KB4528069 Update verify can get Extended Security Updates in Windows 7

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Update to verify that eligible Windows 7 SP1 and Server 2008 R2 SP1 devices can get Extended Security Updates

Applies to: Windows 7 Service Pack 1Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1

Note This update is no longer available. Customers who have purchased the Extended Security Update (ESU) for on-premises versions of this OS must follow the procedures in KB4522133 to continue receiving security updates after extended support ends on January 14, 2020. For more information on ESU and which editions are supported, see KB4497181. To verify ESU eligibility, please use any Monthly Rollup or Security Only update released February 11, 2020 or later, such as KB4537820 or KB4537813.


Summary

This optional nonsecurity update will help you verify that your eligible Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) and Server 2008 R2 SP1 devices can continue to get Extended Security Updates (ESUs) after the end of support date of January 14, 2020.

Notes

• This update has no actual security content. This update is a test package we recommend that you deploy in your test environment. Install this update on your on-premise devices that are eligible for ESU.
• This update can be installed on x64-based architecture for Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1and the Windows editions mentioned in Lifecycle FAQ-Extended Security Updates.
• This update can be installed on x86 and x64-based architecture for Windows 7 SP1 and the Windows editions mentioned in Lifecycle FAQ-Extended Security Updates.
• This update is not applicable for Windows 7 Virtual Desktop (WVD) and Windows 7 Embedded OS.
• Installing this update has no impact on getting security updates between now and January 14, 2020.
• For technical support, customers must purchase Extended Security Updates and have an active support plan in place to get technical support on a product that has moved beyond the Extended Support date. Please call 1-800-Microsoft (642-7676) to receive support.

How to get this update

Install this update



Installation instructions

• Install this update from one of the Release Channels such as Microsoft Update Catalog or Windows Server Update Services.
• Verify the successful installation of this update by using your regular process such as Update History.

Prerequisites

You must have the following installed on your on-premise device before you apply this update:

• Install the following SHA-2 code signing support update and servicing stack update (SSU) or a later SSU update:
  • 4474419 SHA-2 code signing support update for Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008: September 23, 2019
  • 4490628 Servicing stack update for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1: March 12, 2019
• Install the following servicing stack update (SSU) and monthly rollup:
  • 4516655 Servicing stack update for Windows 7 SP1 and Server 2008 R2 SP1: September 10, 2019
  • 4519976 October 8, 2019—KB4519976 (Monthly Rollup)
• Install and activate the ESU key. For information about how to install and activate the ESU key, see the How to get Extended Security Updates for eligible Windows devices blog on the Microsoft Tech Community website.
  
  Note After activation, you can then continue to use your current update and servicing strategy to deploy ESU through Windows Update, Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), or whichever update management solution that you prefer.

Restart information

You do not have to restart your device after you apply this update.

Update replacement information

This update does not replace any previously released update.

Troubleshooting

If the installation of this update is unsuccessful, follow these troubleshooting steps:

• Make sure that all the prerequisites mentioned in the "Prerequisites" section are installed successfully. To do this, you can use the command Get-hotfix -id KB<number>. Also, make sure that there is no restart pending on any of the updates.
• Make sure that you are installing this update on the ESU eligible edition and supported architecture.
• Verify that the ESU key is installed and activated successfully by using your script or the slmgr /dlv that you typically use. Reference the blog article to check the ESU key status.
• If you experience issues with any of these steps, call the customer support number 1-800-Microsoft (642-7676) to receive support.

Source: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us...dows-7-and-server-2008-r2-devices-can-get-esu


Direct download links for KB4528069 MSU file from Microsoft Update Catalog:

:ar: Download KB4528069 MSU for Windows 7 32-bit (x86) - 478 KB

:ar: Download KB4528069 MSU for Windows 7 64-bit (x64) - 675 KB

 

[LevelBest]

I haven't seen this update come through yet but if and when it does, does it mean there's a way to get security only updates after January 2020?

 

[torchwood]

Hi LevelBest,

if your specs are correct, Home, you will NOT get it offered.

Its primarilly for Companies, running via a Network domain using KMS/MAK product keys

Note its NOT free.


Roy

 

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In addition:

How to get Extended Security Updates for eligible Windows 7 devices

 

[LevelBest]

Oh right, thanks for clarifying that, back to Plan A then. I'm guessing the updates in Early January will be the last?

 

[Warrior]

I am getting a lot of updates on 2 W7 .
Today 132 in one package.

Is this prep for going off line for patches aft Jan date?

 

[torchwood]

Hi Warrior,

None for me.
That No: sounds like the first tranche of updates after installing SP1


Roy

 

[Warrior]

I already had SP1 installed.

On 9th November got 132 mainly seem to be recommended - last one was KB3006137 and the rest were recommended for W7x64 based system. Had a few more monthly ones since.


May well be normal updates but seem to be a large number of them all right now - so wondered if they were sort of strengthening W7 before cut off date etc.

I have it set for automatic updates and usually find it will download any that failed if I notice them and then set it off to check for updates and get the failed ones intact etc.

Ok then it must just be normal - I am now still debating what to do come the cut off.

Not alone it that I bet - why they did 10 when 7 was IMHO best yet - had a lot of lemons prior but XP was great and then i felt 7 was XP updated and good enough for ever and ever Amen.

 

[erpster4]

AWW CRAP!

looks like Microsoft has pulled KB4528069 from any recent MS Update Catalog searches as searching for KB4528069 now produces no results. the direct msu links to them may still work, however.

And MS support article 4528069 was recently updated on 2/12/2020 to have this note:

Note This update is no longer available. Customers who have purchased the Extended Security Update (ESU) for on-premises versions of this OS must follow the procedures in KB4522133 to continue receiving security updates after extended support ends on January 14, 2020. For more information on ESU and which editions are supported, see KB4497181. To verify ESU eligibility, please use any Monthly Rollup or Security Only update released February 11, 2020 or later, such as KB4537820 or KB4537813.