Microsoft has confirmed a new known issue affecting client and server versions of Windows that breaks applications after updating or repairing them using the Windows Installer (formerly known as Microsoft Installer).
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This issue affects systems where Windows users have installed cumulative updates released during this month's Patch Tuesday.
After installing one of these updates, “Microsoft Installer (MSI) may have problems repairing or updating applications,” the company says in the Windows Health dashboard.
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“Apps known to be affected include some apps from Kaspersky. Affected apps may not open after attempting to update or repair.”
The full list of Windows versions affected by this known issue includes:
- Client: Windows 11, version 21H2; Windows 10, version 21H2; Windows 10, version 21H1; Windows 10, version 20H2; Windows 10, version 2004; Windows 10, version 1909; Windows 10, version 1809; Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2019? Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2016? Windows 10, version 1607; Windows 10 Enterprise 2015 LTSB? Windows 8.1? Windows 7 SP1
- Server: Windows Server 2022; Windows Server, version 20H2; Windows Server, version 2004; Windows Server, version 1909; Windows Server, version 1809; Windows Server 2019? Windows Server 2016? Windows Server 2012 R2; Windows Server 2012? Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1; Windows Server 2008 SP2
Microsoft is also providing a solution for customers who experience difficulties launching applications after deploying one of the problematic updates.
"To mitigate this issue, you will need to uninstall the affected application and then install the latest version of the application," Microsoft.
The company's engineers are currently working on a fix to address this issue, which will be released with a future update.
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Windows 11 known issues and safeguards
Microsoft is also working to resolve another issue affecting Windows 11 customers that leads to blue screens of death (BSODs) on affected systems.
The new issue is caused by compatibility issues between the built-in Intel Smart Sound Technology (SST) audio DSP drivers and Windows 11, version 21H2.
The company has added an update block to prevent the Windows 11 upgrade offer to devices with affected Intel SST drivers.
Information source: bleepingcomputer.com
