Microsoft Windows 7 Updates Compatibility Center

Microsoft Windows 7 Updates Compatibility Center

Updates Comptability Center: The Walkthrough:

To begin with, Windows 7 Updates Compatibility Center is a newly launched Center at My Digital Life Forums. Simply, the Updates Compatibility Center is dedicated to assist its users who are using Microsoft Windows 7 to wisely choose which updates to pick for their next-generation operating system, the so-called Microsoft Windows 7.



Updates Compatibility Center: The Mission:

Indeed, nothing should be launched out of boredom. And that’s the case with the newly launched Updates Compatibility Center. Our Windows 7 Updates Compatibility Center has a significant if not a vital role to play and a major if not a foremost goal to achieve, and thereby, all users are intended and requested respectively to strive and endeavor with faith to keep this Center online for all users to benefit from.

As for the Updates Compatibility Center’s mission, this can be conveyed as well as expressed in a sole single query. Are you a Windows 7 user who has got his OS running and is worried about what Microsoft Windows 7 Updates to install? Precisely, that’s our target that has to be achieved. Providing users with a complete center that tests Official Microsoft Windows 7 Updates for any possible problems and drawbacks is literary the Center’s primary reason to being launched. Problems and drawbacks can be plenty and consequences can be enormous ranging from software (programs) incompatibly, reduced performance, system modification, or even OS deactivation.



Updates Compatibility Center: The Deep Perspective:

As it’s apparent, the Updates Compatibility Center is aimed at testing Official Windows 7 Updates for any possible incompatibility drawbacks or flaws. Consequently, users will be less likely to experience incompatibility issues with their software as well as deactivation issues.
Mainly, the Microsoft Windows 7 Updates Compatibility Center is dedicated to test solely Official Updates launched by Microsoft via Windows Update. In other words, leaked updates are not allowed on-board as they may be tampered with, and thus result in false feedback.
Each tested update will have its code listed along with its description, experienced flaws or problems, official download link, as well as its official link at Microsoft’s Knowledge Base.



Updates Compatibility Center: A Community Work Indeed:

As it is important that a thread be updated by its authors, others role can be indeed remarkable. As a user of the Updates Compatibility Center, you are kindly requested to repost to us immediately whenever you spot a new update delivered by Microsoft to do the necessary tests and reply. User testing and feedback would also be appreciated. Eventually, please try to keep this Center ongoing with the latest updates. Eventually, support comes from you users, thus, advertise and spread the word to help others. Adding the Center's link to your signature can be a very smart appreciated act. In short, try to keep the center running as it’s the community’s responsibility.

Please make sure you turn off automatically install updates to make the biggest benefit possible out of this.



Updates Compatibility Center: The Center's Security Add-on:

As it is vital to notify users about risky updates when they are on-forums, it is even more crucial to notify them when they are off-forums. From this perspective, the authors of the Updates Compatibility Center along with Mr. Jinje decided to effectively unite and assemble their efforts to unleash the Center’s novel Security Add-on.

Technically, this tool or add-on has been engineered to supply its users with outmost protection when searching for updates. Simply put, the tool has an update list that is often updated whenever new updates surface. Based on the contents of the list, the tool classifies updates and sorts them in a simple interactive way, allowing users to easily spot risky updates as well as optional updates. Then updates can be easily downloaded and installed from the tool itself, just like in Windows Update. This shall provide users with protection from risky updates when off-forums.

As for the instructions, download the tool from the link listed below, and make sure you do put your hands on a fresh copy of the updates list every now and then from Mr. Jinje’s main thread. Note that the list is updated often, and tuning in for new lists is always recommended. Most importantly, Windows 7 Updates Compatibility Center recommends the add-on to all users, which do not always have the opportunity to visit the Center and go over the list of tested updates. In other words, the tool has been launched in intent of simplicity and facility on part of the Center’s users.

Download Links:

Updates Compatibilty Center's Security Add-on Download Link

Download Latest Updates List from Mr. Jinje's Thread


N.B: Make sure you get the latest build of the add-on, which is version 2.5 build 998, and the latest version of the updates list, which is attached in Mr. Jinje's thread. Note that this tool has been officially engineered by jcarle under the name Windows Updates Downloader (WUD).

