Bypass Windows 7 Extended Security Updates Eligibility

What is the difference between Bypass 12 and 12_u? When I install 12_u over 12, it only gives the options to remove WU ESU Patcher and .NET4 ESU Bypass.

 

Need help please, I have enabled BypassESU-v12_r and downloaded via the Windows 7 WU (2023-05 Security Monthly Quality Rollup for Windows Embedded Standard 7 for x64-based Systems (KB5026413) that appeared when I booted Windows, it downloaded nd when I restarted Windows told me that the install had failed. How do I get this May Update to install correctly? Should I just forget the nagging Update message and just download it from the Catalog and install it that way??

Any help is appreciated

 

Take a look at responses #7363 and #7371 on this forum:
https://forums.mydigitallife.net/th...dates-eligibility.80606/page-369#post-1785607
https://forums.mydigitallife.net/th...dates-eligibility.80606/page-369#post-1785705

For starters, if you have a hardware component reporting with a missing driver file, it can bring installation problems with the Monthly Rollups. Resolve this condition before attempting to install that monthly rollup again (on WU, if you've already downloaded the main package it just needs to be selected again to be installed.)

 

Thank you so much for replying. I solved this by downloading the Monthly Rollup for the catalog, and installed it that way, and voila, it installed successfully. Again, thanks

 

---> OK, thank you very much for the information... .

 

Does Microsfot Update catalog still works for you? I get zero search results regarding

https://forums.mydigitallife.net/th...dates-eligibility.80606/page-351#post-1777316


Or any other KB search for that matter.

 

It works for me with Firefox. But there was a temporary issue you mentioned. Now it seems that it is fixed and everything works again.

 

Everything is working (IE11_Maxthon_Opera_Firefox).
... if you see a "white sheet" in the catalog, most likely a lot of pages are open in the browser (I have so often) => or close and open in a private window, either another browser.

 

You can try another browser or you can try to change usergent string (eg about:config , general.useragent.override in Firefox).
Clearing cookies and data (Ctrl + Shift + Del) could also help.
But these issues are random, and I confident that it is their (Microsoft) issue not ours.

 

I tried it now @ 06:00 GMT today (17-05-2023) with "2023-05" and I initially received a results listing in a Latin family language (Italian, Spanish, etc.) Pressing the "Search" button again with the same "2023-05" then gave me the results in English. I'd be speculating on the possibility that Microsoft maybe had a server problem (or several) for the past few days of some kind (DoS related....?) or it's a webpage scripting bug that's propped up with any new security mitigations. I recommend, when it's working to grab (download) the KBs and driver packages sought after quickly before another loss of access transpires.

 

Hi, I'm on Win7 Pro x64.
As we lost official ESU now I'm curious, are we getting updates for the PosReady/Server variant (until 2024) or all our ESU is finished now?
I've heard that I can get PosReady/Server variant (until 2024) updates installed manually but I'm curious if BypassESU can do that automatically.
If this doesn't work I would probably reinstall Windows on my PC with Server 2008r2.

 

Is the Windows 7 32-bit Enterprise Edition different from the MSDN 4-in-1 version? Even if you use BypassESU, you still can’t get the ESU update, and the ESU preparation package has already been installed. I really can’t figure out why, please. Can you let me know if you know? Thanks!

 

This is my First post!

I must say, after reading many threads and countless posts, there is some incredible work and unselfish sacrifice from @abbodi1406, @Enthousiast, @wkeller, and so many, many, others on the forum. A tip of the cap from me!

Given my novice computer skill level in these type matters, and in particular, so I can avoid making a total mess of things, I’m trying to lay out a solid, accurate set of Steps to follow to get a Windows 7 machine up to date using ESU BypassTool & Disable Telemetry and was hoping some of you could review it and make sure I am on the right track for success.

Background/General Information
I previously purchased a used Desktop computer from an authorized HP refurbisher with Windows 7 Professional COEM x64 bit installed.The computer was shipped with SP1, and when I check to see what Microsoft Updates were installed, it shows there are 225 MU installed, with all updates being installed 7/20/2017.

The system has not been connected to the internet yet. From another machine I did download an Antivirus program (Avast Free) and Browser (Mozilla Firefox 113.0.1, 5-12-2023).

Windows Update Settings:
- Never Check for Updates

I created a Disk Image of the complete system using the Macrium Reflect Free program.


"Planned" Steps to Update Windows 7 Pro x64 Machine
Below are the Steps I was planning to do to get the system fully up to date.

Note: From a different computer, I have already downloaded and saved all of the below noted Windows Updates:

A. Manually Install Updates from Windows Updates

Step 1.
Root Certificate Update
KB3004394 (2/9/2015)

Step 2
Servicing Stack Update #1
KB4536952 (1/14/2020)

Step 3
Windows Update Agent
V 7.6.7600.256

Step 4
Windows 7 Update Roll-up
KB3179573 (9/13/2016)

Step 5
Block Windows 10 Telemetry Settings
W10-Block.cmd (abbodi1406 Script)

Note: Re-run the command manually after installing any future updates/monthly rollup

B. Get all updates up until mainstream support ended January 14, 2020.

Step 6
Run Windows Update
Download and Install all Important Updates

Step 7
Block Windows 10 Telemetry Settings
(Repeat of step 5)

*My extra step OPTION- Create a 2nd Disk Image with Macrium Reflect.

C. Install ESU Bypass Prerequisites

Step 8
Servicing Stack Update #2
KB4490628 (3/12/2019)

Step 9
SHA-2 Code Signing Support Update
KB4474419 (9/10/2019)

Step 10
Servicing Stack Update #3
KB5017397 (9/13/2022)

Step 11
8. ESU Licensing Preparation Package
KB4575903 (7/30/2020)

D. Install ESU Bypass Tool

Step 12
Install ESU Bypass Tool, BypassESU-v12_u
- Type 1 to select Option [1], then press Enter
- Full Installation (ESU suppressor, WU patcher and the .NET 4 ESU Bypass)

Step 13
Run Windows Update
- Get updates through January 10, 2023
- Download and Install all Important Updates

Step 14
Block Windows 10 Telemetry Settings
(Repeat of step 5)

*My extra step OPTION - Create a 3rd Disk Image with Macrium Reflect.

E. Get Windows Updates released after January 10, 2023 through current (until ???)

Step 15
Use Standalone Windows Update ESU Patcher
- Run WU_ESU_Patcher.cmd as administrator
- Type 1 to select option [1] (Patch as Windows Embedded 7 category), then press Enter
- Restart the system

Step 16
Use Windows Update Catalog to find and Manually Download, Save and Install updates listed for *Windows Embedded Standard Windows 7
- Go to Microsoft Windows Update Catalog website
- Download and Install all Important Updates from February, March, April, and May 2023...

Step 17
Block Windows 10 Telemetry Settings
(Repeat of step 5)

*My extra step OPTION - Create a 4th Disk Image with Macrium Reflect.


Some Questions:

1. Are my steps correct (the correct order, proper KB Update and “latest” date, any missing steps, etc.)?

2. Am I correct in that I do not need KB5016892 (ESU Licensing Preparation Package) since my desktop system is Windows 7 Pro x64?

3. Is it likely, due to the timeframe of the 225 updates (7/20/2017), that I need to delete some/any of the 225 original WU that were already installed on the computer as it shipped to me because of Telemetry, etc. (I can provide the list, but I do see a few KB's that I believe are supposed to be bad)?

I “think” I am on the right path, but this is pretty complicated to me, so I want to make sure before I get started- so I can avoid screwing everything up.

I appreciate any help and guidance you can provide.

 

Service stack update already installed