Windows 10: Windows 10 Security Update

A few days ago, I allowed Microsoft to install a security update to my Windows 10 laptop. After the update, the L2TP connection to my work VPN failed. After researching a bit, I found this to be a common problem with update KB5009543. I uninstalled the update, which fixed the VPN connection problem. Then today, without my permission, Microsoft reinstalled the same update producing the same problem again. Why do they knowingly recreate a problem I spent 2 hours remedying and another half hour today? I selected the 7-day Pause Updates option this time, but that doesn't solve the problem. Mic

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Windows 10 Update

Well just noticed a pretty large one pop up coming in at 914MB, seems it makes some pretty serous updates.

KB3172985
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3172985

This security update includes improvements and fixes in the functionality of Windows 10 Version 1511 and Windows Server 2016 Technical Preview 4. It also resolves the following vulnerabilities in Windows:

• 3175677 MS16-094: Security update for secure boot: July 12, 2016
• 3174060 MS16-093: Security update for Adobe Flash Player: July 12, 2016
• 3171910 MS16-092: Security update for Windows Kernel: July 12, 2016
• 3170048 MS16-091: Security update for .Net Framework: July 12, 2016
• 3171481 MS16-090: Security update for Kernel Mode Drivers: July 12, 2016
• 3170050 MS16-089: Security update for Windows secure kernel mode: July 12, 2016
• 3170005 MS16-087: Security update for the Microsoft Print Spooler: July 12, 2016
• 3169999 MS16-085: Cumulative security update for Microsoft Edge: July 12, 2016
• 3169991 MS16-084: Cumulative security update for Internet Explorer: July 12, 2016

 

Windows 7 Ultimate (64) Security updates not installing.

I have been having problems in installing the updates that I have listed below. For each update I attempted to install them individually but they would not install. I also downloaded the SURT 6.1 KB947821 v27. The problem has been going on now for about 2 months. (whenever the issue with the updates comes to mind I am never near my pc). Thank you in advance.


Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 9 for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2838727)
Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2757638)
Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2785220)
Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2790113)
Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2813170)
Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2813430)
Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2839894)
Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2726535)
Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2773072)
Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2786400)
Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2798162)
Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2808679)

 

Microsoft to make Windows 10 updates mandatory

Well, at the moment at least, you can choose to defer upgrades. Under Settings > Windows Updates > Advanced options you need to check the box labeled "Defer upgrades". What does that do? Good question. The answer I've found might illuminate it to a degree.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/defer-upgrades-in-windows-10

I hear this only applies to Pro and Enterprise editions. But I can't verify that.