Newsletter Archives

• Master patch listing for April 8th, 2025

  Posted on April 9, 2025 at 23:25 CDT by Susan Bradley • Comment in the Forums

  I’ve updated the master patch list here.  Please note I am not recommending installing updates at this time, we are just testing and reporting.

  So far in April we are seeing the spontaneous creation of an empty c:\inetpub folder. No extra services are installed with it, just the empty folder. There are still some .NET non security that I need to list on the listing, as well as updating the listing for browsers and other non Microsoft patches. I’ll get to it this weekend.

  As always, thank you all for supporting the cause! Remember we use the “name your price” model where you can choose how much you will pay for a membership. Plus membership gives you full access, And if you donate $50 or more, you’ll get a special code to enable text messages sent to your phone each time the Master Patch List gets updated and when I change the MS-DEFCON level.

  More details about these updates in Monday’s newsletter.  You are missing out if you don’t sign up. All content is human made with our own blood, sweat, tears, fingers, and brain power — and it’s 100% AI free.  Therefore, if I’ve fat fingered any KB numbers or if you have any questions, as always post in the forums and I’ll follow up!

  Windows Security Master Patch List, Patch Lady Posts

• Master patch listing for February 2025

  Posted on February 12, 2025 at 05:01 CST by Susan Bradley • Comment in the Forums

  I’ve updated the master patch list here.  Please note I am not recommending installing updates at this time, we are just testing and reporting.

  February’s release of vulnerabilities has been more tame and in addition to the normal Windows updates for each supported platform there is only a .NET 8 and 9 security updates being released.  No plethora of .NETs to have to install. In addition we’re still scratching our heads a bit about the behavior in New Outlook and Windows 10.  While it’s not taking over Classic Outlook for sure, the registry key that we followed via Microsoft’s guidance appears to be removed. We’ll let you know as we investigate more.

  As always, thank you all for supporting the cause! Remember we use the “name your price” model where you can choose how much you will pay for a membership. Plus membership gives you full access, And if you donate $50 or more, you’ll get a special code to enable text messages sent to your phone each time the Master Patch List gets updated and when I change the MS-DEFCON level.

  More details about these updates in Monday’s newsletter.  You are missing out if you don’t sign up. All content is human made with our own blood, sweat, tears, fingers, and brain power — and it’s 100% AI free.  Therefore, if I’ve fat fingered any KB numbers or if you have any questions, as always post in the forums and I’ll follow up!

  Windows Security Master Patch List, Patch Lady Posts

• Master patch listing for January 2025

  Posted on January 15, 2025 at 14:52 CST by Susan Bradley • Comment in the Forums

  I’ve updated the master patch list here.  It’s the first of the year and I have personally seen one issue whereby I atempted to install 2025-01 Security Update for Windows 10 22H2 KB5050411 along with the main security update and the .net update at the same time.  The first time it failed on error 0x80070643. Rescanned and it installed the second time. Confirmed in the forums by PK, and reports on the web seeing the same behavior.

  Please note I am not recommending installing updates at this time, we are just testing and reporting.

  I am keeping an eye on the other patches released this month. January was a HUGE release. I’m more concerned about business patchers than I am about consumers this month. I’m also honestly looking more forward to February’s release of the “new” Outlook and will be providing guidance on how to proactively deal with that (stay tuned, planning KB posts and video guidance).

  As always, thank you all for supporting the cause! Remember we use the “name your price” model where you can choose how much you will pay for a membership. Plus membership gives you full access, And if you donate $50 or more, you’ll get a special code to enable text messages sent to your phone each time the Master Patch List gets updated and when I change the MS-DEFCON level.

  More details about these updates in Monday’s newsletter.  You are missing out if you don’t sign up. All content is human made with our own blood, sweat, tears, fingers, and brain power — and it’s 100% AI free.  Therefore, if I’ve fat fingered any KB numbers or if you have any questions, as always post in the forums and I’ll follow up!

  Windows Patches/Security Master Patch List, Patch Lady Posts

• December 2024 Patch Listing

  Posted on December 12, 2024 at 09:32 CST by Susan Bradley • Comment in the Forums

  I’ve updated the master patch list here.  We’re closing out 2024 and I do not recommend that you install 24H2 at this time even though Microsoft has fixed the issues with Fujitsu scanners and some games.

  So far, I’m not seeing anything trending for consumers, but it’s too early right now.  I am seeing that once you install 18.2 on iPhones that they warm up a bit as a result of the indexing it appears to do after the phone reboots.

  There is a zero day (a vulnerability that has been seen in targeted attacks) in the news referred to as CVE-2024-49138, Windows Common Log File System Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability, but given that the reporting organization is from CrowdStrike, it appears this is a targeted attack seen in businesses, not consumers. Bottom line don’t panic. I will let you know if I see a compelling reason to immediately patch. At this this time I do not recommend we change from our normal process to test before installing updates and to ensure there are no major side effects or issues.

