Non-security update rolls out Tuesday

Posted by:
Nick White
04:27 PM Monday
Jan 07, 2008
32 Comments

Tomorrow, Tuesday 8 January, we are releasing several non-security update packages via Windows Update. The updates include the regular monthly Malicious Software Removal Tool and Windows Mail Junk Mail Filter, two updates in our regular series of Windows Vista updates (KB943302 for application compatibility and KB943899 for reliability and performance), and one update of particular notice: KB935509. Similar to previous updates that enhanced Windows Vista’s performance and reliability, these updates will be distributed automatically through Windows Update.

Tomorrow’s KB935509 release is a little different than past updates. It is a prerequisite for installing SP1 and is applicable only for Windows Vista Ultimate and Enterprise users, because it only affects versions of Windows Vista supporting BitLocker Drive Encryption.

This update modifies the boot loader to enable successful install or uninstall of the service pack if the PC uses BitLocker encryption. We’re releasing it now to lay the groundwork for future updates and to eliminate any extra reboots by installing it along with updates that already require a reboot. For more information on the update, see KB article KB935509 (which will be posted on Tuesday morning).

In addition to KB985509, there are two other updates that will be prerequisites for Windows Vista SP1, for all versions of Windows Vista. They will be released at a later date and will improve the installation experience and reliability for the service pack as well as for individual update packages.

SP1 development and testing efforts are continuing as expected and we remain on track for its release later this quarter.

Comments

someone

Posted on: January 08, 2008 at 10:13AM
These prerequisites are only for Windows Update users right? The full downloadable version won't require these right?
Christopher Lively

Posted on: January 08, 2008 at 2:02PM
For those of us who already have SP1 installed, how are we affected with these new updates being a prerequisite for Windows Vista SP1?
BillD

Posted on: January 08, 2008 at 2:41PM
Windows Update installed this KB935509 on my Vista Home Premium.

So this patch is for everybody.
Nick White

Posted on: January 08, 2008 at 11:10PM
Hey BillD: we noticed earlier today that in a small number of cases, this update was offered for installation on all Windows Vista editions instead of for Ultimate and Enterprise only, so we adjusted the logic to redefine that behavior. Systems with Windows Update set to download and install updates automatically will not install it even if it has already downloaded, so ultimately, most people will not be affected. If you happen to already have installed the update on your system it will have no negative impact. It was designed to install on all versions of Windows Vista but is not required on any other version for SP1.
dovella

Posted on: January 10, 2008 at 9:50AM
i ricived This update in WIndows Update , and i have home premium , in reboot my PC block, i push reset and now it s OK

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Maestro

Posted on: January 10, 2008 at 12:39PM
Do any of the updates affect the way that Internet Explorer handles cookies? I ask as I administer a site that uses cookies and have been hit with a salvo of support calls from Vista users since the release of the updates.

Since the latest security updates, all vista clients that connect to our website are not storing cookies.

The site also uses activeX controls and these are failing to install onto the vista clients even though the site is a Trusted Site, protected mode has been disabled and all relevant activex settings have been enabled . XP and other windows clients work fine i.e. also using I.E.7

Any Ideas?
Nick White

Posted on: January 10, 2008 at 3:39PM
Hey someone: correct, the full version of SP1 once released will include all prerequisite files with it.
Nick White

Posted on: January 10, 2008 at 3:40PM
Hey Christopher Lively: you have a Beta version of SP1 installed and these files pertain to the RTM version, so they're still necessary. See my previous comment for more detail.
Nick White

Posted on: January 10, 2008 at 3:44PM
Hey Maestro: these updates do not affect IE7 to my knowledge. Please do us the favor of reporting your experience here, however: http://forums.microsoft.com/TechNet/ShowForum.aspx?ForumID=1992&SiteID=17 -- thanks.
sararocs

Posted on: January 10, 2008 at 8:21PM
I have tried installing kb935509 many times on my vista ultimate 32 bit with firewall & anti virus turned off. I get a fatal error right after the *configuring update* screen every time and then it just keeps rebooting and crashing. Even crashes in safe mode.

Trackbacks

Posted by: Hardware IT Blog » Blog Archive » Non-security update rolls out Tuesday on January 07, 2008 at 5:24PM
PingBack from http://hwareblog.com/2008/01/08/non-security-update-rolls-out-tuesday/
Posted by: The Official Blog of the SBS "Diva" on January 07, 2008 at 10:55PM
The first of the Vista sp1 prelims will be out tomorrow: Windows Vista Team Blog : Non-security update
Posted by: MVPs on January 07, 2008 at 11:05PM
The first of the Vista sp1 prelims will be out tomorrow: Windows Vista Team Blog : Non-security update
Posted by: WSUS Product Team Blog on January 07, 2008 at 11:18PM
WSUS Admins, Happy New Year!! I wanted to provide some guidance on the prerequisite update (KB935509)
Posted by: Microsoft Update Product Team Blog on January 08, 2008 at 11:43AM
Hi all, Just dropping a quick line to let you know about one of the updates we're releasing this week
Posted by: Realtime Community | Windows Server on January 11, 2008 at 10:58AM
One of the three prerequisites for the Vista SP1 upgrade is available now. According to the Vista team blog, KB935509, the first of these, "modifies the boot loader to enable successful install or uninstall of the service pack if the PC uses BitLocker