Download Windows 7 KB4034679 and KB4034664 to enhance PC security

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Published on August 9, 2017

published on August 9, 2017

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This month’s Patch Tuesday edition is all about security. Windows 7 security update KB4034679 and monthly rollup KB4034664 bring a series of security updates to many Windows OS components.

More specifically, here are the exact patch notes for both updates.

KB4034679

Security updates to Windows Server, Microsoft JET Database Engine, Windows kernel-mode drivers, Common Log File System Driver, Microsoft Windows Search Component, and Volume Manager Driver.

This update applies to the following systems: Windows 7 Service Pack 1, Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1.

KB4034664

It is worth mentioning that this security update includes all the fixes and improvements brought by KB4025340, which was released last month. The update applies to Windows 7 Service Pack 1, Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1.

Security updates to Microsoft JET Database Engine, Common Log File System Driver, Microsoft Windows Search Component, Volume Manager Driver, Internet Explorer, Windows Server, and Windows kernel-mode drivers.

Download KB4034679 and KB4034664

Windows Update will automatically download and install these updates. You can also download the standalone package for each update from the Microsoft Update Catalog website. Simply search the update that you want to install and then hit the download button.

For the time being, there are no known issues with this update. Also, users haven’t reported any bugs either. It appears that both these updates are very stable.

If you haven’t downloaded KB4034679 and KB4034664 yet, do it as soon as possible. As a quick reminder, Windows 7 facilitated the spread of the Wannacry Ransomware. Keeping your system up to date is one of the main lines of defense against malware attacks.

Have you already downloaded KB4034679 and KB4034664 on your Windows 7 computer? Did you encounter any issues? Let us know in the comments below.

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Madalina Dinita

Networking & Security Specialist

Madalina has been a Windows fan ever since she got her hands on her first Windows XP computer. She is interested in all things technology, especially emerging technologies -- AI and DNA computing in particular. Prior to joining the WindowsReport team, she worked in the corporate world for a number of years.