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MS-DEFCON 2: Preparing for the new year

Posted on January 4, 2024 at 02:45 CST by Susan Bradley • Comment in the Forums

ISSUE 21.01.1 • 2024-01-04

By Susan Bradley

It’s time to prepare for the upcoming patching month, and that means it’s time for MS-DEFCON level 2.

If you’re groggy from holiday reveling, here are my reminders: back up your system, install all the December updates, and confirm that your system is operating smoothly.

Then defer updates, using whichever method you’re comfortable with — Registry keys, Windows Settings, or BlockAPatch.

Anyone can read the full MS-DEFCON Alert (21.01.1, 2024-01-04).

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