First actual "system" update i seen on Windows update

First actual "system" update i seen on Windows update!


Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB974332)
Download size: 1.7 MB
You may need to restart your computer for this update to take effect.
Update type: Recommended
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.
More information:
Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Application Compatibility Update
Help and Support:
Microsoft Help and Support


Yay

Not that i see the need for updates, the OS runs fine for me :)

mn072065 said:

ussj4brolli said:

First actual "system" update i seen on Windows update!


Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB974332)
Download size: 1.7 MB
You may need to restart your computer for this update to take effect.
Update type: Recommended
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.
More information:
Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Application Compatibility Update
Help and Support:
Microsoft Help and Support


Yay

Not that i see the need for updates, the OS runs fine for me :)

Thanks for the info, anyone notice any problems with this update before I install? Thanks
I have build 7600 Ultimate 64 bit installed.

I see no issues... i didnt even need to restart after install. (x64 pro RTM)

Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Application Compatibility Update
The kinds of problems that are resolved by application compatibility updates

When you try to install and run certain legacy games or applications in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2, you may experience one or more of the following symptoms:

• The game, the application, or the firmware is installed incorrectly.
• The game, the application, or the firmware causes system instability.
• The primary functions of the game, the application, or the firmware do not work correctly.

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Applications that experience a change in behavior after you install this update

The following table shows the applications that were added to the cumulative update package. This table also shows the behavior of the application after you install the update.

Application compatibility updates trigger several changes in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2. The following are the three most common:

• Hard block
  The update puts a hard block on the application. A hard block prevents an application that is incompatible with Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 from running on the system.
  Note Microsoft enables Windows to put a hard block on a non-Microsoft application only if the manufacturer of the application gives its consent.
• Soft block
  The update puts a soft block on the application. A soft block notifies you when an application that is incompatible with Windows 7 starts to run.
• Update
  The update improves the application’s functionality in Windows 7.

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Applications that are included in the August 2009 update

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ApplicationBehavior after you install the update Alcohol 52%Update enables Windows 7 compatible Alcohol 52% versions to workAltiris and Symantec Virtual Software up to version 6.1.499.xUpgrade Block to avoid errors during Windows upgrade ZoomText version 9.18Driver hard Block to prevent an error Dell Printer Driver (Models-V105, V305 and V505)Upgrade Block to avoid setup failure Trend Micro Internet Security 2007Upgrade Block to avoid error during Windows upgrade Trend Micro Internet Security 2008Upgrade Block to avoid error during Windows upgrade Trend Micro Internet Security 2009Upgrade Block to avoid error during Windows upgrade YiDongFeiXin version 2.2.x and version 3.5.xEnables application to work PGP Desktop up to version 9.xSoft Block to warn about possible issue after Windows upgradeTrend Micro VirusBuster 2008Upgrade Block to avoid errors Windows Live Photo GalleryUpdate Windows Live Photo Gallery to avoid file association issue with Windows Media Player OCX