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Win32k.sys update in Windows: October 2015

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This article describes an update that fixes some issues in Windows 8.1,Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1), or Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1. Before you install this update, check out the Prerequisites section.

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Issues fixed in this update

  • Removes the Touch Hardware Quality Assurance (THQA) certification verification check in the Win32k.sys driver in Windows 8.1.
  • Font files remain open by the system, and can't be deleted when they're used in a call to CreateScalableFontResource in Windows Server 2012 R2.
  • Fixes a crash in Win32k.sys in Windows 7 SP1 or Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1.

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How to get this update

Important If you install a language pack after you install this update, you must reinstall this update. Therefore, we recommend that you install any language packs that you need before you install this update. For more information, see Add language packs to Windows.

Method 1: Windows Update

This update is provided as an Optional update on Windows Update. For more information on how to run Windows Update, see How to get an update through Windows Update.

Method 2: Microsoft Download Center

The following files are available for download from the Microsoft Download Center:
Operating systemUpdate
All supported x86-based versions of Windows 8.1Download Download the package now.
All supported x64-based versions of Windows 8.1 Download Download the package now.
All supported x64-based versions of Windows Server 2012 R2Download Download the package now.
All supported x86-based versions of Windows 7Download Download the package now.
All supported x64-based versions of Windows 7Download Download the package now.
All supported x64-based versions of Windows Server 2008 R2Download Download the package now.
All supported IA-64-based versions of Windows Server 2008 R2Download Download the package now.
Note The update for Windows RT 8.1 can be downloaded only from Windows Update.

For more information about how to download Microsoft support files, select the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
119591 How to get Microsoft support files from online services
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Update detail information

Prerequisites

To apply this update, you must have April 2014 update rollup for Windows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2 (2919355) installed in Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2012 R2. Or, install Service Pack 1 for Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2.

Registry information

To apply this update, you don't have to make any changes to the registry.

Restart requirement

You may have to restart the computer after you apply this update.

Update replacement information

This update doesn't replace a previously released update.

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Status

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

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References

See the terminology that Microsoft uses to describe software updates.

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File Information

The English (United States) version of this software update installs files that have the attributes that are listed in the following tables. The dates and times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Be aware that dates and times for these files on your local computer are displayed in your local time and with your current daylight saving time bias. The dates and times may also change when you perform certain operations on the files.
Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2
Notes
  • The files that apply to a specific product, milestone (RTM, SPn), and service branch (LDR, GDR) can be identified by examining the file version numbers as shown in the following table:
    VersionProductMilestoneService branch
    6.3.960 0.18 xxxWindows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2RTMGDR
  • GDR service branches contain only those fixes that are widely released to address widespread, critical issues. LDR service branches contain hotfixes in addition to widely released fixes.
  • The MANIFEST files (.manifest) and the MUM files (.mum) that are installed for each environment are listed in the "Additional file information" section. MUM, MANIFEST, and the associated security catalog (.cat) files, are very important to maintain the state of the updated components. The security catalog files, for which the attributes are not listed, are signed with a Microsoft digital signature.
Windows RT 8.1
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Win32k.ptxmlNot applicable4,21321-Aug-201323:33Not applicable
Win32k.sys6.3.9600.180563,092,99215-Sep-201514:29Not applicable
x86 Windows 8.1
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Win32k.ptxmlNot applicable4,21321-Aug-201323:39Not applicable
Win32k.sys6.3.9600.180563,523,58415-Sep-201514:25x86
x64 Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Win32k.ptxmlNot applicable4,21322-Aug-201306:44Not applicable
Win32k.sys6.3.9600.180564,176,38415-Sep-201514:29x64
Wow64_win32k.ptxmlNot applicable4,21321-Aug-201323:39Not applicable
Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
Notes
  • The files that apply to a specific product, milestone (RTM, SPn), and service branch (LDR, GDR) can be identified by examining the file version numbers as shown in the following table:
    Version Product Milestone Service branch
    6.1.760 1.19 xxxWindows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1GDR
    6.1.760 1.23 xxxWindows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 LDR
  • GDR service branches contain only those fixes that are widely released to address widespread, critical issues. LDR service branches contain hotfixes in addition to widely released fixes.
  • The MANIFEST files (.manifest) and the MUM files (.mum) that are installed for each environment are listed in the "Additional file information" section. MUM, MANIFEST, and the associated security catalog (.cat) files, are very important to maintain the state of the updated components. The security catalog files, for which the attributes are not listed, are signed with a Microsoft digital signature.
x64 Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Win32k.sys6.1.7601.190063,210,24014-Sep-201519:45x64
Win32k.sys6.1.7601.232093,213,31214-Sep-201521:49x64
ia64 Windows Server 2008 R2
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Win32k.sys6.1.7601.190067,503,36014-Sep-201519:46IA-64
Win32k.sys6.1.7601.232097,511,55215-Sep-201513:35IA-64
x86 Windows 7
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Win32k.sys6.1.7601.190062,385,92014-Sep-201519:53x86
Win32k.sys6.1.7601.232092,394,62414-Sep-201521:48x86
Additional file information
Windows RT 8.1
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File size694
Date (UTC)15-Sep-2015
Time (UTC)21:54
PlatformNot applicable
File nameArm_microsoft-windows-win32k_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.18056_none_4db7edafb603986c.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size125,375
Date (UTC)15-Sep-2015
Time (UTC)14:55
PlatformNot applicable
File nameUpdate.mum
File versionNot applicable
File size1,804
Date (UTC)15-Sep-2015
Time (UTC)21:54
PlatformNot applicable
x86 Windows 8.1
File propertyValue
File nameUpdate.mum
File versionNot applicable
File size1,804
Date (UTC)15-Sep-2015
Time (UTC)21:54
PlatformNot applicable
File nameX86_568ef6e24fb6449d536bf068a35f9ab6_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.18056_none_bedb9260d1b597c8.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size694
Date (UTC)15-Sep-2015
Time (UTC)21:54
PlatformNot applicable
File nameX86_microsoft-windows-win32k_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.18056_none_4db57b57b60679a6.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size125,375
Date (UTC)15-Sep-2015
Time (UTC)15:12
PlatformNot applicable
x64 Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
File propertyValue
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Date (UTC)15-Sep-2015
Time (UTC)17:03
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Date (UTC)15-Sep-2015
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PlatformNot applicable
File nameAmd64_da5b1e990fbf4f6e8208c289f44c05c2_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7601.23209_none_12d33b3e324dc20c.manifest
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Date (UTC)15-Sep-2015
Time (UTC)17:03
PlatformNot applicable
File nameAmd64_microsoft-windows-win32k_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7601.19006_none_1726189bb11cac3d.manifest
File versionNot applicable
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Date (UTC)14-Sep-2015
Time (UTC)20:46
PlatformNot applicable
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File versionNot applicable
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Date (UTC)14-Sep-2015
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PlatformNot applicable
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File versionNot applicable
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Date (UTC)15-Sep-2015
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File versionNot applicable
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Date (UTC)14-Sep-2015
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ia64 Windows Server 2008 R2
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x86 Windows 7
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File nameUpdate.mum
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x64 Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2
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Article ID : 3095649
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