Important When you install this update (KB3013767) from Windows Update, KB2999323 is included in the installation.
The December 2014 update rollup package for Windows RT, Windows 8, and Windows Server 2012 resolves issues and includes performance and reliability improvements. We recommend that you apply this update rollup as part of your regular maintenance routines. Check out the fixed issues in this update.
Issues that this update fixes
This update package fixes the issues that are documented in the following Microsoft Knowledge Base articles:
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KB 3013776 System freezes when you use a domain account to start an application
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KB 3013043 Filesystem data is corrupted on a Windows-based computer that has more than one NUMA node
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KB 3012712 New data blocks initialize incorrectly when a differencing VHD is expanded
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KB 3004394 December 2014 update for Windows Root Certificate Program in Windows
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KB 2999802 Solid lines instead of dotted lines are printed in Windows
How to obtain this update
To obtain this update, use one of the following methods.
Method 1: Windows Update
This update is provided as an Important update from Windows Update. To obtain this update from Windows Update, follow these steps:
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Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then tap Search. Or, if you are using a mouse, point to the lower-right corner of the screen, and then click Search.
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Tap or click Settings.
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In the search box, type Windows Update.
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Tap or click Install optional updates.
Method 2: Microsoft Download Center
You can obtain the stand-alone update package through the Microsoft Download Center.Download the x86-based Windows 8 update package now.Download the x64-based Windows 8 update package now.Download the x64-based Windows Server 2012 update package now. Note The update for Windows RT can be obtained only from Windows Update. For more information about how to download Microsoft support files, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
119591 How to obtain Microsoft support files from online services Microsoft scanned this file for viruses. Microsoft used the most current virus-detection software that was available on the date that the file was posted. The file is stored on security-enhanced servers that help prevent any unauthorized changes to the file.
Update information
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites to apply this update.
Restart information
You must restart the computer after you apply this update.
Update replacement information
This update does not replace any previously released update.
File information
File detail information
For a list of the files that are provided in this update 3013767, download the file information for update 3013767.
File hash information
The following table lists the thumbprints of the certificates that are used to sign the updates (.msu). Verify the certificate thumbprint in this Microsoft Knowledge Base article against the certificate thumbprint that is indicated on the update that you download.
File name |
SHA1 and SHA2 |
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Windows8-RT-KB3013767-arm.msu |
SHA1: 9D2633B1AB147B14FC5B6B2ED0F9A83C754CDF69 SHA256: 7082B82B7F9B83EFF9DE889E5AE4CA811E7BFC74D564B5B44FFCA99A7E8BD109 |
Windows8-RT-KB3013767-x64.msu |
SHA1: 7BCD1D5D9FC25B0AF31EA8C80B37C3EB89F5AD98 SHA256: 5D5E1AAA1EA1BB60D82D6C526FC4E2602FD241D305B5A3FD2798F0D378F35567 |
Windows8-RT-KB3013767-x86.msu |
SHA1: 04560BBC50C0207E3FB170B685A030B174E66EC6 SHA256: E2ADA42BF2F408E919539FA9ADFA5BDBEBFC8039C85B96F20BF0DC33EDCEB36D |
indows8-RT-KB2999323-arm.msu |
SHA1: 111FF23AADAC94D069CDCFF204674FBA9F3EA515 SHA256: CDA827E77D00A37B963911B0D28E6C10597FE9E3ADF68DCD3ED2E0AC1644F047 |
Windows8-RT-KB2999323-x64.msu |
SHA1: B5F4A2A0A0BB3970C04DE810ED6BD68733E361DD SHA256: DC4255F64F79739A53B743A167915414FF3BDF52AEA15D86EB532D3CE03704DF |
Windows8-RT-KB2999323-x86.msu |
SHA1: 74DD593259AE834326F2D276F0FA547E8FCD3E66 SHA256: 29D1BB623E65513534499EA386A9EF821D06DFAF2F342230C4626EDB2A0D973D |
References
For more information about Windows Update, go to the following Microsoft websites:
Troubleshoot problems with installing updates
Frequently asked questions about Windows automatic updatesSee the terminology that Microsoft uses to describe software updates.