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Microsoft released KB4073578, KB4073576 patch to fix unbootable state AMD computer

Do Son January 18, 2018 2 minutes read
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Microsoft has quietly released new updates patches KB4073578 and KB4073576 for Windows 7 and 8.1 systems that should be able to repair patches of Meltdown and Specter that failed to install on AMD computers. However, the company’s information about these new updates raises some issues as the document does not state exactly whether the patches KB4073578 and KB4073576 replace the two previous fixes.

On the other hand, the only information that Microsoft provides for KB4073578 and KB4073576 for Windows 7 and 8.1 computers, respectively, is as follows: The update can be used to repair installation of 2018-KB4056897 (security update only) on January 3, 2018, or January 4, 2018, 2018-KB4056894 (Monthly Summary) The following issues have occured: AMD devices stuck in an unbootable state; the update can be used to repair the installation 20120-KB4056898 January 3, 2018 (for security update only) or 2018-KB4056895 Monthly summary) the following issues have occurred: The AMD device is stuck in an unbootable state.

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According to Microsoft’s official KB page, Microsoft released the fix on January 10 in spite of acknowledging Microsoft processor issues on January 11, and Microsoft’s January 12 update to the official KB4056897 and KB4056894 pages indicated: “AMD processor issue is fixed in KB4073578 / KB4073576.”

In addition, the Windows updates KB4073578 and KB4073576 were released on the Microsoft Update Catalog on January 12 and we still receive reports that users are struggling with these updates, and it’s clear that the Meltdown and Specter patches for Microsoft’s AMD system are clearly one Huge failure, so many computers in the state cannot start. It seems that removing the original patch is still the best solution, and it is worth mentioning that this means that the hardware vulnerability will not be fixed.

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Do Son is the Founder and Editor of SecurityOnline.info. Working in cybersecurity since 2013, he reports on vulnerabilities, malware, and emerging threats, providing timely analysis to help organizations and individuals stay ahead of evolving risks.

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