As you know, on January 14, the free extended support for Windows 7 ended. “Toward the curtain” there were updates KB4534310 and KB4534314, which, among other things, “broke” the display of wallpapers in some modes.
Now Microsoft acknowledged the error and stated that KB4534310 really affects the image if it is stretched to fit the screen. In this case, after rebooting, users have to see a black screen.
The corporation said it was preparing a fix. However, it will be available only to organizations that have acquired extended paid support. Windows 7 Extended Security Updates (ESU). The release date has not yet been announced, although it is expected that the patch will be released on February 11, when Microsoft will introduce the Patch Tuesday update.
At the moment, it remains only to select the image to fit the monitor and not stretch it. Although such an attitude of the company towards its users can hardly be called respectful.