Hyper-V Update List for Windows Server 2008
Applies To: Windows Server 2008
The following table shows the list of software updates and hotfixes for Hyper-V in Windows Server 2008. Updates that are available on Windows Update are indicated, as well as the download location for those that are available at the Microsoft Download Center. These updates and hotfixes can help avoid some known issues and may save you a support call.
Note
Some updates are required only under certain circumstances, as noted in the table. The updates for Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 (SP2) are applied automatically with the service pack, and do not need to be applied again. Also, you may want to see the list of updates for Hyper-V in Windows Server 2008 R2 (https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=183395).
Comprehensive list of Hyper-V updates
| Knowledge Base Article | Name | Date | Required? | File Name | Applies to | Integration Services Version | Availability | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
KB950050 |
”Hyper-V Update for Windows Server 2008 x64 Edition” (This is the RTM version of Hyper-V.) |
6/26/2008 |
Yes. |
Windows6.0-KB950050-x64.msu |
Windows Server 2008 |
6.0.6001.18016 |
Windows Update, Download Center |
|
KB950182 |
“A computer that is running an x86-based version of Windows Server 2008 or an x86-based version of Windows Vista may use fewer processors than expected if the number of cores on a socket is not a power of 2” |
4/11/2008 |
Yes, if you want to start an x86-based virtual machine running Windows Server 2008 on a computer that uses a 6-core processor. |
Windows6.0-KB950182-x86.msu |
Windows Server 2008 |
Not Applicable |
Hotfix |
|
KB951308 |
“Increased functionality and virtual machine control in the Windows Server 2008 Failover Cluster Management console for the Hyper-V role” |
9/11/2008 |
Yes, for Failover Clustering. |
Windows6.0-KB951308-v2-x64.msu |
Windows Server 2008 |
Not Applicable |
Download Center |
|
KB951636 |
“Hyper-V Language Pack Update for Windows Server 2008” |
6/26/2008 |
Yes, if you are using the additional languages offered. |
Windows6.0-KB951636-x86.msu |
Windows Server 2008 |
Not Applicable |
Download Center |
|
KB952627 |
“Description of the Windows Vista Service Pack 1 Management Tools update for the release version of Hyper-V” (Install this to enable remote management of a computer running Windows Server 2008 with the Hyper-V role installed.) |
6/26/2008 |
Yes, to enable remote management using the Hyper-V Manager Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in. |
Varies |
Windows Server 2008 |
Not Applicable |
Download Center |
|
KB953585 |
“Error message when you try to start a Hyper-V virtual machine on a Windows Server 2008-based or Windows Vista-based computer that uses the NUMA architecture: "An error occurred while attempting to change the state of virtual machine VMNAME"” |
9/4/2008 |
Yes, if you are using a computer running Windows Server 2008 with Non-Uniform Memory Access (NUMA) architecture. |
Windows6.0-KB953585-x64.msu |
Windows Server 2008 |
Not Applicable |
Hotfix |
|
KB953828 |
“The NLB host does not converge as expected on Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V virtual machines” |
6/25/2008 |
Yes, if you are using Network Load Balancing (NLB). |
Winows6.0-KB953828-x64.msu |
Windows Server 2008 |
Not Applicable |
Hotfix |
|
KB956589 |
“Hyper-V Update for Windows Server 2008 x64 Edition” (Install this to resolve potential issues when you manage Hyper-V with System Center Virtual Machine Manager (VMM) 2008.) |
9/23/2008 |
Yes, if you are using System Center VMM 2008 to manage your environment. |
Windows6.0-KB956589-x64.msu |
Windows Server 2008 |
Not Applicable |
Download Center |
|
KB956697 |
“Update for Windows Server 2008 x64 Edition” (Install this to resolve an issue in which the Hyper-V Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS) does not back up virtual machines properly.) |
9/8/2008 |
Yes, if the Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS) is utilized for backups. |
Windows6.0-KB956697-x64.msu |
Windows Server 2008 |
Not Applicable |
Windows Update, Download Center |
|
KB956710 |
“Update for Windows Server 2008 x64 Edition” (Install this to enable the Hyper-V role to support up to 24 logical processors and 192 virtual machines.) |
9/23/08 |
Yes, if the management operating system has more than 16 logical processors. |
Windows6.0-KB956710-v2-x64.msu |
Windows Server 2008 |
6.0.6001.22258 |
Download Center |
|
KB956774 |
“Update for Windows Server 2008 x64 Edition” (Install this to resolve the scenario where a Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) client cannot handle files that have paths that contain the volume GUID in Windows Server 2008.) |
