Windows 7’s KB4530734 generates endless reboot loops

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Published onDecember 17, 2019

published onDecember 17, 2019

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December 2019 is the last full month Microsoft will supportWindows 7for. The big M willpull the plug on Windows 7 update supporton 14 January, 2020. Microsoft recently rolled out a December 10updateforWindows 7, which will be among the lastpatchupdates for that platform (for users without Extended Security Update). However, some users have reported a few issues with thatpatchupdate.

Microsoftrolled out KB4530734 as a Patch Tuesday updateforWindows 7. This is a security updatefor Windows Input Composition, Windows Peripherals, Windows Server, Windows Virtualization, and the scripting engine. Thatupdatealso brings further end of support notifications for users who still need reminding about January 14.

Users have now posted on the Microsoft forum about a reboot loop that arises when they apply the KB4530734update.Windows 7keeps on restarting when those users try to install KB4530734. Oneuser stated:

I applied the December Windows Updatepatches. My computer went into a reboot loop at the end of the installation, so I reverted back to the previous restore point. Upon investigation, allpatcheshad applied except KP4530734 (December Security Monthly Quality Rollup forWin 7)… I then tried reinstalling that one and again it went into a reboot loop, restarting about every six minutes.

It is not uncommon, however, forWindows 7 Patch Tuesdayupdates to generate issues. A 2018KB4093118 updateforWindows 7had a similar reboot effect. Thus, there is a certain amount of déjà vu about the KB4530734update’s reboot loop.

Some users have also said that recent December updates generate system freezes. Again, it is certainly not the first time users have posted on forums aboutWindows 7patchupdatecrashes. So,Windows 7 Patch Tuesdayupdates have a history of generating issues even though they fix things.

At any rate,Windows 7users will stop gettingpatchupdates soon. Then the new notification will state:

As of January 14, 2020, help for HomeWindows 7has come to a finish. Your PC is extra weak to viruses and malware as a consequence of:

No safety updatesNo software program updatesNo tech help

Users who prefer not to upgrade fromWindows 7to 10 can get the Extended Security Update package. Alternatively, you can install a supportedthird-party antivirus utilityto ensure yourWindows 7PC includes updated antivirus software. That might be sufficient enough for a lot of users to stick withWindows 7until more third-party software publishers stop supporting the platform.

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