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Although Windows 8.1 Update isn’t a major update, it really feels like it as Microsoft is adding a bunch of new tweaks and improvements. However users still heavily attach to the keyboard and mouse (like me) are the ones who will actually see the difference with the new update.
The update is finally ready for download and you can either wait until Windows Update downloads and installs the new files for you automatically, or you can download and install Windows 8.1 Update yourself.
How To Install Windows 10 Updates Manually Windows 10 is well known for forced updates and the extremely inopportune times at which it downloads them, installs them and restarts your PC. Only Enterprise editions of the Windows 10 operating system have the ability to control how updates are delivered and installed. Install updates. MORE: Top 8 Windows 8.1 Tablets and Hybrids. Open the Windows Store app. Load Windows Store. Click the Update to.
Windows 8.1 Update one package installer
The three direct download links below correspond to a single installer package for 64-bit, 32-bit, and Windows Server 2012 R2. Once updating your PC, you can then copy the update to a USB drive and update your friend’s and family’s computers too.
- Windows 8.1 Update for x86 (KB2919355)
- Windows 8.1 Update for x64 (KB2919355)
- Windows Server 2012 R2 Update (KB2919355)
Windows 8.1 Update .msu files installation
If you prefer you can download the .msu files and install the update one-by-one. The direct download links are listed below for every platform.
Windows 8.1 Update x64 download links:
- KB2919355
- KB2919442
- KB2932046
- KB2937592
- KB2938439
- KB2949621-v2 (Applies only to Windows Server 2012 R2)
Windows 8.1 Update x86 download links:
- KB2919355
- KB2919442
- KB2932046
- KB2937592
- KB2938439
- KB2949621-v2 (Applies only to Windows Server 2012 R2)
Windows 8.1 Update ARM download links:
- KB2919355
- KB2919442
- KB2932046
- KB2937592
- KB2938439
Need help installing the .msu files? Here are the instructions.
If you want to know more about this new update, check my previous write-up detailing the facts about the new update.
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With Microsoft changing their update process to cumulative updates, KB2919355 may not install as part of the normal Windows Update process. Here's how to manually install this KB.
The instructions here are from https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=42334.
7 Steps total
Step 1: Download KB2919355 and associated updates
Go to https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=42334 and download all the updates into a single folder.
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With the exception of the clearcompressionflag executable these updates will all say Windows 8.1.
Step 2: Download prerequsites
Download KB 2919442 from http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/confirmation.aspx?id=42153 and put it in the same folder.
This update will say Windows 8.1.
Step 3: Install Windows Server 2012 R2
Install and activate Windows Server 2012 R2 from your media/iso image.
Step 4: Install KB2919442 and KB2919355 and restart
Install clearcompressionflag.exe
Install KB2919442
Install KB2919355. This is a long installation.
Restart your server when requested.
Install KB2919442
Install KB2919355. This is a long installation.
Restart your server when requested.
Step 5: Verify KB2919442 and KB2919355
Open Windows Update and look at the Update History view. The two updates up just installed should be it.
Step 6: Install remaining updates in the following order
Install KB2932046 and restart
Install KB2959977 and restart
Install KB2937592
Install KB2938439 and restart
Install KB2934018 and restart
Install KB2959977 and restart
Install KB2937592
Install KB2938439 and restart
Install KB2934018 and restart
Step 7: Verify all updates are installed
Open Windows Update and view the update history to ensure all updates are installed.
Once you've done the steps above you can continue configuring your server. Some services, such as SQL Server 2016 require KB2919355 be installed. Unfortunately the new cumulative update model doesn't install this update, which contains changes to how Windows Update operates.
References
- Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 Update 1
12 Comments
- MaceRobert5205 Feb 11, 2017 at 01:56pmThanks for this, Mike. I mostly create new 2012R2 VMs from a sysprepped export. But this will work well for the occasional physical installs.
- Pure Capsaicindbeato Feb 11, 2017 at 03:34pmAwesome write up!!! Thank you for sharing this as some customers have had this trouble and it will help a lot.
