to be installed. After I installed 3 again, the .NET update was no longer available and a new update was on the list: 2022-03 Servicing Stack Update for Windows 7 for x64- based Systems (KB5011649) It was published on 3/8/2022 Here is the description of the update: Spoiler Summary This update makes quality improvements to the servicing stack, which is the component that installs Windows updates. Servicing stack updates (SSU) makes sure that you have a robust and reliable servicing stack so that your devices can receive and install Microsoft updates. How to get this update Before installing this update IMPORTANT Customers who have purchased the Extended Security Update (ESU) for on-premises versions of these operating systems must follow the procedures in KB4522133 to continue receiving security updates. Extended support ended as follows: For Windows 7 Service Pack 1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1, extended support ended on January 14, 2020. For more information about ESU and which editions are supported, see KB4497181. Prerequisites You must install the updates listed below and restart your device before installing the latest Rollup. Installing these updates improves the reliability of the update process and mitigates potential issues while installing the Rollup and applying Microsoft security fixes. The March 12, 2019 servicing stack update (SSU) (KB4490628). To get the standalone package for this SSU, search for it in the Microsoft Update Catalog. This update is required to install updates that are only SHA-2 signed. The latest SHA-2 update (KB4474419) released September 10, 2019. If you are using Windows Update, the latest SHA-2 update will be offered to you automatically. This update is required to install updates that are only SHA-2 signed. For more information on SHA-2 updates, see 2019 SHA-2 Code Signing Support requirement for Windows and WSUS. To get this security update, you must reinstall the "Extended Security Updates (ESU) Licensing Preparation Package" (KB4538483) or the "Update for the Extended Security Updates (ESU) Licensing Preparation Package" (KB4575903) even if you previously installed the ESU key. The ESU licensing preparation package will be offered to you from WSUS. To get the standalone package for ESU licensing preparation package, search for it in the Microsoft Update Catalog. After you install the items above, we strongly recommend that you install the latest SSU. If you are using Windows Update, the latest SSU will be offered to you automatically if you are an ESU customer. To get the standalone package for the latest SSU, search for it in the Microsoft Update Catalog. For general information about SSUs, see see Servicing stack updates and Servicing Stack Updates (SSU): Frequently Asked Questions. ----- This update looks like it may have the potential to break the ESU Bypass. I searched this thread and this update has not been discussed at all so I thought I would bring it up. I am going to hold off on installing it. I'm also curious what happened to the .NET update. Maybe this is nothing and it is harmless but I'd like to know what people think.