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Over the years, users have placed significant trust in Microsoft. The company's designs are considered flawless, yet some updates have tarnished Microsoft's reputation among users.
First up, let's discuss the firmware update for Surface Pro 2.
This update was rolled out in December 2013, introducing a new design for Microsoft's Surface Pro 2 tablet - one of their products. Being a product of the company, updates are regularly pushed through Windows Update.
Microsoft believed that the firmware update would enhance battery life and energy management, but in reality, it had the opposite effect. Some Surface Pro 2 users reported significant battery drain and malfunctioning Sleep function. Notably, this firmware update isn't just a driver; it's a UEFI update, meaning you can't uninstall it and revert to the previous state.
Microsoft announced that on January 14, 2014, there would be a firmware update to fix the issues, more than a month after the problem occurred. The delay could be attributed to their staff wanting to 'celebrate Tet.' Some argue that releasing firmware updates demonstrates care and support from Microsoft. However, reality doesn't reflect this, perhaps explaining why manufacturers seldom release firmware updates regularly.
Secondly, there's the Windows 8.1 update.
Microsoft introduced Windows 8.1 with numerous features and fixes missing in Windows 8, but it inadvertently caused issues for gamers. Changes in mouse behavior led to unintended mouse lag in some PC games.
Microsoft also released an update to address compatibility issues, but most users had to manually create registry keys for affected games in the Registry Editor.
Thirdly, there's the KB2823324 update causing BSOD.
This error, commonly encountered in Windows 7, is often attributed to antivirus software.
Microsoft addressed this by issuing a troubleshooting disk for non-booting machines. This error could stem from various factors like hardware malfunction, Windows errors, software bugs,... making it challenging to pinpoint and fix at its root.
Fourthly, KB2803821 is an update causing issues with WMV formats and games.
The KB2803821 update caused quite a few errors on Windows XP/7/Vista systems.
This update also affected some programs for playing and encoding WMV formats, such as Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Camtasia Studio, and more.
Lastly, there's the KB2821895 update impacting the System File Checker and causing high CPU usage.
Upon installing this update, the 'sfc /scannow' command will freeze the computer for about 10 minutes before reporting system file errors. However, these error messages are often inaccurate and may cause unusually high CPU usage without clear reasons.
With such error-prone updates, the company has consistently released flawed updates on 'Patch Tuesday'. In reality, if you're a Windows user, it's still advisable to install updates to enhance system stability and security. However, before updating, it's crucial to thoroughly research the quality of that version.
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