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• MS-DEFCON 4: Dual-boot computers now safe to patch

  Posted on September 24, 2024 at 02:45 CDT by Susan Bradley • Comment in the Forums

  

  ISSUE 21.39.1 • 2024-09-24

  

  By Susan Bradley

  In the August updates, Microsoft introduced a bug that impacted Windows users who dual-booted into Windows and Linux.

  At first it was thought the bug had not been fixed in the September updates, but upon further investigation, I learned that it had been addressed. Because it is now fixed, I find no reason to delay updates further and am therefore lowering the MS-DEFCON level to 4.

  Anyone can read the full MS-DEFCON Alert (21.39.1, 2024-09-24).

  AskWoody Plus Alert, MS-DEFCON Alerts, Dual Boot, Intune, iOS 17, iOS 18, KB5043064, KB5043076, MS-DEFCON, MS-DEFCON 4, Patch Lady Posts, Repair Install, Windows Autopatch, WSUS, WSUS Automated Maintenance

• Windows 11 22H2 — one month left

  Posted on September 16, 2024 at 02:42 CDT by Susan Bradley • Comment in the Forums

  PATCH WATCH

  

  By Susan Bradley

  On October 8, 2024, Microsoft will release the last round of security updates for Windows 11 version 22H2.

  So right now, go to Settings | System | About to check your version of Windows 11. If your version is 22H2 and your edition is Home or Pro, security updates will cease less than a month from now.

  Here’s what Microsoft had to say about this via the Windows Admin portal.

  Read the full story in our Plus Newsletter (21.38.0, 2024-09-16).

  Patch Watch CVE-2024-38014, CVE-2024-38217, CVE-2024-38226, CVE-2024-43461, CVE-2024-43491, KB5041578, KB5041582, KB5043050, KB5043076, KB5043083, Newsletters, Office 2024, Patch Lady Posts, RDP, Remote Desktop Connection, Server 2016, Widgets, Windows 11 22H2, Windows Widgets