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I benefited much from Woody’s channel. From himself and the contributors he gathered together. I expect to continue to benefit from his legacy.

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OK, so the change to DKIM requirements is to use it. Also, I see from guest Mark’s links (yahoo and gmail) that at least gmail recommends a 2048 long key, but seems that 1024 is the requirement. Thanks for those links!

Well, I’m glad they are recommending this; good to spell it out. Now, will I get shadow banned with a messed up DKIM. Nah. Per Susan’s suggestion, I checked my DKIM with MXToolbox and it’s all good. (fingers crossed)

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For Windows 11 21H2 and 22H2 the one recommended install for each is reversed. Both patch number and link for each Version’s Cumulative update are on the wrong Win 11 Version.

Windows 11 Version 22H2 should be patch number 5018427 (and it’s corresponding link), not 5018418.

Windows 11 Version 21H2 should be patch number 5018418 (and it’s corresponding link), not 5018427.

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wEarwOlf505cole, b

Links were updated at the top of the Master Patch List article https://www.askwoody.com/patch-list-master/ but not down where MAY UPDATES are listed. Specifically, May 24, 2022 … Consumers and Businesses … links to the original patch list files for May 24, 2022:

For example https://www.askwoody.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2022-05-24-May.xlsx

I’m suggesting that these should be the same as you updated at the top of the Master Patch List.

For example https://www.askwoody.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2022-05-24-May-1-1.xlsx

Maybe just copy a single line from the top?

• Listings of May’s updates: CSV / Excel /PDF / HTML

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Thanks for the work you always do on your patching recommendations. I rely upon your advice. I appreciate the updates to defer (rather than install) KB5005463 and KB4023057.

I usually go straight to the links to the monthly recommendation listings. For instance, MAY UPDATES … May 24, 2022 … Consumers and Businesses …  Those links need to be updated with your latest version to defer those two patches.

Thanks for helping us manage Windows patching.

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I fit in the subject title’s group, too. I haven’t received a .NET update since the February KB4601050 for my 20H2 system. Updates shown on the Master Patch List had shown up on my Windows Update until now.

I’ll follow the latest posts from Susan Bradley and PKCano to leave it alone.

So the bottom line to Tex265’s bottom line is don’t install the current KB5004331 unless offered by Windows Updater.

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I have a similar issue to @opti1 with .NET, although I received a .NET update before and installed it. That was”February 9, 2021-KB4601050 Cumulative Update for .NET Framework 3.5 and 4.8 for Windows 10″

The latest .NET update (August 10, 2021-KB5004331 Cumulative Update for .NET Framework 3.5 and 4.8 for Windows 10) was not picked up by Windows Update.

EDIT — To clarify, this was also for 20H2. I didn’t update from 1909 to 20H2 until May 5th, so the February .NET update was only presented to me in May. But still no August .NET update.

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• This reply was modified 3 years, 8 months ago by Melvin. Reason: clarification

Cybertooth wrote:

P.S. Everyone reading this might want to heed the note in Born’s post about Microsoft removing the download link for wushowhide.diagcab. Anybody who didn’t already have this little program will now have to get it from unofficial sources.

FYI, Microsoft re-signed the file with a SHA-2 cert. The tool itself is unchanged. For more details, reference Susan Bradley’s post last month: https://www.askwoody.com/2021/wushowhide-is-back/

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Susan, your post asked about 1909 patches showing up.  Windows Update showed me 3 items today.

1. Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool x64 – v5.86 (KB890830)
2. 2021-02 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 1909 for x64-based Systems (KB4601315)
3. 2021-02 Cumulative Update for .NET Framework 3.5 and 4.8 for Windows 10 Version 1909 for x64 (KB4601056)

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Thanks for the references. I will be doing much reading. One of the main points is to favor reading candidate statements, (speeches or otherwise I assume), and propositions. With propositions, the actual verbiage for the law or state constitution is often provided. Good idea to read and understand that, although I will still value the analysis of those more versed in “lawyer-speak”.

Candidate statements, policy papers, and speeches are often written by others but of course considered approved by the candidate. In politics, there is more to judge than what the pundits, speechwriters or reporters write. How a candidate responds to questions, in real-time and especially adversarial ones and those regarding complex issues, is important. For candidates running for leadership positions, like POTUS, I think this is very important. The job of POTUS is 24/7 and probably one of the more complex jobs and one that takes a toll on the office holder’s health.

I hope the debates, (that’s what they call them), will have no softball questions for either candidate except for the obligatory opening and closing statements. Of course, do the reading but take a close look and listen to the person running for office. In all situations, not just the debates. I always consider if the candidate is available, engaging and provides more than rote answers.

For voting, I think in-person with a paper record is the most reliable. Even with COVID-19, it seems we can do that. Although, for high risk people I think they should apply for an Absentee ballot, ASAP. I agree that electronic is not a good idea. I am concerned the universal ballot could be a fiasco for states that have not done this before. Regarding terms, Absentee is a by-mail method, (with which I think all states have experience), but it is not the same as universal ballot.

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My Windows Update shows that for the Windows 7 and 8.1 version, KB4567409 was updated yesterday, June 25.

Unfortunately, long ago Microsoft stop putting a basic change log in the web entry so I don’t know what was changed: code or documentation.

Does anyone know if they have attempted a fix or it’s just something else?

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Susan Bradley wrote:

Does it violate licenses and eulas….. yes …but my morals are slipping.  We are in unusual times where people are using Win7’s to remote in from home.  I’ve sent an email to Satya to ask him to open up 7 patching for all given the circumstances.

Yes, considering so many must now work from home, it would be good if Microsoft would step up and open up the ESU for some period of time.  I guess this is most applicable to people who have their “home” computer and until now have only used the IT-supported computers at their work place.

Indeed, I saw a report that bad actor’s may have increased their efforts against homes and home users anticipating increased opportunities in these new circumstances.

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Thanks for the recommendation to protect a Windows 7 PC.  It’s a nice “belt and suspenders” approach.

About the webpage to check one’s own security (posted 15 Feb), the webpage’s domain is using non-secure http. That seems unusual for a security check.  Isn’t that susceptible to a man-in-the-middle attack? But I agree the main vendor is well regarded. And, their domain’s webpages are secure http.

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Cybertooth

Thanks for helping us with our Windows 7 issues, Woody. But for me, it ain’t dead yet.

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On 3 Dec, downloaded KB4523206 from MS Catalog and installed and rebooted. On 5 Dec, installed Nov patches. No problems.

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