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MS-DEFCON 4: Is Windows 11 really a disaster?

Posted on September 26, 2023 at 02:45 CDT by Susan Bradley • Comment in the Forums

ISSUE 20.39.1 • 2023-09-26

By Susan Bradley

Every month, I read headlines claiming that the latest patches for Windows 11 22H2 are causing major issues and impacting gazillions of users.

Every month, I also note that the deployments of Windows 11 in my home and office are well behaved. Some of that is surely the result of my tender ministrations, such as using an alternate menu system. But for the rest, Windows 11 is not some sort of monster stomping through neighborhoods and ruining lives.

I consider the current updates safe, so I’m lowering the MS-DEFCON level to 4.

Anyone can read the full MS-DEFCON Alert (20.39.1, 2023-09-26).

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