The August 2014 Windows RT 8, Windows 8, and Windows Server 2012 update rollup package 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 and the
prerequisites in this update.
This update is released on September 2, 2014.
Issues that this update rollup fixes
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This update package fixes the issues that are documented in the following Microsoft Knowledge Base articles:
2981679
(https://support.microsoft.com/kb/2981679/
)
Profile service crashes when you log on and then log off many times in Windows Server 2012
2980751
(https://support.microsoft.com/kb/2980751/
)
DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION Stop error occurs randomly when you use Windows 8 or Windows Server 2012
2979104
(https://support.microsoft.com/kb/2979104/
)
0xc0000142 error is not logged in Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012
2978030
(https://support.microsoft.com/kb/2978030/
)
User-mode thread pool reliability improvements for multi-node systems in Windows 8 or Windows Server 2012
2973290
(https://support.microsoft.com/kb/2973290/
)
A third-party authentication dialog cannot be displayed if you click back arrow on logon page in Windows RT or Windows 8
2961042
(https://support.microsoft.com/kb/2961042/
)
Printer server goes offline when you wake up the computer at another network location in Windows 8.1 or Windows 8
2925479
(https://support.microsoft.com/kb/2925479/
)
Useless characters are logged in Event ID 153 in Windows
2983202
(https://support.microsoft.com/kb/2983202/
)
Update to display Supplementary Characters correctly in Windows
2982431
(https://support.microsoft.com/kb/2982431/
)
Window is blank when you run a RemoteApp program that is located on a Windows 8 or Windows Server 2012-based server
2980754
(https://support.microsoft.com/kb/2980754/
)
iSCSI target service crashes randomly in Windows Server 2012 R2 or Windows Server 2012
2980293
(https://support.microsoft.com/kb/2980293/
)
"0x00000050" Stop error when an x86-based version of an application runs on a Windows Server 2012-based server
2979957
(https://support.microsoft.com/kb/2979957/
)
Memory usage of Wmiprvse.exe keeps increasing when you run an application or script in Windows
2979525
(https://support.microsoft.com/kb/2979525/
)
Update to enable discovery of cloud services in Server Manager in Windows
2979059
(https://support.microsoft.com/kb/2979059/
)
Latvian currency information and default numeric separator of input locale for Swiss is incorrect in Windows
2978092
(https://support.microsoft.com/kb/2978092/
)
Graphics software or applications crash when they use WARP for software rendering in Windows
2976884
(https://support.microsoft.com/kb/2976884/
)
"Access denied error" when Hyper-V Replica Broker goes online in a Windows Server 2012 or Windows Server 2012 R2 cluster
2976517
(https://support.microsoft.com/kb/2976517/
)
Thumbnail is displayed as a black picture when you edit a WMV video in Windows 8.1 or Windows 8
2975069
(https://support.microsoft.com/kb/2975069/
)
Lsass.exe on domain controller crashes when installing Active Directory in Windows Server 2012 R2 or Windows Server 2012
2973337
(https://support.microsoft.com/kb/2973337/
)
SHA512 is disabled in Windows
2970228
(https://support.microsoft.com/kb/2970228/
)
Update to support the new currency symbol for the Russian ruble in Windows
2965351
(https://support.microsoft.com/kb/2965351/
)
"Error_FILE_NOT_FOUND" when you print to a shared network printer
2964429
(https://support.microsoft.com/kb/2964429/
)
Storage Optimizer memory use increases when it runs on thin provisioned LUNs
2974325
(https://support.microsoft.com/kb/2974325/
)
Chkdsk report errors when a snapshot creation is running in Windows
2974838
(https://support.microsoft.com/kb/2974838/
)
VPN connection cannot be established when you use a Wi-Fi connection in Windows 8.1 or Windows 8
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Method 1: Windows Update
This update is provided as an optional update from
Windows Update
(http://update.microsoft.com/)
. To obtain this update from update rollup, follow these steps:
- 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.
- Tap or click Settings.
- In the search box, type Windows Update.
- Tap or click Install optional updates.
Method 2: Microsoft Download Center
You can also obtain the stand-alone update package through the Microsoft Download Center.
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(http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=34afb48b-18b9-40f0-8960-2f7de6dc5fae)
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(http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=abf5660a-1a3a-49fa-af5c-ae1427b507a2)
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(http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=c210021a-1bc6-49d5-8f93-cd4d21638111)
Note The update for Windows RT can be obtained only from Windows Update.
For more information about how to download Microsoft support files, see the following article Microsoft Knowledge Base article:
119591
(https://support.microsoft.com/kb/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.
Prerequisites
To apply this update, follow these steps:
- Install update 2993651
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2993651)
on the Windows 8-based or Windows Server 2012-based computer, and then restart the computer. - Install the update that is described in the How to obtain this update rollup section, and then restart the computer.
Restart information
You must restart the computer after you apply this update rollup.
Update replacement information
This update rollup does not replace any previously released update.
File 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 indicated on the update that you download.
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| File name | SHA1 and SHA2 |
|---|
| Windows8-RT-KB2975331-arm.msu | SHA1: C317D9B6685ED03D2C8ADC8EF52F7BEDA19AD337
SHA256: BDBB9C06672D55B0847111EA9F491DF37B180D18E2C34DE819C1CAE7784A49ED |
| Windows8-RT-KB2975331-x64.msu | SHA1: BA575A3ECC938E11A31F3E6F213EC51E1BF5EFAA
SHA256: 81087CF6F47F4D6B9AF4213394A3AF542E21738CD17604DA4E72A64EFEC80280 |
| Windows8-RT-KB2975331-x86.msu | SHA1: 2AECF2BD4EB3D0579F3DA14173948FCC409FF03E
SHA256: 7EF35E754DFEE69ED1C57F1D7853FFE08A161908518578B14946552230CDE6E1 |
For more information about Windows Update, go to the following Microsoft websites:
For more information about software update terminology, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
824684
(https://support.microsoft.com/kb/824684/
)
Description of the standard terminology that is used to describe Microsoft software updates
Article ID: 2975331 - Last Review: Wednesday, 3 September 2014 - Revision: 12.0
Applies to
- Windows Server 2012 Datacenter
- Windows Server 2012 Standard
- Windows Server 2012 Essentials
- Windows Server 2012 Foundation
- Windows 8 Enterprise
- Windows 8 Pro
- Windows 8
- Windows RT
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