Fix for Error Code KB3081455 Summary
KB3081455 addresses several issues related to Windows Update, including improvements to system reliability and performance. This cumulative update package includes new fixes for Windows operating systems as well as updates that help improve security defense mechanisms.
KB3081455: Patch Details Addressing Specific System Errors
This update primarily resolves several critical vulnerabilities and issues affecting various components of the Windows operating system, such as Internet Explorer, Microsoft Scripting Engine, .NET Framework, Windows Shell, Windows Media Player, Windows Kernel, and others. It also addresses specific flaws in Windows Update that could allow elevation of privilege attacks if a user views or downloads a specially crafted website or file. The update includes improvements to the way Windows handles objects in memory to prevent unauthorized access and provides additional protections against injection-based attacks.
Howto install KB3081455
- Ensure your system meets all prerequisites, including having Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 installed.
- Download KB3081455 from a trusted source such as the official Microsoft Update Catalog.
- Close all running applications and ensure no other updates are being applied simultaneously to avoid conflicts.
- Run the downloaded update file, usually an .exe or .msu installer. Follow any on-screen instructions carefully.
- If prompted, allow User Account Control (UAC) to make necessary changes during installation.
- Wait for the installation process to complete and reboot your computer if instructed by the installer.
- To verify that KB3081455 has been successfully installed, use Windows Update or check through Add/Remove Programs in Control Panel.
- In case of issues after installation, you can roll back changes using System Restore points created before applying the update.
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