- Pimientoemmanuelee Apr 16, 2017 at 03:26pmThanks a lot!!! actually my intention was to install KB2999226 - x64 which i could not but on installing KB2919355 and following your steps after that i now tried it and it worked THANK YOU ONCE AGAIN!!!
- Pimientojimrobinson6 Aug 9, 2017 at 09:03pmMike,We've just done a completely new installation of Windows Server 2012 R2 (version 6.3 build 9600). I just ran Windows Update for the first time and it downloaded a slew of initial updates, then rebooted. I had Windows Update check for updates again and it installed 2 additional updates without a reboot, listed below:Security Update for Windows Server 2012 R2 (KB2961908) without KB2919355
Security Update for Windows Server 2012 R2 (KB2920189)I had Windows Update check once more, and now it's giving me another 2 updates, one of which is the critical one you describe:Security Update for Windows Server 2012 R2 (KB3172729)
Windows Server 2012 R2 Update (KB2919355)A piece of software we need to use recommended having KB2919442 and KB2919355 before installing it.
However, I checked all the updates which were installed and KB2919442 is not listed. From what I've read KB2919442 should be installed before KB2919355. Should I attempt to install it first using your method described above, or just go ahead and let Windows Update install those two updates? - JalapenoHugo9332 Sep 14, 2017 at 06:10pmMike,Great Post! Thank you very much for the help!
- Pimientoalejandroviiesky Feb 6, 2018 at 06:38pmHello All,Excuse me but I need your help regarding this update. I trying to install it on a Windows 2012 Server Datacenter Edition (build 9200) . When I double click on clearcompressionflag.exe file I receive 'This App can-t run on your PC'. I tried to re-download the file, change the compatibilty mode, unblock the file, run as administrator, turn off DEP, Firewall, disable Ms Defender and none of these solve this situation. Also cannot install none of other updates showed in the post. The OS is running on a VM and other updates were installed from Windows update service.I really appreciate your help or some idea in order to install these updates.Thank you very much for your attention.
Regards,Alejandro. - MaceMike400 Feb 7, 2018 at 01:56amServer 2012 or 2012 R2? This HowTo is for Server 2012 R2.
- Thai Peppermelloyellow Feb 13, 2018 at 07:20pmThanks for this, seriously. I don't know why it always has to be a constant struggle with Microsoft and updating. Seriously, I feel like a disproportionate part of my job involves untangling their web of always changing ways/methods/workarounds to update their OSes.
- Serranojamjamil Apr 11, 2018 at 03:00pmThanks for this. Installing KB2919442 and KB2919355 fixed the issue for me!
- Pimientotommyoverton Jul 25, 2018 at 10:11pmDoes anyone have experience removing IIS or experience with this problem?I started to install IIS on server 2012R2. The install stopped other services and I attempted to remove IIS. It will not remove. Apparently, if KB2919355 was installed, a different KB must be installed before IIS can be removed.This KB is at https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/2957390/you-cannot-uninstall-iis-after-you-install-kb2919355-in-windows-8-1-orHowever, it will not install and responds that this update is not applicable to your computer.Several pre-requistes are installed.get-hotfix KB3173424,KB2919355,KB2919442 returnsSource Description HotFixID InstalledBy InstalledOn
------ ----------- -------- ----------- -----------
FIRMSERVER2 Update KB2919355 3/18/2014 12:00:00 AM
FIRMSERVER2 Update KB2919442 3/18/2014 12:00:00 AM
FIRMSERVER2 Update KB3173424 NT AUTHORITYSYSTEM 7/14/2016 12:00:00 AMget-windowsfeature does not show that IIS is installed, but it is available. Server manager shows that IIS and NAP are installed and about 7 services have errors and BPA has 10 other error results.Nothing in IIS can be stopped or started but it also cannot be removed.PS > net stop WAS
The service name is invalid.More help is available by typing NET HELPMSG 2185.PS > net stop w3svc
The service name is invalid.PS > NET STOP IISADMIN /Y
The service name is invalid. - Pimientospicehead-1k1up Oct 1, 2018 at 07:28pmhey mike I don't quite understand what step three entails could you please break down what it is that I need to do
- PimientoSamyCrash Nov 22, 2018 at 10:08pmThank you so much Mike, you solving my problem, it's very help me. Great post!