Windows 7 Updates destroy MBR


  1. Posts : 3
    Windows 7 32 bit
       #1

    Windows 7 Updates destroy MBR


    After a lot of tests it is obvious that at least one of the latest following Windows 7 updates destroys the MBR of the Hard Drive. It is up to Microsoft to help make explanations and to withdraw it.
    KB890830
    KB915597
    KB3013455
    KB3023562
    KB2952664
    KB3004394
    KB3006137
    KB3021917
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  2. Posts : 21,482
    Win 7 x64 Home Premium (and x86 VirtualBox VM)/Win10
       #2

    None of the updates are designed to affect the MBR so far as I know - and the only one that may do so is KB890830 - the MSRT, which may attempt to remove MBR malware if it finds any present. KB915597 are simply Defender updates - but are also involved in removing malware

    There was an issue with the original release version of KB3004394 - which was withdrawn within 24 hours, and has since been updated and re-released. However, there was no mention of MBR problems in any of the dozens/hundreds of reports I have read.
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  3. Posts : 7,055
    Windows 7 Home Premium 32 bit
       #3

    My wife updated her Windows 7 Home Premium 32bit on her Zotac Mini-PC about a week back. I updated my Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit just now.

    The following Important and optional updates were available.

    Windows 7 Updates destroy MBR-28-02-2015-18-29-15.jpg

    Windows 7 Updates destroy MBR-28-02-2015-18-30-24.jpg

    Everything went on well and nothing untoward happened.
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  4. Posts : 3
    Windows 7 32 bit
    Thread Starter
       #4

    NoelDP said:
    None of the updates are designed to affect the MBR so far as I know - and the only one that may do so is KB890830 - the MSRT, which may attempt to remove MBR malware if it finds any present. KB915597 are simply Defender updates - but are also involved in removing malware

    There was an issue with the original release version of KB3004394 - which was withdrawn within 24 hours, and has since been updated and re-released. However, there was no mention of MBR problems in any of the dozens/hundreds of reports I have read.
    That's why I just said one of them. As a matter of fact my MBR destroyed after the installation of the above updates as a whole. I'm glad to hear that the "KB890830" most probably did the dirty job.
    In any case, thank you for your help.
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  5. Posts : 21,482
    Win 7 x64 Home Premium (and x86 VirtualBox VM)/Win10
       #5

    If indeed the MSRT is responsible, it's ONLY because the machine was already infected with MBR malware.
    You should chec it our thoroughly with a variety of virus/malware scanners.
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  6. Posts : 3
    Windows 7 32 bit
    Thread Starter
       #6

    NoelDP said:
    If indeed the MSRT is responsible, it's ONLY because the machine was already infected with MBR malware.
    You should chec it our thoroughly with a variety of virus/malware scanners.
    I had already checked it with Kaspersky I.S.
    Thank you
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  7. Posts : 21,482
    Win 7 x64 Home Premium (and x86 VirtualBox VM)/Win10
       #7

    One app is never enough in these circumstances.
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