November 11, 2024 at 11:42AM Microsoft confirmed that some users of Windows Server 2019 and 2022 were unexpectedly upgraded to Windows Server 2025 due to third-party patch management tools. This issue, attributed to a procedural error, has been mitigated, but affected admins have no rollback option besides restoring from backups. Licensing confusion also arose with … Read more
October 31, 2024 at 02:11PM Microsoft announced that Windows 10 home users can delay the transition to Windows 11 for an additional year by purchasing Extended Security Updates (ESU) for $30. Windows 10 support ends on October 14, 2025, but specialized versions will receive updates longer. Users are encouraged to check Windows 11 compatibility. ### … Read more
October 23, 2024 at 03:44PM Microsoft has released the KB5044380 Preview cumulative update for Windows 11 23H2 and 22H2, introducing seventeen changes, including a new Gamepad keyboard and remapping the Copilot key. Users can manually install it via Windows Update or the Microsoft Update Catalog. The update aims to enhance functionality without security fixes. ### … Read more
October 10, 2024 at 03:24PM Microsoft’s new Administrator Protection feature in Windows aims to strengthen security by limiting local administrator privileges. It transforms privilege elevation into a “just-in-time” event, utilizing a temporary shadow account that disappears post-task, making it harder for attackers to exploit administrative access. This enhances overall system security and monitoring capabilities. ### … Read more
October 9, 2024 at 11:19AM Microsoft has resolved issues related to the Windows 11 Patch Tuesday preview (KB5043145), which previously caused multiple restarts and device connectivity failures. The latest update includes critical security fixes. However, Windows 11 22H2 users will no longer receive updates, with other editions approaching end-of-support dates as well. ### Meeting Takeaways: … Read more
October 8, 2024 at 05:17PM Multiple editions of Windows 11 22H2 and 21H2 have reached their end of servicing, including Home, Pro, Pro Education, Pro for Workstations, and SE editions released on September 20, 2022. The last security update for these editions will be in October 2024. Windows 11 2024 Update is rolling out, and … Read more
October 8, 2024 at 03:29PM Microsoft released security updates to address vulnerabilities in multiple products. CISA advises users and administrators to review and apply necessary updates from the Microsoft Security Update Guide for October to mitigate potential cyber threats. Based on the meeting notes, the key takeaway is that Microsoft has released security updates to … Read more
September 20, 2024 at 04:49PM Microsoft has announced the deprecation of Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), with plans to maintain current functionality and continue publishing updates. New features and development for WSUS will cease, and businesses are encouraged to transition to cloud-based solutions for client and server updates. NTLM authentication has also been officially deprecated, … Read more
September 11, 2024 at 03:45AM Microsoft disclosed three new security flaws impacting the Windows platform, with 79 vulnerabilities addressed in the September 2024 Patch Tuesday update. Seven are rated Critical, 71 Important, and one Moderate. Exploited vulnerabilities include CVE-2024-38014, CVE-2024-38217, and CVE-2024-38226. Additional security updates were released by various vendors to address vulnerabilities. Based on … Read more
July 26, 2024 at 01:24PM July’s security updates for Windows servers have caused disruptions in remote desktop connections using the legacy RPC over HTTP protocol in the Remote Desktop Gateway. When the legacy protocol is used, logon sessions are lost every 30 minutes, impacting users’ connectivity. Microsoft is working on a fix and has provided … Read more