Kb3006137

[Swizz]

Hello all..

I received an update this evening "KB3006137"

(Update changes the currency symbol of Lithuania from the Lithuanian litas (Lt) to the euro (€) in Windows)

Update type: Recommended
Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
More information:
Update changes the currency symbol of Lithuania from the Lithuanian litas (Lt) to the euro (
Help and Support:
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Is this completely necessary to install?

Thanks all.

 

[Lady Fitzgerald]

I was wondering the same thing. I remember the fiasco from the Russian ruble one.

 

[derekimo]

I don't know whether it's necessary or not but I had no ill effects after installing it.

Since it's a Recommended update, I think you can safely ignore or hide it if you don't want it.

Recommended updates address non-critical problems or help enhance your computing experience. While these updates do not address fundamental issues with your computer or Windows software, they can offer meaningful improvements. These can be installed automatically.Recommended updates address non-critical problems or help enhance your computing experience. While these updates do not address fundamental issues with your computer or Windows software, they can offer meaningful improvements. These can be installed automatically.

Updates: frequently asked questions - Windows Help

 

[Computer0304]

Well, it is not really necessary in my opinion if you do not need to use the Lithuanian language. But, I guess you can get this update for future proofing.

 

[Swizz]

Oh yes I remember that Russian update, if I recall a few people were a little dubious about that one too

 

[derekimo]

I'm pretty sure it's just doing this for you if you don't want to mess with doing it manually,

How to manually change the currency symbol for Lithuania

Click Start, type Change the date, time, or number format in the Start Search box, and then click Change the date, time, or number format in the programs list.

Note If you are prompted for an administrator password or for confirmation, type the password, or click Continue.
In the Region and Language dialog box, click Additional settings on the Formats tab.
Click the Currency tab, and then change Currency symbol from Lt to €.

Note If you have applied the hotfix that is described in the "Resolution" section, and you want to change the currency symbol to the earlier version, click the Currency tab, select € in the Currency symbol list, and then type Lt.
Click OK two times to apply the change.
After you make this change, the new currency symbol is displayed as your system currency in all Windows and Office products.

Update changes the currency symbol of Lithuania from the Lithuanian litas (Lt) to the euro (

 

[NoelDP]

Nah, it's doing a lot more than just flipping switches - there's 194 files in the download which have to be installed!

 

[Lady Fitzgerald]

Oh yes I remember that Russian update, if I recall a few people were a little dubious about that one too

They were more than just dubious. Many machines were messed up by the initial update and M$ had to pull the update, fix it, then reissue it.

 

[in2christ]

Nah, it's doing a lot more than just flipping switches - there's 194 files in the download which have to be installed!

How do you view these ?

 

[NoelDP]

The KB article details 136 of them - but misses out the cat/mum files
Other than that you have to expand the full download files and check that.

 

[in2christ]

The KB article details 136 of them - but misses out the cat/mum files
Other than that you have to expand the full download files and check that.

Thanks. But where do I find the file(s) to expand ?

 

[Seffrid]

Given that it's not critical, I wonder why they felt it necessary to release this update out of schedule rather than waiting a couple of weeks for the usual monthly updates?

I have no plans on installing it immediately, if at all. I'll wait and see what is said about it here and elsewhere.

 

[Computer0304]

Well, like I said in post 4, this was most likely made specifically for Lithuania. Unless you need to use the language, it is not really necessary.

 

[Scottyboy99]

I installed it. At time had no idea what it did but took a leap of faith. Find windows updates a nerve wracking time these days but it went in fine. No nasty side effects witnessed

 

[NoelDP]

MS always release non-important updates on the last Tuesday - have done for 10 years.

 

[NoelDP]

The KB article details 136 of them - but misses out the cat/mum files
Other than that you have to expand the full download files and check that.

Thanks. But where do I find the file(s) to expand ?

either the MS update catalog or the KB articles.