Windows 7 problems: Microsoft blocks April updates to systems at risk of freezing

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Avast Confirms Issues Caused by Windows Updates KB4493472 and KB4493448 (Some devices might freeze at boot due to this bug)

Avast has recently confirmed that its customers are impacted too.

“Avast has received reports of an issue affecting our customers running Avast for Business and Avast CloudCare on Windows machines, particularly those with Windows 7 operating systems. While this problem is currently being researched, we have discovered some temporary solutions to restore functionality to our users,” the security vendor explains.
 
However, the bug freezing devices isn’t only caused by Windows monthly rollups, but also by a series of other updates, including Office patches. Avast says the following updates could make the system hang on boot: KB4462223, KB4493472, KB4493448, KB4464520, KB4462230 and KB4493435.
 
While a full fix is currently being developed, Avast recommends its customers to completely uninstall the updates. You can also reach out to customer support if you can’t apply this fix.

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