Windows 7 Updates Compatibility Center: The Tested Updates:

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The List of Tested Updates: 1) Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Service Pack 1 Redistributable Package (KB973923): Description: A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system with Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Service Pack 1 Redistributable Package and gain complete control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Reported Issues: None Status: Safe Official Link: Description of the security update for the Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Service Pack 1 Redistributable Package Official Download Link: Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Service Pack 1 Redistributable Package ATL Security Update 2) Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable Package (KB973924): Description: A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system with Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable Package and gain complete control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Reported Issues: None Status: Safe Official Link: Description of the security update for the Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable Package Official Download Link: Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Service Pack 1 Redistributable Package ATL Security Update 3) Microsoft Silverlight 3.0.4 (KB974331) Description: This update includes security and reliability improvements for Micorosoft Silverlight. This update broadens support for Unicode characters, especially for the GB18030 character set for China. This update is backward-compatible with applications that were created against earlier versions of Silverlight. Rating: Optional Reported Issues: None Status: Safe Official Link: Description of the update for Silverlight Official Download Link: The Official Site of Silverlight 4) Microsoft Windows 7 Update: Internet Explorer 8 (KB973874): Description: An update is available for the Windows Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View list that is dated August 25, 2009. This Compatibility View list update makes Web sites that are designed for older browsers look better in Internet Explorer 8. When you install Internet Explorer 8, you can decide whether the sites that you browse should be displayed in Compatibility View. After you install this update, you may have to restart Internet Explorer. Rating: Important Reported Issues: Superceded by Update # 13 - KB975364 Status: Safe Official Link: A Compatibility View list update is available for Windows Internet Explorer 8: August 25, 2009 Official Download Links: Update for Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows 7 (KB973874) x86 Update for Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows 7 (KB973874) x64 5) Microsoft Windows 7 Update (KB974332): Description: Install this update to resolve issues with non-compatible applications for Windows 7. For complete details of this update, see Knowledge Base Article KB974332. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Rating: Recommended Reported Issues: Might solve some comptability issues with certain reported software including Alcohol 52%, Windows Live Photo Gallery, and many others. Note that the update might stop some incompatible programs from running such as old versions of winrar. No deactivation issues were reported. Status: Safe Official Link: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Application Compatibility Update Official Download Links: Update for Windows 7 (KB974332) x86 Update for Windows 7 (KB974332) x64 October 2009 Updates (October 13th, 2009): 6) Cumulative Security Update of ActiveX Kill Bits (KB973525): Description: This security update addresses a privately reported vulnerability that is common to multiple ActiveX controls and is currently being exploited. The vulnerability that affects ActiveX controls that were compiled using the vulnerable version of the Microsoft Active Template Library (ATL) could allow remote code execution if a user views a specially crafted Web page with Internet Explorer, instantiating the ActiveX control. Users whose accounts are configured to have fewer user rights on the system could be less impacted than users who operate with administrative user rights. This security update is rated Critical for all supported editions of Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows XP, Important for all supported editions of Windows Vista and Windows 7, Moderate for all supported editions of Windows Server 2003, and Low for all supported editions of Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2. Rating: Important Reported Issues: None Status: Safe Official Link: Cumulative Security Update of ActiveX Kill Bits (KB973525) Official Download Links: Cumulative Security Update of ActiveX Kill Bits x86 Cumulative Security Update of ActiveX Kill Bits x64 7) Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (KB974455): Description: This security update resolves three privately reported vulnerabilities and one publicly disclosed vulnerability in Internet Explorer. The vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution if a user views a specially crafted Web page using Internet Explorer. Users whose accounts are configured to have fewer user rights on the system could be less impacted than users who operate with administrative user rights. This security update is rated Critical for all supported releases of Internet Explorer: Internet Explorer 5.01, Internet Explorer 6, Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1, Internet Explorer 7, and Internet Explorer 8. Rating: Important Reported Issues: None Status: Safe Official Link: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (KB974455) 8) Security Update for MSXML 4.0 Service Pack 2 (KB954430): Description: A security issue has been identified in Microsoft XML Core Services (MSXML) that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Once you have installed this item, it cannot be removed. Rating: Important Reported Issues: None Status: Safe Official Link: Security Update for MSXML 4.0 Service Pack 2 (KB954430) Official Download Link: Security Update for MSXML 4.0 Service Pack 2 (KB954430) 9) Security Update for Windows 7 (KB974571): Description: This security update resolves two publicly disclosed vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerabilities could allow spoofing if an attacker gains access to the certificate used by the end user for authentication. This security update is rated Important for all supported editions of Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, and Windows 7. Rating: Important Reported Issues: None Status: Safe Official Link: Security Update for Windows 7 (KB974571) Official Download Links: Security Update for Windows 7 (KB974571) x86 Security Update for Windows 7 (KB974571) x64 10) Security Update for Windows 7 (KB975467): Description: This security update resolves a privately reported vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow denial of service if an attacker sent a maliciously crafted packet during the NTLM authentication process. This security update is rated Important for all supported editions of Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, and Windows 7. Rating: Important Reported Issues: None Status: Safe Official Link: Security Update for Windows 7 (KB975467) Official Download Links: Security Update for Windows 7 (KB975467) x86 Security Update for Windows 7 (KB975467) x64 11) Update for Windows 7 (KB974431): Description: Another important reliability update. This update resolves some reliability issues in Windows 7. By applying this update, you can achieve better reliability in various scenarios. