Windows 7 update prevents crashing

[andrew129260]

This update fixes an issue that may cause a Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2-based computer to crash. This issue occurs when a program that uses Windows Filtering Platform (such as an antivirus program) is running on the computer.

Update fixes an issue that causes Windows to crash


This update fixes an issue that may cause a Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2-based computer to crash. This issue occurs when a program that uses Windows Filtering Platform (such as an antivirus program) is running on the computer.

So any program that uses that API framework will be less likely to crash.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Window...ering_Platform

"Windows Filtering Platform (WFP) is a set of system services and an application programming interface introduced with Windows Vista that allows applications to tie into the packet processing and filtering pipeline of the new network stack. It provides features such as integrated communication and it can be configured for invoking processing logic on a per-application basis. It is intended for use by firewalls and other packet-processing or connection monitoring components."

In a real stripped down sense, it means any program that uses the windows API (application programming interface) for monitoring the network connection of the PC, such as a firewall or antivirus program, Network port sniffer, etc. will be less likely to crash should a issue occur within the code of the program or the way it talks to the interface.

 

[goodlad]

Sounds definitely sweet

Andrew, was this patch included in the released update on Jan 14th ? Or do u we need to download this as a fresh update ?

 

[andrew129260]

It was published on windows update yesterday. If you updated all updates today then you have the update.

 

[ThrashZone]

Thanks for the heads up,
This is a Optional update so I didn't load it yet because I hadn't researched it yet,
Cheers.

 

[IownAmoneyPit]

To check if you installed this update Jan 14th it is listed as: Update for Windows 7 (KB2913431)

 

[derekimo]

Thanks for the heads up,
This is a Optional update so I didn't load it yet because I hadn't researched it yet,
Cheers.

I believe it's listed as recommended, I didn't have any optional updates of the 6 that were offered yesterday.

I guess it could be different on different systems though.

Thanks IoAP, that helps.

 

[goodlad]

Thanks for the confirmation Andrew, just like derekimo I didn't have any optional updates either, all 6 installed. Was a super slow installation though (after restart) compared to earlier updates.

 

[andrew129260]

Thanks for the heads up,
This is a Optional update so I didn't load it yet because I hadn't researched it yet,
Cheers.

That is Odd, it was not optional for me.

 

[ThrashZone]

Okay I do not install recommended updates the same as important ones/ the box is unchecked,
So everything optional and recommended show up in the same optional section even though it was or is a recommended update,
Which to me is still optional but this one might come in handy as I also have 13 other updates which are to me unnecessary even though a few of them might be recommended,
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[aritra2116]

I check for updates everyday so I should've got that update by now. Thanks for the mention.

 

[derekimo]

Okay I do not install recommended updates the same as important ones/ the box is unchecked,
So everything optional and recommended show up in the same optional section even though it was or is a recommended update,
Which to me is still optional but this one might come in handy as I also have 13 other updates which are to me unnecessary even though a few of them might be recommended,
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The update in the OP (KB2913431) is not listed in your list of optional updates.

I had no optional updates, how long have those been waiting?

 

[ThrashZone]

I downloaded it after my first reply
If you look up ie11 it will list as a recommended update for windows 7,
Most of the others are for remote desktop,
There's one to be able to write windows 8 apps I believe the 53mg net framework 4.5.2...

 

[derekimo]

I downloaded it after my first reply
If you look up ie11 it will list as a recommended update for windows 7,
Most of the others are for remote desktop,
There's one to be able to write windows 8 apps I believe the 53mg net framework 4.5.2...

IE11 was in the front when it was offered to me, same with the .NET

Looks like you had those hidden previously.

 

[ThrashZone]

I doubt it I do not hide updates if in doubt I just let them collect dust,
Besides some of the updates get replaced by current versions too so possibly that would explain it ?
Cheers.

 

[derekimo]

That could be it, I'm sure different systems do different things.

 

[ThrashZone]

You know at first I thought they were sorted by size
But Silverlight on top is bazar to me I always considered it as a windows item via Microsoft owned,
But fairly an unnecessary update unless you want to watch Microsoft help videos or stream from Netflix I believe ?
Cheers.

 

[Dallas 7]

It wasn't listed as optional on mine, it was in the Important list.

 

[ThrashZone]

It wasn't listed as optional on mine, it was in the Important list.

I'm sure it would be in the Optional section if this box was Unchecked,

 

[Dallas 7]

You are correct Thrash, I do have that box checked.

 

[andrew129260]

You are correct Thrash, I do have that box checked.

Same here, makes sense now.