ASUS Motherboards Partially Bricked Thanks to Windows 7 Update

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Users of computers that utilize an ASUS motherboard may have recently noticed that their machines provided them with a "Secure Boot Violation" after a round of updates were installed on Windows 7. This error is directly caused from an update labeled KB3133977 that Microsoft changed from "Optional" to "Recommended," which ensures that the update is installed automatically by default. The update bricks Windows 7 machines running ASUS motherboards in UEFI mode, since Windows 7 does not inherently support the additional layer of security that Secure Boot provides. When the update is installed, the motherboard ends up sensing a violation of Secure Boot and will not boot from the device that contains Windows 7. 

Those affected by the issue are being advised by ASUS to deactivate Secure Boot while still being able to boot in UEFI mode.

Source: TechPowerUp

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[Fight Game]

wow.  I would be a little unhappy!

[Guest Guest]

Seriously, who in the right frame of mind still persist with updating W7?

 

Considering that almost any fix post infamous GWX debacle could be potential disaster. Tru$t M$. You won't be disappointed...

[Bosco]

I personally have dealt with 36 computers affected by this. Granted its a fast fix to correct still a pain in the ass to deal with

[Black64]

Lol, I've never updated my windows 7... (and now, never will)

Edited May 10, 2016 by Black64

[ccokeman]

Not sure why it is not impacting other boards using a UEFI BIOS. Maybe the numbers are much smaller.