Windows 8 Microsoft re-releases security update

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The recent update dated 27th August 2014 which caused issues and was withdrawn has now been re-released by Microsoft.
Be aware that this update still has issues:

Known issues with this security update

• Known issue 1
  After you install this security update, fonts that are installed in a location other than the default fonts directory (%windir%\fonts\) cannot be changed when they are loaded into any active session. Attempts to change, replace, or delete these fonts are blocked, and a "File in use" message is displayed.
  
  For more information, go to the following Microsoft webpages:
  Font Installation and Deletion
  AddFontResource function
  AddFontResourceEx function
  RemoveFontResource function
  RemoveFontResourceEx function
• Known issue 2
  After you install this update, the z-order of the windows is changed. (The z-order calls the SetWindowPos function together with the HWND_TOP parameter.) Therefore, the windows of certain applications may become invisible or may be incorrectly displayed behind other windows.
  
  Status
  We are currently working on a resolution for this issue.
  
  Notes
  This issue also occurs after you install the following updates:
  • 2965768 Stop error 0x3B when an application changes the z-order of a window in Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1
  • 2970228 Update to support the new currency symbol for the Russian ruble in Windows
  • 2973201 MS14-039: Description of the security update for Windows on-screen keyboard: July 8, 2014
  • 2975719 August 2014 update rollup for Windows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2

Ref:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2993651

 

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The recent security update released by Microsoft on 27th August 2014 has been re-released following its withdrawal due to reported issues. However, users should be aware that the update still has known issues:

Known Issues with the Security Update:​

1. Issue with Fonts:
   • Fonts installed in a location other than the default font directory (%windir%\fonts) cannot be modified after the security update is installed. Attempts to change, replace, or delete these fonts are blocked, with a "File in use" message displayed.
2. Z-Order of Windows Issue:
   • Upon installation of the update, the z-order of windows is altered. This affects the visibility and display of windows in certain applications. Some windows may become invisible or incorrectly displayed behind others due to changes in z-order.

     Resolution Status:​

   • Microsoft is actively working on resolving the z-order issue related to the security update. They acknowledge the problem and are dedicated to addressing it to restore the proper functionality of affected applications.

     Notes:​

   • The z-order issue extends to updates such as:
   • KB2965768: Stop error 0x3B when changing z-order of a window in Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1.
   • KB2970228: Update to support the new currency symbol for the Russian ruble in Windows.
   • KB2973201: Security update for Windows on-screen keyboard in July 2014.
   • KB2975719: August 2014 update rollup for Windows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2. Users should be cautious when applying this security update to avoid potential disruptions related to font handling and z-order issues. Microsoft will continue to work on resolving these problems to ensure a smoother user experience without compromising system stability.