.NET update confusion

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Latest Master Patch List has two .net updates: 5033918 (3.5 and 4.7.2) and 5033909 (3.5 and 4.8). I was offered a third option 5034275 (3.5, 4.8 and 4.8.1) which I hid. I have 4.8.0.4084 installed, which I assume falls under 4.8. Should I defer installation of this version and why not listed on Master Patch List?

 

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D. Eager

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Windows update will offer the correct .net appropriate to your system.
There is no need to hide .net.

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Please check Master Parch List which has January .NET updates on “defer” status. However, the one I received is not listed there, hence my question.

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KR5034275 is a .NET Rollup for 3.5/4.8/4.8.1 that contains the individual updates for:
KB5033909 for .NET 3.5/4.8 and KB5033918 for .Net 3.5/4.8.1

Windows Update offers the Rollup for all versions (3.5/4.8/4.8.1)
Depending on which combination is installed on your computer, you will either get
KB5033909 for .NET 3.5/4.8
OR
KB5033918 for .Net 3.5/4.8.1

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Understood. This confusing setup has occurred before I believe. So, when Susan gives to “OK” for 5033909 I should unhide and install 5034275. Is this correct? I seem to recall that on previous Master Patch Lists Susan clarified this confusion caused by Microsoft’s numbering.

 

Thanks!

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If it helps: I’m W10 22H2 – 4.8.09037 (up from your 4084 on Oct ’23) and WuMgr instd KB5034275 . MS page for 5034275 shows 4.8 / 4.8.1 – 22H2 Only.

I’ve never delayed Net Frmwk updates or had an issue – ever. What you hid is likely your correct choice but Susan’s OK is another matter.

W10 Pro 22H2 / Hm-Stdnt Ofce '16 C2R / Macrium Pd vX / GP=2 + FtrU=Semi-Annual + Feature Defer = 1 + QU = 0

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Don’t hide it, it means I screwed up the listings. I always have a heck of a time tracking down the .NETs because they have a parent KB and then the ultimate KB. You get offered the parent, but then the system decides what you need and supplies just that.

Susan Bradley Patch Lady/Prudent patcher

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.NET Framework January 2024 Security and Quality Rollup – .NET Blog (microsoft.com)

 

I’ll go back and confirm it on the spreadsheet and update- but that’s the KB’s you should see.

Susan Bradley Patch Lady/Prudent patcher

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I hid it as I assumed that since the “children” of the parent KB were marked as “Defer” in the Master Patch List I should. Is this not correct? If I didn’t hide it, the “child” would presumably come though to the Update queue. Should I just leave it there until you advise it’s safe to install or what? Don’t understand why Microsoft just doesn’t issue separate KBs from the get go instead of using a “parent.”

 

Thanks,

 

Don E.

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Right now I’m in defer/pause mode for the .net updates.  I only recommend hiding when I strongly feel that it’s not needed.

Susan Bradley Patch Lady/Prudent patcher

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Your last response has make me wonder if I’ve been mishandling updates for years, possibly creating more work for myself. Up till now, everytime I access your Master Patch List after a patch Tuesday, I’ve been using wushhide to hide anything that applies to my PC that you initially classify as “defer” or “avoid.” Once you update the classification to “Install” I unhide the hidden items that changed and let them flow through to the Windows Update queue, after which I download and install them.

If this is incorrect, please give me additional guidance on the proper procedure.

Thanks so much for all you do!

Don E.

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Thanks for the input. Understand better the .NET updating process.

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