Jan 25, 2014 Windows Hotfix Downloader is a reliable application that helps you keeping your Windows computer system up-to-date. It enables you to download. Describes an update for Universal C Runtime (CRT) in Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 8, Windows RT, Windows Server 2012, Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows Vista SP2, or Windows Server 2008 SP2. Oct 31, 2010 I am having an issue when I am downloading and I read that it could be caused by a memory leak and I also read there is a hotfix for it and it is windows 7 hotfix 979223 but everytime I go to the page were it can be downloaded it says that the service is currently unavailable.
Both last week’s QuickTips involved references to hotfixes which raised the following question for some;
What exactly are hotfixes and how are they different from other updates which I get offered via Windows Update?
Hotfixes are different from regular updates and are not being offered or automatically installed via Windows Update. Hotfixes are intended to only fix a very specific issue (or set of issues) and usually have received less testing. Most hotfixes will eventually be included in later Rollup Updates and/or Service Packs where they have received more thorough testing.
Test and backup before use
Hotfixes come with an additional warning not to use them in a production environment before testing and to make a backup of the system before applying the hotfix. While this is indeed true, strictly speaking, it also applies to Service Packs which gets the most thorough testing of all and you should of course always have recent backups of your system (for backup instructions for Outlook see; Backup and Restore).
The actual intention of this warning is to stress the fact that Hotfixes have not been tested through and through and while it is aimed to fix said issue, it could be that it creates a new issue. As this potential issue is unknown, data loss or corruption could also be a possibility.
Requesting hotfixes
You’ll need to request the hotfix via the link at the top of the article. This is another method to make you aware of the fact that hotfixes haven’t gone through all possible testing and prevent you from taking installing hotfixes too lightly.
In other words; It is thought that if you want to go through all this trouble to get this hotfix, the issue must be bothering you that much that you cannot wait for the next public update or Service Pack which will contain this fix.
In other words; It is thought that if you want to go through all this trouble to get this hotfix, the issue must be bothering you that much that you cannot wait for the next public update or Service Pack which will contain this fix.
Hotfix articles have a download request banner at the top.
On the hotfix request page, you must supply your e-mail address and select the correct hotfix for your system (some are language specific and some are 32-/64-bit specific). After a few minutes you should receive an email with download information for the hotfix.
This email again stresses the need for testing and backups. Then another step is taken to prevent you from installing the hotfix without thinking things through; the hotfix installer is password protected.
Make sure you request the correct hotfix for your Office language and platform.
Eh… so installing hotfixes is scary?
No, not at all. All the above may look very serious and a lot of hoops to jump through, it basically all is common sense. If you are really affected by an issue and a Hotfix is offering a solution, trying it out can’t hurt as you already should have recent backups anyway. Aside from needing to request it and the password protection, the installation of a hotfix works the same as for any application or standalone update.
Uninstalling a hotfix
If after applying a hotfix your issue for which you thought this hotfix would provide a solution doesn’t go away, uninstalling the hotfix is recommended. Of course, if the hotfix creates an issue which you deem worse than the original issue, then uninstalling the hotfix is also recommended.
You can uninstall a hotfix in the same way as you would uninstall any other update;
- Windows XP
Start-> Control Panel-> Add/Remove Programs-> Show Updates - Windows Vista and Windows 7
Start-> Control Panel-> Uninstall a Program-> View installed updates
Applies to:
Windows 10 1703 (a.k.a. Windows 10 Creators update)
Since the following KB articles and Technet articles haven’t been updated:
949104 How to update the Windows Update Agent to the latest version
https://support.microsoft.com/?id=949104
949104 How to update the Windows Update Agent to the latest version
https://support.microsoft.com/?id=949104
946928 Information for network administrators about how to obtain the latest Windows Update Agent
https://support.microsoft.com/?id=946928
https://support.microsoft.com/?id=946928
Hotfix Windows Update Win 7
How to Check the Windows Update Agent Version on Clients
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb680319.aspx
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb680319.aspx
Note: You should check http://support.microsoft.com for the latest version of the different files.
Note 2: You can download them without entering your e-mail address and captcha if you are a Microsoft Premier customer and have a http://Premier.Microsoft.com account.
Note 3: Carefully review the list and decide which might be applicable to your unique environment.
Note 4: Test in your test and your quality assurance environment.
Note 2: You can download them without entering your e-mail address and captcha if you are a Microsoft Premier customer and have a http://Premier.Microsoft.com account.
Note 3: Carefully review the list and decide which might be applicable to your unique environment.
Note 4: Test in your test and your quality assurance environment.
None as of Dec. of 2017.
Yong
P.S. More Windows Update related articles:
How to download a Windows update manually
973135 https://support.microsoft.com/?id=973135
How to download a Windows update manually
973135 https://support.microsoft.com/?id=973135
946413 You receive error code 0x80244001 when you try to update the computer by visiting the Microsoft Update Web site or the Windows Update Web site
https://support.microsoft.com/?id=946413
https://support.microsoft.com/?id=946413
555974How to re-register Windows client/server in WSUS
https://support.microsoft.com/?id=555974
https://support.microsoft.com/?id=555974
Hotfix Microsoft Windows 10
971058 How do I reset Windows Update components?
https://support.microsoft.com/?id=971058
https://support.microsoft.com/?id=971058
883821 883821 You may receive an error message when you search for available updates on the Windows Update Web site or on the Microsoft Update Web site
https://support.microsoft.com/?id=883821
https://support.microsoft.com/?id=883821
956708 Error message when you try to install updates by using the Windows Update or Microsoft Update Web site: '0x80004002'
https://support.microsoft.com/?id=956708
https://support.microsoft.com/?id=956708
326253 Error message when you check for updates on the Windows Update site: '0X800A138F: There are no updates available at this time'
https://support.microsoft.com/?id=326253
https://support.microsoft.com/?id=326253
555989 Windows Update Not Working.
https://support.microsoft.com/?id=555989
https://support.microsoft.com/?id=555989
883821 You may receive an error message when you search for available updates on the Windows Update Web site or on the Microsoft Update Web site
https://support.microsoft.com/?id=883821
https://support.microsoft.com/?id=883821
Hotfix For Windows 7 64 Bit Update
2700567 Windows Update freezes when you install updates in Windows 8, Windows 7, or Windows Vista
https://support.microsoft.com/?id=2700567
https://support.microsoft.com/?id=2700567