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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
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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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Best regards,
Leon
Hi Leon - I tried this but the file available is for Windows 8.1 and not 2012R2.
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:
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
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
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
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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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
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.
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.