9/23/08 |
Yes, if GUIDs are used instead of a drive letter or mount point. |
Windows6.0-KB956774-x64.msu |
Windows Server 2008 |
Not Applicable |
Hotfix |
|
KB957967 |
“Stop error message on a Windows Server 2008-based computer that has the Hyper-V role installed: "STOP 0x0000001A"” |
10/8/2008 |
Yes. |
Windows6.0-KB957967-x64.msu |
Windows Server 2008 SP2 |
Not Applicable |
Hotfix |
|
KB958065 |
“You cannot configure a Hyper-V virtual machine by using Windows Server 2008 Failover Clustering when the virtual machine uses a storage device that is managed by a third-party clustered file system or a third-party replication solution” |
11/3/2008 |
Yes, if you are using a non-Microsoft clustered file system or non-Microsoft replication solutions. |
Windows6.0-KB958065-v2-x64.msu |
Windows Server 2008 |
Not Applicable |
Hotfix |
|
KB958184 |
“Virtual machine backup operations fail in Windows Server 2008 when Hyper-V virtual machine files are saved on a volume that is mounted on a failover cluster by using a volume GUID” |
11/5/2008 |
Yes, when backing up a volume that is mounted using a volume GUID. |
Windows6.0-KB958184-x64.msu |
Windows Server 2008 SP2 |
Not Applicable |
Hotfix |
|
KB960578 |
“The IRET and IRETD instructions do not support the Nested Task (NT) flag in protected mode in a Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V environment” |
12/17/2008 |
Yes, if you have a program that uses the IRET (interrupt return) or IRETD (interrupt return double) instruction. |
Windows6.0-KB960578-x64.msu |
Windows Server 2008 SP2 |
Not Applicable |
Hotfix |
|
KB959962 |
“An update is available for Windows Server 2008-based computers to address issues with backing up and restoring Hyper-V virtual machines” |
1/16/2009 |
Yes, when backing up virtual machines. |
Windows6.0-KB959962-v3-x64.msu |
Windows Server 2008 SP2 |
6.0.6001.22352 |
Hotfix |
|
KB963709 |
“The AltGr key does not work on a Linux virtual machine on a Windows Server 2008-based server that has the Hyper-V role enabled” |
3/03/2009 |
Yes, if you are using a German keyboard. |
Windows6.0-KB963709-x64.msu |
Windows Server 2008 SP2 |
Not Applicable |
Hotfix |
|
KB967902 |
“You cannot connect to a virtual machine when the Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V VMMS certificate has expired” |
3/24/2009 |
Yes. |
Windows6.0-KB967902-x64.msu |
Windows Server 2008 SP2 |
Not Applicable |
Windows Update, Download Center, Hotfix |
|
KB970203 |
“Hyper-V Management Tools update for Windows Vista Service Pack 2” (Install this for fixes for the Hyper-V Management Tools on computers that are running Windows Vista Service Pack 2). |
6/23/2009 |
Yes, if you are using the Hyper-V Manager Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in. |
Windows6.0-KB970203-x86.msu Windows6.0-KB970203-x64.msu |
Windows Vista SP2 |
Not Applicable |
Download Center |
|
KB972045 |
“Slow system response together with many other performance issues occur on a virtualization server that is running Windows Server 2008 and that has the Hyper-V role installed” |
7/14/2009 |
No. |
Windows6.0-KB972045-x64.msu |
Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 SP2 |
Not Applicable |
Hotfix |
|
KB971677 |
“A Hyper-V differencing disk that you create in Windows Server 2008 R2 cannot be used in Windows Server 2008” |
8/5/2009 |
Yes, if you have differencing disks that were created in Windows Server 2008 R2 and want to use them in Windows Server 2008. |
Windows6.0-KB971677-x64.msu |
Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 SP2 |
Not Applicable |
Hotfix |
|
KB975925 |
“A hotfix is available that addresses the issues that occur when you perform a host-level backup of a Hyper-V VM on a computer that is running Windows Server 2008” |
12/1/2009 |
Yes, if you are running Hyper-V on the affected hardware. |
Windows6.0-KB975925-x64.msu |
Windows Server 2008 SP2 |
6.0.6002.22233 |
Hotfix |
|
KB977894 |
“MS10-010: Vulnerability in Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V could allow denial of service” |
2/9/2010 |
Yes. |
Windows6.0-KB977894-x64.msu Windows6.1-KB977894-x64.msu |
Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 SP2, Windows Server 2008 R2 |
Not Applicable |
Security bulletin |
|
KB981791 |
“"STOP: 0x0000001a" error message on a computer that has an Intel Westmere processor together with the Hyper-V role installed on Windows Server 2008 or on Windows Server 2008 R2” |
4/26/2010 |
Yes, if you are running Hyper-V on Intel Westmere processors. |
n/a |
Windows Server 2008 SP2 |
Not Applicable |
Hotfix |
|