Windows 11

Oaktree · Jul 8, 2021

ruffdog said:
Yes, but some articles are saying that the patch fails to fix the issue. I hope it gets fixed!

Did I misread the write-up or does this security hole only apply to domain controllers (a very small % of computers in existence, and likely running Windows Server software)?

Gator6x4 · Jul 8, 2021

Oaktree said:
Did I misread the write-up or does this security hole only apply to domain controllers (a very small % of computers in existence, and likely running Windows Server software)?

There are facts and there are fiction.

Fact:

The security hole is in the print spooler. Every computer in existence with Windows has a print spooler installed upon the installation of Windows. Microsoft took the unusual step of also including Windows 7 in the update eligibility list because so many people, businesses and individuals are still using Windows 7.

Fiction:

The update does not apply to me.

cdaigle430 · Jul 8, 2021

lman said:
I thought they were restricting the update to newer pc's. It sounds like you're saying anybody that wants it can get it. My desktop is older with an i7 cpu, but w11 is not an option. The irony is they are probably claiming to be environmental, but this policy will send a large amount of electronics to the trash heap.

Your PC or laptop must be signed in to your Microsoft account now to get updates(outlook or hotmail). Its under account protection...

California · Jul 8, 2021

cdaigle430 said:
Your PC or laptop must be signed in to your Microsoft account now to get updates(outlook or hotmail). Its under account protection...

No MS Account here, Win 7, and I received the latest update, released just after midnight this morning. This is the tenth update received in a week.

Description:

Antimalware updates change log - Microsoft Security Intelligence

PuffyC · Jul 9, 2021

California said:
No MS Account here, Win 7, and I received the latest update, released just after midnight this morning. This is the tenth update received in a week.

Description:

Antimalware updates change log - Microsoft Security Intelligence

MS Defender updates aren’t Windows updates.

cdaigle430 · Jul 10, 2021

Microsoft releases normal patches every second Tuesday of each month at 10am PST (called patch Tuesday). Sometimes they will release and out of band patch if its critical outside of of this date.

rekees4300 · Jul 12, 2021

Here's a good list of PCs that can be upgraded to Windows 11. Of course the list is likely to change in the coming months.

Which PCs can upgrade to Windows 11?

Related news that may be secretly linked to Windows 11, Microsoft plans on giving $1,500 bonuses to their employees. Total cost $200,000,000!

Microsoft plans to give $1,500 pandemic bonus to employees worldwide

BravoXray · Jul 12, 2021

rekees4300 said:
Related news that may be secretly linked to Windows 11, Microsoft plans on giving $1,500 bonuses to their employees. Total cost $200,000,000!

Microsoft plans to give $1,500 pandemic bonus to employees worldwide

Probably had to clean out the petty cash drawer.

rekees4300 · Jul 12, 2021

BravoXray said:
Probably had to clean out the petty cash drawer.

$200,000,000 isn't petty, it's pretty.

the old grind · Jul 12, 2021

A nice nugget to add to one's IRA or 403b I say.

Meanwhile "What's up with Windows 10??" .. besides more bloatware and resource-hogging 'background services'? Just how many times does Windows have to run 'modules installer' during a session?

Please let me have >50% of CPU with a Core i5 (quad core, clocked to 2.8GHz, 8GB ram) and 10% of my HD access a bit more than half of a session