  As always, thank you all for supporting the cause! Remember we use the “name your price” model where you can choose how much you will pay for a membership. Plus membership gives you full access, And if you donate $50 or more, you’ll get a special code to enable text messages sent to your phone each time the Master Patch List gets updated and when I change the MS-DEFCON level.

  More details about these updates in Monday’s newsletter.  You are missing out if you don’t sign up. All content is human made with our own blood, sweat, tears, fingers, and brain power — and it’s 100% AI free.  Therefore, if I’ve fat fingered any KB numbers or if you have any questions, as always post in the forums and I’ll follow up!

  Windows Patches/Security Master Patch List, Patch Lady Posts

• November 2024 patch listing

  Posted on November 13, 2024 at 23:46 CST by Susan Bradley • Comment in the Forums

  I’ve updated the master patch list here.  Remember I do not recommend that you install 24H2 at this time.

  So far, I’m not seeing anything trending for consumers, but it’s too early right now.  Seeing possible issues with the latest Chrome updates so be aware that whatever issues you are seeing MAY be browser related, not operating system related. For now, I’ll urge you to potentially use another browser as a test and to hold off on Microsoft updates.

  As always, thank you all for supporting the cause! Remember we use the “name your price” model where you can choose how much you will pay for  a membership . Plus membership gives you access and if you donate $50 or more you’ll get a special code to enable text messages sent to your phone each time the Master Patch List gets updated and when I change the MS-DEFCON level.

  More details about these updates in Monday’s newsletter.  You are missing out if you don’t sign up. All content is human made with our own blood, sweat, tears, fingers and brain power and 100% AI free.  Therefore, if I’ve fat fingered any KB numbers or if you have any questions, as always post in the forums and I’ll follow up!

  For those that patch Exchange, the Exchange update has been pulled.

  Windows Security Master Patch List, Patch Lady Posts

• October 2024 Master patch list

  Posted on October 10, 2024 at 06:50 CDT by Susan Bradley • Comment in the Forums

  With Hurricane Milton still causing issues and just being too close to Patch Tuesday, once again I don’t recommend installing updates at this time.  I’ve updated the master patch list here.  Nor do I recommend that you install 24H2 at this time.

  So far, I’m not seeing anything trending for consumers, but it’s too early right now. For now, I’ll urge you to ensure your browser is up to date and your devices and phones, but to hold off on Microsoft updates.

  As always, thank you all for supporting the cause! Remember we use the “name your price” model where you can choose how much you will pay for  a membership . Plus membership gives you access and if you donate $50 or more you’ll get a special code to enable text messages sent to your phone each time the Master Patch List gets updated and when I change the MS-DEFCON level.

  More details about these updates in Monday’s newsletter.  You are missing out if you don’t sign up. All content is human made with our own blood, sweat, tears, fingers and brain power and 100% AI free.  Therefore, if I’ve fat fingered any KB numbers or if you have any questions, as always post in the forums and I’ll follow up!

  Windows Patches/Security Master Patch List, Patch Lady Posts

• September 2024 Master Patch List

  Posted on September 12, 2024 at 22:07 CDT by Susan Bradley • Comment in the Forums

  Once again I don’t recommend installing updates at this time.  I’ve updated the master patch list here.

  So far, I’m not seeing anything trending but it’s too early right now. For now, I’ll urge you to ensure your browser is up to date and your devices and phones, but to hold off on Microsoft updates.

  As always, thank you all for supporting the cause! Remember we use the “name your price” model where you can choose how much you will pay for  a membership . Plus membership gives you access and if you donate $50 or more you’ll get a special code to enable text messages sent to your phone each time the Master Patch List gets updated and when I change the MS-DEFCON level.

  More details about these updates in Monday’s newsletter.  You are missing out if you don’t sign up. All content is human made with our own blood, sweat, tears, fingers and brain power and 100% AI free.  Therefore, if I’ve fat fingered any KB numbers or if you have any questions, as always post in the forums and I’ll follow up!

  Windows Patches/Security Master Patch List, Patch Lady Posts

• Patch List for August 13, 2024

  Posted on August 15, 2024 at 08:13 CDT by Susan Bradley • Comment in the Forums

  Once again I don’t recommend installing updates at this time.  I’ve updated the master patch list here.

  In my early consumer testing I’m personally not seeing anything but it’s way too early to be calling it at this point. There is a replaced update for KB5034440/KB5034441 updates, but be aware it’s only offered up IF you have enough free space.  Thus I don’t consider KB5042321 a true replacement for those updates. If you had size issues before, this update will not be offered up to you.

