Matsuda Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 The company however decided to make 8.1 Update mandatory for those whose computers are powered by Windows 8.1, so in case they do not install it by May 13, their systems would no longer receive updates and security patches.With this in mind, Redmond has lately tried to fix the errors and make it possible for users who cannot install the update to do it easily via the automatic Windows Update system. As a result, computers running Windows 8.1 recently received another KB2919355 patch that addresses error 80073712 and is supposed to make installation a smoother process.Microsoft has already confirmed this error and provided some guidance in order to install Windows 8.1 Update, explaining that in some cases the problems are caused by some corrupted components.“To resolve this issue, use a tool to clean up the corruption. To do this, visit the Microsoft Download Center, search for KB2919355, and then download the clearcompressionflag.exe file that is associated with the latest version of KB2919355. After you run this tool, try to install update 2919355 again,” the company said.As mentioned, Windows 8.1 Update is becoming a mandatory package for those who are running Windows 8.1 right now and with Patch Tuesday taking place next week, make sure that you install it in time. Microsoft claims that all future improvements will actually be based on Windows 8.1 Update, so that's why it decided to make it mandatory for everyone running Windows 8.1 right now. Windows 8 users, on the other hand, can continue running the same OS version.“All future security and nonsecurity updates for Windows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2 require this update to be installed. We recommend that you install this update on your Windows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1, or Windows Server 2012 R2-based computer in order to receive continued future updates,” Microsoft said.Windows 8.1 Update brings a number of improvements aimed at the traditional desktop, including options to pin Metro apps to the taskbar, Start screen enhancements, easier to reach power controls in the Modern UI, as well as a title bar and minimize and close buttons for Windows Store apps. A second update bringing a Start menu and options to run Metro apps in separate windows is coming this summer.Source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rok Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 (edited) The company however decided to make 8.1 Update mandatory for those whose computers are powered by Windows 8.1, so in case they do not install it by May 13, their systems would no longer receive updates and security patches.At last something well they did. People on one hand cry vulnerabilities, and the other they won't update their systems. Next, MS must boot off those who have not upgraded or blocked the Windows 8.1 mandatory updates. Edited May 8, 2014 by Rok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrEzi Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 The company however decided to make 8.1 Update mandatory for those whose computers are powered by Windows 8.1, so in case they do not install it by May 13, their systems would no longer receive updates and security patches.At last something well they did. People on one hand cry vulnerabilities, and the other they won't update their systems. Next, MS must boot off those who have not upgraded or blocked the Windows 8.1 mandatory updates. I agree...to some degree. Some of the users are less tech-savvy and are having really big issues with the Update 1 failing to install. For me it took 3 days until I've found a valid and working solution and I consider myself if not a geek then an advanced/experienced user for sure... Most of the users just don't want to perform a refresh/reinstall (so did I) and are left out cold not because they don't want to, but because they simply can't. What I find more funny is that MS still didn't put the solution that worked for me into the online help database (basically a deinstallation of a few components via dism, then a dism repository cleanup). Never the less -- good that they are at least trying to fix it for all users. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rok Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 The company however decided to make 8.1 Update mandatory for those whose computers are powered by Windows 8.1, so in case they do not install it by May 13, their systems would no longer receive updates and security patches.At last something well they did. People on one hand cry vulnerabilities, and the other they won't update their systems. Next, MS must boot off those who have not upgraded or blocked the Windows 8.1 mandatory updates.What I find more funny is that MS still didn't put the solution that worked for me into the online help database (basically a deinstallation of a few components via dism, then a dism repository cleanup).What components were those ?? I had downloaded and installed the Windows 8.1 updates, and faced no problems during or after the installation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterupc Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 The company however decided to make 8.1 Update mandatory for those whose computers are powered by Windows 8.1, so in case they do not install it by May 13, their systems would no longer receive updates and security patches.At last something well they did. People on one hand cry vulnerabilities, and the other they won't update their systems. Next, MS must boot off those who have not upgraded or blocked the Windows 8.1 mandatory updates.What I find more funny is that MS still didn't put the solution that worked for me into the online help database (basically a deinstallation of a few components via dism, then a dism repository cleanup).What components were those ?? I had downloaded and installed the Windows 8.1 updates, and faced no problems during or after the installation.If you didn't have problems then there's nothing to do with this new patch... it has nothing new, it only resolves issues with it's installation process Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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