Will This update Break My Windows 7?

michael diemer

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[FONT=&quot]I am running Malwarebytes on windows 7. Recently, when I ran a scan, I got this message as Malwarebytes was updating:

"For devices running Windows 7, to install, upgrade, or update your Malwarebytes product, you must have the Microsoft™ 2019-09 Security Update installed. To learn more, see Microsoft's support article 2019 SHA-2 Code Signing Support requirement for Windows and WSUS.[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]To apply the Microsoft 2019-09 Security Update, see the Windows 7 section of How to download a Windows update manually. If you have problems applying this security update, please contact Microsoft Support."

The Microsoft Support Article on this update is here: 2019 SHA-2 Code Signing Support requirement for Windows and WSUS[/FONT]
 

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Gateway GT5656
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Windows 7 x64 SP1
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NVIDIA GeForce 6150 SE
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6 GB
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Will This update Break My Windows 7?

:huh:

What makes you think it might?
 

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System One System Two

  • Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    OS
    7 X64
    CPU
    i5 8400
    Motherboard
    gigabyte b365m ds3h
    Memory
    2x8gb 3200mhz
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    pure power 11 400w cm
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    Coolermaster
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    cryorig m9i
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    g5400
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    ga b365m ds3h
    Memory
    8gb ddr4 2400
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    xfx pro 450w
Just checking to see if anyone had encountered any issues with it. I stopped updating Windows 7 awhile back, so I'm pretty much out of the loop as far as updates go.
 

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PC/Desktop
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Gateway GT5656
OS
Windows 7 x64 SP1
CPU
AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ / 3.0 GHz
Motherboard
NVIDIA GeForce 6150 SE
Memory
6 GB
Monitor(s) Displays
Lenovo LED
Screen Resolution
1920 X 1080
Hard Drives
Windows on 500 GB spinner; Ubuntu 16 on Sandisk 250GB SSD; Bodhi5 on Samsung 250GB SSD; another old spinner for fooling around.
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Original that came with computer
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Logitech wireless
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Microsoft Sec Essentials
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Vivaldi
Just checking to see if anyone had encountered any issues with it. I stopped updating Windows 7 awhile back, so I'm pretty much out of the loop as far as updates go.

No problem with it installed on my two W7 machines.

You'll need it as the less secure SHA-1 signing is no longer used by many providers, not just Malwarebytes, for exmaple:

Microsoft to remove all SHA-1 Windows downloads next week | ZDNet

Deprecation of SHA-1 code signing - KnowledgeBase v7.2 - Macrium Reflect Knowledgebase
 

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System One System Two

  • Computer type
    Laptop
    Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
    Toshiba satellite C650D
    OS
    Windows 7 Home Premium x64
    CPU
    AMD V120
    Memory
    4GB
    Internet Speed
    150 Mbps
    Antivirus
    MSE
    Browser
    IE11, Edge, Firefox
    Other Info
    I also have W7 Pro on my System Two, and several W7 Hyper-V VMs. My other machines run Windows 10/11. Their specs are in my Ten Forums & Eleven Forum profiles.
  • Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model Number
    Lenovo Thinkpad T430
    OS
    Windows 7 Pro x64
    CPU
    Intel i5-3320M
    Memory
    8 GB
    Hard Drives
    250GB Samsung SSD 860 EVO
    Other Info
    Antivirus: MSE
Thanks guys, I'll go ahead and install it.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Gateway GT5656
OS
Windows 7 x64 SP1
CPU
AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ / 3.0 GHz
Motherboard
NVIDIA GeForce 6150 SE
Memory
6 GB
Monitor(s) Displays
Lenovo LED
Screen Resolution
1920 X 1080
Hard Drives
Windows on 500 GB spinner; Ubuntu 16 on Sandisk 250GB SSD; Bodhi5 on Samsung 250GB SSD; another old spinner for fooling around.
PSU
Original that came with computer
Keyboard
Logitech wireless
Mouse
Logitech wireless
Antivirus
Microsoft Sec Essentials
Browser
Vivaldi
regarding Windows 7 and the Malwarebytes software, see this Malwarebytes forum topic
"A Missing Security Update is required to update MB": What still updates?

there's a specific "legacy" version of the Malwarebytes 4.x program available for download there that will install & work on Windows 7 systems without the SHA-2 updates (KB4490628 & KB4474419) installed

edit - but if OP has both SHA-2 updates installed for Win7, he can update to newer versions of Malwarebytes and not have to download & install the "legacy" version
 

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Dell Inspiron 620
OS
Windows 7 SP1 Home Premium 64bit [x64]
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2310 CPU @ 2.90GHz
Memory
6 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Intel HD Graphics 2000
Sound Card
Conexant CX20641 HD Audio
Hard Drives
Western Digital 1TB (1024GB) WD10EALX-759BA1
Internet Speed
Spectrum Cable Internet up to 100Mbps
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