Get the Windows 7 & 8.1 Patch Tuesday updates for April

As everyone expected, and as is normal, the main focus right now is on Windows 11, but the majority of Windows users still don’t feel like abandoning its predecessor (Windows 10).

Be sure to check out the latest versions of Windows 10, which is 22H2, and also Windows 11, which has also reached version 22H2.

And, as you surely know by now, the Redmond-based tech colossus also releases security updates for some of the obsolete operating systems, during Patch Tuesday.

What this means is that not only Windows 10 and 11 users will receive updates during this time. We’re also looking at Windows 7, Windows 8, and various Server versions as well.

We’ve already presented the 97 new updates that became available, along with the official  download links, so all that remains is going a bit more in-depth.

Without any further ado, let’s take a closer look at what Windows 7 and Windows 8 users were given to work with on the April 2023 Patch Tuesday.

Anything to look forward to in this month’s update rollout?

The Redmond-based tech colossus has just released Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 8.1, in the form of KB5025285, and Windows 7, in the form of KB5025279.

Remember that they each come with a whole host of improvements and known issues with some pretty neat workarounds.

Also, remember that Microsoft has recently terminated all ESU for both Windows 8.1 and Windows 7 operating systems.

Windows 7

KB5025279

Improvements

• By the March 1, 2023, order of the Arab Republic of Egypt, daylight savings time (DST) will resume on April 28, 2023, and end on October 27, 2023. This update applies to Egypt Standard Time – (UTC+02:00) Cairo.
• Known compatibility issues exist with certain printer models which feature GDI printer drivers that do not completely adhere to GDI specifications.

Known issues

• After installing this update and restarting your device, you might receive the error, Failure to configure Windows updates. Reverting Changes. Do not turn off your computer, and the update might show as Failed in Update History.

[DIRECT DOWNLOAD LINK]

Windows 8.1

KB5025285

Improvements

• By the March 1, 2023, order of the Arab Republic of Egypt, daylight savings time (DST) will resume on April 28, 2023, and end on October 27, 2023. This update applies to Egypt Standard Time – (UTC+02:00) Cairo.
• Known compatibility issues exist with certain printer models which feature GDI printer drivers that do not completely adhere to GDI specifications.

[DIRECT DOWNLOAD LINK]

These older, now obsolete versions of the Windows operating system are no longer safe for use, and it is highly recommended you upgrade to a supported version.

And, since the time has come to say goodbye, it is about time you figure out the next steps you will need to take.

Have you encountered any issues after downloading and installing these new security updates for Windows 7 and 8.1?

Share your experience with us in the dedicated comments section located below.