What's New in the Patch Tuesday Update for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1?

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We've passed the second Tuesday of March 2021, and that means Microsoft continues to roll out updates for all supported Windows versions. While the latest Windows 10 versions are getting updates, Windows 8.1 is still supported, and for enterprises paying for extended security updates, Windows 7 also receives this latest Patch Tuesday update.

As usual, there are two types of updates for both Windows 8.1 and Windows 7, as well as their server updates: the monthly rollup release, which is automatically installed, and the security update, which you need to manually install.

New Features in the Patch Tuesday Update for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1

Starting with Windows 8.1, the monthly update named KB5000848 brings the following changes:

- Addresses an issue where non-domain devices in the same forest do not receive Kerberos Service Ticket from Active Directory DC.
- Resolves the increase in security vulnerability recorded in CVE-2021-1640 related to print commands sent to 'FILE:' ports.

Download the KB5000848 update for Windows 8.1 HERE.

Additionally, there's still an unresolved issue where certain operations, such as renaming files or folders on Cluster Shared Volume (CSV), may fail with error 'STATUS_BAD_IMPERSONATION_LEVEL (0xC00000A5)'. This occurs when performing the operation on the CSV Owner Node from a non-administrator privileged process.

To temporarily address this issue, you can follow one of the two methods below:

- Perform the operation from an administrator privileged process.
- Perform the operation from a node without CSV ownership rights.

Microsoft is actively working on a solution and will provide an update in the upcoming release.

Regarding security update KB5000853, it includes bug fixes similar to those in the monthly rollup update and still has the same unresolved issue mentioned above.
Download security update KB5000853 for Windows 8.1 HERE.

For Windows 7, you'll need to pay for extended security updates to receive any updates at this time. The Patch Tuesday update for Windows 7 also has the same release notes as Windows 8.1.
Download update KB5000841 for Windows 7 HERE.
Download security update KB5000851 for Windows 7 HERE.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What updates were released for Windows 8.1 in March 2021?

In March 2021, the Patch Tuesday update KB5000848 for Windows 8.1 addressed issues with Kerberos Service Tickets and resolved security vulnerabilities related to print commands sent to 'FILE:' ports.

How does the Patch Tuesday update affect Windows 7 users?

Windows 7 users need to pay for extended security updates to receive the latest Patch Tuesday updates. This update includes similar fixes to those for Windows 8.1.

What is the difference between the monthly rollup and security updates?

The monthly rollup update for Windows is automatically installed, while the security update requires manual installation. Both contain important fixes and enhancements for system performance and security.

Are there any known issues with the latest Windows updates?

Yes, there is an unresolved issue where certain operations, like renaming files on Cluster Shared Volume, may fail due to 'STATUS_BAD_IMPERSONATION_LEVEL' errors. Microsoft is actively working on a solution.

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