Unable to find standalone security update

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Unable to find standalone security update

J k 1

Hi,

I am unable to find the standalone security update for win 2012R2 - Windows8.1-kb5003220-x64-2012R2.msu
Can someone guide me from where to download it?

Cheers,
J

Sunny Qi 11,081 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff

2021-06-04T06:30:48.41+00:00

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Sunny Qi 11,081 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff

2021-06-04T06:30:48.41+00:00

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Leon Laude 85,996

Hi @J k ,

You may download the KB5003220 update manually from the Microsoft Update Catalog over here:
https://www.catalog.update.microsoft.com/Search.aspx?q=kb5003220

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Leon

J k 1 Reputation point

2021-06-03T07:06:23.873+00:00

Hi Leon - I tried this but the file available is for Windows 8.1 and not 2012R2.
Leon Laude 85,996 Reputation points

2021-06-03T07:14:02.693+00:00

The update is also available for Windows Server 2012 R2, see the marked area in the screenshot below:

Click on the Download button beside it and you'll be redirected to a separate download window with the update package:
J k 1 Reputation point

2021-06-03T16:42:39.46+00:00

Hi Leon - Thanks - Both the files are same and have tried it. When I install it , I get an error that OS is not compatible.
Do i need to install any earlier packages?

Cheers,
J
Leon Laude 85,996 Reputation points

2021-06-03T16:51:15.5+00:00

I see you are correct, apparently the download links are identical for Windows Server 2012 R2 (64-Bit) and Windows 8.1 (64-Bit) and therefore it is the same :)

If you need this update, you could contact Microsoft and try to retrieve the correct update:
https://support.serviceshub.microsoft.com/supportforbusiness
J k 1 Reputation point

2021-06-06T06:39:39.53+00:00

Unfortunately, i do not have contract to open the ticket for business support. Is there someone who can assist in getting the files or telling MS about the incorrect file?

Cheers,
J

Answer 2

Sunny Qi 11,081 Microsoft External Staff

Hi,

Welcome to Q&A platform.

As LeonLaude's suggestion, you could download kb5003220 directly from the Microsoft Update Catalog site as below:

https://www.catalog.update.microsoft.com/Home.aspx

Best Regards,
Sunny

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J k 1 Reputation point

2021-06-03T09:42:34.167+00:00

Hi Sunny - on that link, the file available is for Windows 8.1 and not 2012R2. All the download links have same file uploaded on the portal. I am looking for a specific file related to the 2012R2 server.

Cheers,
J
Leon Laude 85,996 Reputation points

2021-06-03T10:01:58.643+00:00

It’s not, most Windows Server 2012 R2 updates are marked as ”Windows8.1-kb…….” because Windows Server 2012 R2 is basically Windows 8.1 under the hood.

Try it and you’ll see.
Sunny Qi 11,081 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff

2021-06-07T06:33:24.467+00:00

If so, I'm afraid you need download the required patch from some third-party side. Hope others could share their experience or knowledge here.

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