

What’s next for Windows 7 usersīritish intelligence agency recommends users to stop using Windows 7 and migrate to a supported operating system. Windows 7’s Servicing Stack Update KB4536952 is also available for download. Microsoft has also released security-only update KB4534314 for Windows 7 and it comes with all the aforementioned improvements. According to the changelog, Microsoft has resolved issues with various core components of the OS including Windows Storage and Filesystems, Windows Input and Composition, Microsoft Scripting Engine, and Windows Server. After the update is complete and the computer restarts, the SHA-2 hash algorithm will be activated and you can continue playing.As you’d probably guess, the monthly rollup for Windows 7 comes with security fixes only. Select the “Yes” option and wait for the installation to finish.ĥ. The next step will be installing the update. After you run the installer, grant it access to open web content by clicking the "Allow" button.Ĥ. If you have a browser other than Internet Explorer, then go directly to the next item.ģ. To start downloading this file, click the "Open" button. Follow the link to download the digital signature hash algorithm update to upgrade it from SHA-1 to SHA-2: Ģ. In this case, the next time you launch the game, you will be prompted to update it manually.ġ. In some cases, support for the SHA-1 digital signature hash algorithm may not be automatically updated to SHA-2. When the installation is complete and your computer restarts automatically, Service Pack 1 will be fully installed. The installation of Service Pack 1 will start only after you click the "Install" button.Ħ. We also recommend ticking the "Automatically restart the computer" checkbox. Save your work and close all open programs to avoid losing your data and to speed up the installation. Please note that your computer can reboot several times during the installation.ĥ. Learn details before installing Service Pack 1 and click “Next”. After you download Service Pack 1, there will appear the following dialog box where you must click the "Run" button.Ĥ. Click on the "Run" button to start downloading this file. If the link does not open for you, try clicking on it with the RMB and select the "Open in a new tab" option.Ģ. Follow the link to download Service Pack 1: To activate the SHA-2 support, follow the instructions.ġ.

If your operating system does not have all the updates installed in the "Windows Update Center", you can enable the SHA-2 support manually or upgrade your Windows 7 to Windows 8 or a more recent version. In May 2021, the launch of the game will become impossible without the support of the digital signature based on the SHA-2 hash algorithm.
