KB977074: Update to Improve Stability and Reliability of Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2

NOTE: Some users at Microsoft TechNet forums have reported weird problems after installing this update, so install this update at your own risk.
Microsoft has released an update "KB977074" which improves the stability and the reliability of Windows 7 and of Windows Server 2008 R2.
This update resolves issues that affect some computers that are running Windows 7 or are running Windows Server 2008 R2. These issues are reported by customers who use the Error Reporting service or who use Microsoft Customer Support Services.
This update improves the stability and the reliability of Windows 7 and of Windows Server 2008 R2 in various scenarios. This update resolves the following issues:

• Keyboard function keys or keyboard shortcuts, such as mute or calculator, may not work correctly.
• The notification icon for an application may be moved or lost when the executable application is updated.
• On a computer that is running Windows 7, you configure the Screen Saver Settings to display the logon screen on resume. Additionally, you configure the computer to go to sleep. However, the computer may not go to sleep after the screen saver starts. Instead, a black screen is displayed. This problem causes the operating system to stop responding. You must restart the computer by holding down the power button.

Download Link (Windows 7 32-bit)
Download Link (Windows 7 64-bit)
Download Link (Windows Server 2008 R2)

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