Windows calls KB3193414 update important, but...

ejromig said:

My system has the same "Important Update" exactly as shown above

timfs said:

And then there's this

Is this Microsoft security essentails update genuine? - Microsoft Community

While I could imagine that as a possible cause, ie multiple languages installed, therefore you receive a locale specific update (earlier than others), I do not have any additional languages installed, let alone any chinese or multi-language packs, and the lack of a KB article is still suspicious to me, I mean, people over in China like some technical details too, don't they? :)

Also the linked thread in the chinese MS support forums doesn't seem to prove any validity... could the KB article possibly be region restricted?

SGvagon said:

This update removes Scan via MSE from right click menu on files http://s20.postimg.org/oj17k04a5/screenshot_240.png (this is gone) . So do not install this now and wait for more informations from Microsoft!

mecanicogolf said:

I´ve heard it has something about PC´s that have more than one language installed. It´s intended for the Chinese language, but for some reason Microsoft put it and my PC (I´ve got English and Spanish installed and I can go back and forth). Also, seems like it updated all by itself too. I did not give it permission. Kinda like a Windows 10 thing last year. Microsoft! Geez............

UsernameIssues said:

SGvagon said:

This update removes Scan via MSE from right click menu on files http://s20.postimg.org/oj17k04a5/screenshot_240.png (this is gone) . So do not install this now and wait for more informations from Microsoft!

Correct, it does remove the scan file(s)/folder(s) option from Explorer's right click context menu.

Before this update:
Attachment 392218

After this update:
Attachment 392219

"Send to" work around:
Attachment 392220
This work around works for entire folders too. Right click on the file of folder of interest and "send" that file or folder to the batch file mentioned below.

Create a batch file with these two lines:

Code:

"C:\Program Files\Microsoft Security Client\MpCmdRun.exe" -Scan -ScanType 3 -File %1
pause

Scans a single file or single folder.

Or use these two lines in your batch file:

Code:

for %%i in (%*) do "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Security Client\MpCmdRun.exe" -Scan -ScanType 3 -File %1
pause

Scans multiple files or multiple folders. But you might reach a limit.



Put that batch file in your "Send to" folder.

Code:

C:\Users\username\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\SendTo

I have seen updates come out with no info.
In a day or two, this link might have some info:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3193414


:-(
Attachment 392221

Bob297571 said:

If you need right click "scan functionality" back you can uninstall MSE and then reinstall again MS has the standalone versions availble. Dont run windows update between otherwise it will throw "Defender" updates at you. kb3193414 will reappear soon afterwards so you can hide it. However heres the kicker theres nothing out there on wether this update is crucial for future updates and/or dependancies and its really up to you if you want right click scan back and how much you want to risk. So if you do youll need to watch for regular MSE updates and if they fail or not

RayBone said:

UsernameIssues said:

SGvagon said:

This update removes Scan via MSE from right click menu on files http://s20.postimg.org/oj17k04a5/screenshot_240.png (this is gone) . So do not install this now and wait for more informations from Microsoft!

Correct, it does remove the scan file(s)/folder(s) option from Explorer's right click context menu.

Before this update:
Attachment 392218

After this update:
Attachment 392219

"Send to" work around:
Attachment 392220
This work around works for entire folders too. Right click on the file of folder of interest and "send" that file or folder to the batch file mentioned below.

Create a batch file with these two lines:

Code:

"C:\Program Files\Microsoft Security Client\MpCmdRun.exe" -Scan -ScanType 3 -File %1
pause

Scans a single file or single folder.

Or use these two lines in your batch file:

Code:

for %%i in (%*) do "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Security Client\MpCmdRun.exe" -Scan -ScanType 3 -File %1
pause

Scans multiple files or multiple folders. But you might reach a limit.



Put that batch file in your "Send to" folder.

Code:

C:\Users\username\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\SendTo

I have seen updates come out with no info.
In a day or two, this link might have some info:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3193414


:-(
Attachment 392221

Thank you for the work around even though I didn't install the update it's still nice to have this info I created and tested the bat file and it works really just as good as the other way if not a little faster because there is no GUI to slow down the scan

I tried it too. It works. Thanks. Now maybe I'll install the update to make sure I get the next ones installed properly. Maybe the next one will fix this bug.

pxfragonard said:

ejromig said:

My system has the same "Important Update" exactly as shown above

timfs said:

And then there's this

Is this Microsoft security essentails update genuine? - Microsoft Community

While I could imagine that as a possible cause, ie multiple languages installed, therefore you receive a locale specific update (earlier than others), I do not have any additional languages installed, let alone any chinese or multi-language packs, and the lack of a KB article is still suspicious to me, I mean, people over in China like some technical details too, don't they? :)

Also the linked thread in the chinese MS support forums doesn't seem to prove any validity... could the KB article possibly be region restricted?

RayBone said:

UsernameIssues said:

Correct, it does remove the scan file(s)/folder(s) option from Explorer's right click context menu.

Before this update:
Attachment 392218

After this update:
Attachment 392219

"Send to" work around:
Attachment 392220
This work around works for entire folders too. Right click on the file of folder of interest and "send" that file or folder to the batch file mentioned below.

Create a batch file with these two lines:

Code:

"C:\Program Files\Microsoft Security Client\MpCmdRun.exe" -Scan -ScanType 3 -File %1
pause

Scans a single file or single folder.

Or use these two lines in your batch file:

Code:

for %%i in (%*) do "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Security Client\MpCmdRun.exe" -Scan -ScanType 3 -File %1
pause

Scans multiple files or multiple folders. But you might reach a limit.



Put that batch file in your "Send to" folder.

Code:

C:\Users\username\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\SendTo

I have seen updates come out with no info.
In a day or two, this link might have some info:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3193414


:-(
Attachment 392221

Thank you for the work around even though I didn't install the update it's still nice to have this info I created and tested the bat file and it works really just as good as the other way if not a little faster because there is no GUI to slow down the scan

I tried it too. It works. Thanks. Now maybe I'll install the update to make sure I get the next ones installed properly. Maybe the next one will fix this bug.

Until there is an actual KB actual in english that I can find on an MS server I will avoid

How do I create the batch file?

Thanks. Let's all hope that Microsoft comes out with a fix for this.

ESL said:

Thanks. Let's all hope that Microsoft comes out with a fix for this.

to get to the send to folder under your user account name

"C:\Users\username\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\SendTo"


1. open "My Computer"
2. Upper right hand corner where it say's "Organize" click then
3. click on "Folder and search options" then click on
4. middle tab or "View"
5. Scroll down to "hidden files and folders"
6. click on the bubble for "Show hidden files, folders and drives"
7. Click "OK"

Now you should be able to see AppData folder

Oh and like the original poster said you should name the batch file something like ScanWithMSE.bat then save it in the send to folder

Funny because I don't have KB3193414 installed on my PC but I still don't have that "scan with" in my context menu and I know I had it not that long ago. I think it's more that just the KB that's causing this to happen. The DOS workaround is not a solution I want to have to deal with with my AV software. I hope Microsoft quits screwing the pooch with Windows (consumer versions) as much as they have. I made a great living supporting their product for the last 20 years and I would hate to see that end... :)