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Reported Issues: This update targets and updates most significantly Windows Explorer, Windows Media Player, and Windows Media Center. Other minor improvements that boost reliability were also reported. For more details, check out the official link. Rating: Important Status: Safe Official Link: Update for Windows 7 (KB974431) Official Download Links: Update for Windows 7 (KB974431) x86 Update for Windows 7 (KB974431) x64 12) Update for Windows 7 (KB975053): Description: The update is for Windows Media Center in Windows 7. Install this update to improve the Windows 7 Media Center experience when you are using an ISDB tuner. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Rating: Optional Reported Issues: None N.B: This update might not be delivered with automatic updates "Windows Updates". For this reason, you'll have to download it and install it manually from Microsoft's official website linked below. Status: Safe Official Link: Update for Windows 7 (KB975053) Official Download Links: Update for Windows 7 (KB975053) x86 Update for Windows 7 (KB975053) x64 13) Update for Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows 7 (KB975364): Description: An update is available for the Windows Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View list that is dated October 27, 2009. This Compatibility View list update makes Web sites that are designed for older browsers look better in Internet Explorer 8. When you install Internet Explorer 8, you can decide whether the sites that you browse should be displayed in Compatibility View. After you install this update, you may have to restart Internet Explorer. Rating: Recommended Reported Issues: Supercedes Update # 4 - KB973874 Status: Safe Official Link: A Compatibility View list update is available for Windows Internet Explorer 8 Official Download Links: Update for Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows 7 (KB975364) x86 Update for Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View List for Windows 7 (KB975364) x64 14) Update for Windows 7 (KB947821): Decription: This tool is being offered because an inconsistency was found in the Windows servicing store which may prevent the successful installation of future updates, service packs, and software. This tool checks your computer for such inconsistencies and tries to resolve issues if found. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Rating: Optional Reported Issues: Requires Validation of Windows!! Status: Safe Official Link: Description of the System Update Readiness Tool Official Download Links: Update for Windows 7 (KB947821) x86 Update for Windows 7 (KB947821) x64 15) Update for Internet Explorer 8 in Windows 7 (KB976749): Description: This update resolves issues introduced in a cumulative security update for Internet Explorer, (KB974455) which was announced in security bulletin MS09-054. Rating: Important Reported Issues: Do not install this update if you have not installed security update KB974455. If you install this update without first installing security update KB974455, Internet Explorer may not work correctly!! If this occurs, uninstall this update, install security update KB974455, and then reinstall this update. Status: Safe Official Link: An update is available for Internet Explorer that resolves issues that occur after you apply security update 974455 Official Donwload Links: Update for Internet Explorer 8 in Windows 7 (KB976749) x86 Update for Internet Explorer 8 in Windows 7 (KB976749) x64 16) Update for Windows 7 (KB976098): Description: Install this update to resolve issues caused by revised daylight saving time and time zone laws in several countries. This update enables your computer to automatically adjust the computer clock on the correct date in 2009. Rating: Important Reported Issues: Supersedes and replaces update KB970653. Requires Validation of Windows!! Restart may be needed after install. Issues with Office Outlook have been reported. (Before you apply the update, be aware of potential issues that may affect Microsoft Outlook.) Status: Safe Official Link: December 2009 cumulative time zone update for Microsoft Windows operating systems Official Download Links: Update for Windows 7 (KB976098) x86 Update for Windows 7 (KB976098) x64 17) Update for Microsoft XML Core Services 4.0 Service Pack 2 (KB973688) Description: Install this update to prevent applications from sending too many HTTP requests while a well-known Document Type Definition (DTD) is included. Rating: Important Reported Issues: After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Once you have installed this item, it cannot be removed. Status: Safe Official Link: When an application uses MSXML to process XHTML, redundant retrieval requests for well-known DTD files from the W3C Web server cause XHTML parsing to fail on a Windows-based computer Official Download Link: Update for Microsoft XML Core Services 4.0 Service Pack 2 (KB973688) 18) Update for Windows 7 (KB976092) Description: Install this update to resolve a possible data loss issue involving controllers that support ADMA. During some transfers to a SD card, the data written to the card could be corrupted. Rating: Optional Reported Issues: Requires Validation of Windows!! After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Status: Safe Official Link: An update is available for Windows 7 to fix a data corruption issue for Secure Digital (SD) cards Official Download Links: Update for Windows 7 (KB976092) x86 Update for Windows 7 (KB976092) x64 19) Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 8 in Windows 7 (KB976325) Description: This update addresses the vulnerability discussed in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS09-072. Security issues have been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise a computer running Microsoft Internet Explorer and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. Rating: Important Reported Issues: After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Status: Safe Official Link: MS09-072: Cumulative security update for Internet Explorer Official Download Links: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 8 in Windows 7 (KB976325) x86 Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 8 in Windows 7 (KB976325) x64

*N.B: Eventually, I would like to thank in advance Yen, in person, as well as all admins, mods, and users who helped, are helping, or will help in this project in the near future. Thank you all for your contributions and sacrifices.