  As always, thank you all for supporting the cause! Remember we use the “name your price” model where you can choose how much you will pay for  a membership . Plus membership gives you access and if you donate $50 or more you’ll get a special code to enable text messages sent to your phone each time the Master Patch List gets updated and when I change the MS-DEFCON level.

  More details about these updates in Monday’s newsletter.  You are missing out if you don’t sign up. All content is human made with our own blood, sweat, tears, fingers and brain power and 100% AI free.  Therefore, if I’ve fat fingered any KB numbers or if you have any questions, as always post in the forums and I’ll follow up!

  Windows Patches/Security Master Patch List, Patch Lady Posts

• Patch List for July 2024

  Posted on July 11, 2024 at 12:14 CDT by Susan Bradley • Comment in the Forums

  We’re still in testing mode for this month’s updates. I’ve updated the master patch list here.

  In my early consumer testing we’re seeing some folks having issues getting Office updated. My recommendation is to put it on defer and wait until Microsoft gets to the bottom of the issue.

  For business patchers this is a month with a lot of SQL updates.  If you rely on RDGateway be aware that some are reporting crashes in TSgateway after installing the updates.

  If you use radius server – be aware of  KB5040268

  Server print problems with SAP — see link

  As always, thank you all for supporting the cause! Remember we use the “name your price” model where you can choose how much you will pay for  a membership . Plus membership gives you access and if you donate $50 or more you’ll get a special code to enable text messages sent to your phone each time the Master Patch List gets updated and when I change the MS-DEFCON level.

  More details about these updates in Monday’s newsletter.  You are missing out if you don’t sign up. All content is human made with our own blood, sweat, tears, fingers and brain power and 100% AI free.  Therefore, if I’ve fat fingered any KB numbers or if you have any questions, as always post in the forums and I’ll follow up!

  Windows Patches/Security Master Patch List, Patch Lady Posts

• Don’t patch while traveling

  Posted on June 17, 2024 at 02:41 CDT by Susan Bradley • Comment in the Forums

  PATCH WATCH

  

  By Susan Bradley

  Recently, a Plus member asked whether they should patch before leaving for vacation or could patch while on vacation.

  Then a coworker let me know about their own imminent multiweek vacation and wanted to know the same thing.

  Both requests reminded me of my stance on updating machines right before, during, or just after travel. Don’t.

  Read the full story in our Plus Newsletter (21.25.0, 2024-06-17).

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• Patch List for June 11, 2024

  Posted on June 13, 2024 at 09:13 CDT by Susan Bradley • Comment in the Forums

  We’re still in testing mode for this month’s updates.

  In my early consumer testing I’m not seeing anything…. yet.

  For business patchers I have some long term patching changes that I’ve listed on the Master Patch page.

  As always, thank you all for supporting the cause! Remember we use the “name your price” model where you can choose how much you will pay for  a membership . Plus membership gives you access and if you donate $50 or more you’ll get a special code to enable text messages sent to your phone each time the Master Patch List gets updated and when I change the MS-DEFCON level.  More details in Monday’s newsletter.  You are missing out if you don’t sign up. All content is human made with our own blood, sweat, tears, fingers and brain power and 100% AI free.  Therefore, if I’ve fat fingered any KB numbers or if you have any questions, as always post in the forums and I’ll follow up!

  Windows Security Master Patch List, Patch Lady Posts

• Patch List for May 14, 2024

  Posted on May 16, 2024 at 15:16 CDT by Susan Bradley • Comment in the Forums

  We’re still in testing mode for this month’s updates. So far there has been an acknowledged deployment issue whereby Windows Server 2019/KB5037765 may fail with error code 0x800f0982 when you have multi-language packs installed and do not have en-us language pack support installed. Microsoft is investigating.

  Microsoft is rolling out the lock screen ‘widgets’ on Windows 11 and I will have all the info in Monday’s newsletter on how to block them.  Personally, I think they are silly and a waste of coding time.  I’m not THAT into sports to want NBA results on my screen thank you very much.

  This week I’ll want you to pay attention to Apple updates and browsers. In the meantime for business patchers I have some long term patching changes that I’ve listed on the Master Patch page.

  As always, thank you all for supporting the cause! Remember we use the “name your price” model where you can choose how much you will pay for  a membership . Plus membership gives you access and if you donate $50 or more you’ll get a special code to enable text messages sent to your phone each time the Master Patch List gets updated and when I change the MS-DEFCON level.  More details in Monday’s newsletter.  You are missing out if you don’t sign up. All content is human made with our own blood, sweat, tears, fingers and brain power and 100% AI free.  Therefore, if I’ve fat fingered any KB numbers or if you have any questions, as always post in the forums and I’ll follow up!

  Windows Security Master Patch List, Patch Lady Posts
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