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Published onJanuary 9, 2019

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Many Windows users are getting ‘The Handle is Invalid’errorswhen they try to connect to Windows servers. It seems thatthis error codeis affecting mainlyWindows 7users.

Today after installation of KB4480970 (automatically byWindows Updateas Important) to our Windows 2008 R2 Standard Server the server stopped serve Clients by shared storage (haven’t tried anything else). The Client has issued an error Invalid handle and couldn’t connect (tried onWindows 7Pro SP1 clients with installed KB4480970 only). After uninstallation it started work again, so the problem is positively in the KB4480970. Pls stop distribute the KB4480970 to the Windows 2008 R2 Server and correct the behavior.

However, someWindows 10users have complained about this problem as well.

It seems that uninstalling theupdatescan help you to solve this issue.

For the time being, there is not much information about this error code. We’ll update this news articles as soon as new details are available.

Meanwhile, you can try to fix this error code usingthis troubleshooting guide.

UPDATE: We found another report onRedditabout the same invalid handle error:

Is anybody else having issues with shared drives on 2k8 after last night’s security updates?Everything was just fine – until this morning. All workstations throwing an error trying to access shared drives on a 2008 server – The handle is invalid. Pings out via IP and hostname. Can’t browse to it.

At this point, all the reports seem to indicate that the problem affects Windows 2008 servers.

Let us know if you’re experiencing the same issue in the comments below.

UPDATE:Microsoft has officially acknowledged that these issues are triggered by Windows 7 KB4480970. The company also provided users with a few workarounds to help them fix this issue. Meanwhile, its engineers are working on a permanent fix.

Read more about these Patch Tuesday update issues in the articles below:

More about the topics:windows 10 news,windows 7

Madalina Dinita

Networking & Security Specialist

Madalina has been a Windows fan ever since she got her hands on her first Windows XP computer.

She is interested in all things technology, especially emerging technologies – AI and DNA computing in particular.

Prior to joining the WindowsReport team, she worked in the corporate world for a number of years.

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Madalina Dinita

Networking & Security Specialist

Madalina is a Windows fan since forever, especially interested in AI, emerging technologies, privacy, and security.

With KB5043178 to Release Preview Channel, Microsoft advises Windows 11 users to plug in when the battery is low#

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Microsoft will raise the price of its 365 Suite to include AI capabilities#

Death Stranding Director’s Cut is now Xbox X|S at a huge discount#

Outlook will let users create custom account icons so they can tell their accounts apart easier#

Windows users are getting Invalid Handle errors after update#