Windows 10 News and Announcements...

They are going to do what Google did (Material You trash). Copy that BS new Mac OS UI of rounded crap all over the place and kill the information density advantage that Windows has this will be reflecting in Explorer and other so called as per their "legacy" framework in the OS and rest of the OS will look like a childish pos with zero power user features and completely based on that Surface trash, since the team now building the OS is spearheaded by the same team at M$.

As for that bs economics and all rubbish junk, that's just the old news we had, Microsoft Store revamp to push the developers publish their "apps" (applications to us) with touch friendly garbage UI and since we already seen that they are going to push the updates through that cancer. Hope people do not use that M$ Store garbage at all, since it makes Windows more centralized disaster than the old school Win32 apps over the internet. But sadly many people with PC also buy that UWPs world's worst DRM As a Service Xbox Gamepass.

When you pair that with the idotic icons and the design direction driven by the nutcases who use iPads and iPhones the OS is going to look terrible as a desktop operating system. It's going to come and sadly we cannot do anything to stop. Only option I hope it has is give us the switch to control the Information density scaling like we always had with Windows at 100%.

But that's all UI part, we do not know how the UWP system breaks into Win32 and explorer and the control panel that we have AND the 32bit with backwards compatibility, those are more important to us since UI can be at-least tamed but the fundamentals cannot. Like this below which they were mentioning.

As per the job listing, Microsoft Program Manager will apparently work with the Project Reunion team to “define, design, plan, build major improvements to the Windows UX platform”.


Project Reunion cancer.

It's going to get worse from now, I can see it. Which is why buying a PC in DDR4 era and building it with Win7 as a mandatory install for all the programs and games until now and a Win10 dual boot if you like the new politically radical games and other "shiny" journo appeasing garbage PLUS run a proper Linux distro on the side as well. However there could be a Silver Lining, they speak on Monetization crap and UX, not fundamental since enterprises rely on that and China relies on it with huge chunk of cash, so may not see huge regressions in the core heart of NT Kernel anyways these dumb fools who ruin the UI are not at all skilled enough.

I forgot to mention most important aspect of my thought, they want to target younger generation to brainwash into their useful batteries to power up their ecosystem of walls and rules. Chrome OS is pushed in education systems across US for the same damn reason and also Apple cancer products made with BGA junk and other anti consumer garbage. When I was in high school it was Windows XP and then 7 but now every single dumb kid will be relegating themselves to these useless As a service products that will push their certified news, information, way to believe in them about technology and everything.

 

Isn't the new icons cute? Created by kids for kids. The nice pastel colors fits the icons as hand in glove. Can't be better than this. Can it?


Microsoft reveals the redesigned Windows 10 Task Manager icon bleepingcomputer.com

Microsoft revealed today the redesigned icon for the Windows 10 Task Manager program as part of a user interface refresh coming in the upcoming Sun Valley feature update.

 

I think the minimal bezel design being rounded at the edge is the reason adopting the design. My Pcs still have huge clunky bezels which makes it look awful. Apparently, end result would be everything will be same design as mobile or tablets!

 

Here is more disgusting. @Mr. Fox do you look forward to this? I'm pretty sure bro @Ashtrix won't like this move.



LOOOL, Microsoft may try once again.

Windows 10 leak suggests Windows 8 charms bar-like feature is coming windowslatest.com - May 29, 2021

We reported recently that Microsoft's Sun Valley Update for Windows 10 will also include productivity and multitasking features in addition to cosmetic changes. Now there’s a bit more to add to the story.

The Charms bar was removed from all Windows 10 devices; both traditional desktops, and tablets as well. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean that Microsoft has given up on the idea. This new leak suggests that a similar feature will be added to Windows 10.

 

I'm pretty sure my elementary school granddaughters will love it. Nothing is too tacky for the kiddos.

Is that the Windoze Development Team members' brains squirting out of the unicorn's bobo?
http://disq.us/p/2hbsfq2

As they say... you can't fix stupid.

 

Not again!? Charms bar is a PAIN to use with mouse. It works great for touch screens but not physical keyboard/mouse.

 

Touchpads maybe. There's already a swipe shortcut for some other thing in Windows right now but I forgot the name of it. You swiped from the left edge on the touchpad.

 

No doubt the Redmond Reprobates will remain true to form as an organization run from the top down by morons and deploy this stupid namby-pamby touchscreen crap across all devices without regard to the intended use and hardware configuration.

 

Oh god not again

 

Sounds like more pain instore for us!.

 

It will never end!

Windows 10 21H1: StrangeTaskbar issues after update KB5003214
Posted on 2021-05-31 by guenni

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It seems that the new feature “News and interests”, installed with optional preview update KB5003214 is causing some nasty issues for some users of Windows 10 version 21H1 (and probably version 2004/20H2). First I got a report from one German user, but after publishing an article in German, other users confirming the issue – and I found more references within the internet...


KB5003214 update is causing issues with Windows 10 taskbar windowslatest.com - May 31, 2021
Windows 10 has a new bug that has been introduced thanks to the KB5003214 update for May 2021 Update (21H1), October 2020 Update (20H2) and May 2020 Update (2004). This optional update breaks the system tray of the taskbar and some users are also reporting other related issues...

Microsoft Edge 91 update breaks on startup tabs feature windowslatest.com - May 30, 2021
Microsoft's latest update is causing new problems, this time for those using the Microsoft Edge browser. After the update, users are reporting an increase in the "use recommended browser settings" prompt.

Windows 10 is now nagging users with Microsoft Bing alerts windowslatest.com - May 31, 2021
A new update has brought back Microsoft’s recommendation for Bing and Chromium Edge on Windows 10. After Microsoft Edge 91, Windows 10 has now started displaying a pop-up message that appears through Windows 10’s built-in notification center.

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Here’s why Microsoft removed the Windows Startup sound

Jensen Harris, the former Director of Program Management for the Windows User Experience team, explains in a new video the history of startup sounds in computers and what had happened to the Windows startup sound. The startup sound is no longer a part of Windows starting in Windows 8.

Yeah, Windows 10 ain't a real desktop OS. The last desktop OS was Win 7. Microsoft should have continued finished the Win 10X for thin clients as phones/tablet and their own Surface Jokes and instead fully revamped Win 10 to a real desktop OS. Not the Unisex mess it has become today.

 

@Mr. Fox @Ashtrix This is sonewhat good news. Maybe for the gamers who want newer LTSC build.

Windows 10 21H2 - There will probably be two versions after all deskmodder.de
June 1, 2021 12:24

Microsoft is making it really exciting this time. Because it looks like we're going to get two different versions of the Windows 10 21H2. For the "normal" users rather uninteresting.

This will certainly be due to the fact that the Windows 10 21H2 will be available again as an Enterprise LTSC version. The last version was Windows 10 1809 . Microsoft itself describes the upcoming Appraiser files as 21H2, 21H2Setup and CO21H2Setup. A change that has not yet been made.

So you can assume that we consumers will get the new Windows 10 21H2 with all the new icons and changes. The LTSC, on the other hand, will presumably forego any visual changes. Albacore assumes that we will get a 21xxx and the corresponding Enterprise the 19044 as a version number. We'll be surprised if it really turns out that way. Because the 19044 can already be activated in a home or higher as a build number

It would make sense anyway. Anyone who uses an LTSC in a company wants to work and not get used to visual changes. Whether the LTSC then stays at the status of the current 1904x (code name Vibranium) or receives the substructure from the code name Cobalt has to be seen. The changes compared to the earlier versions are always interesting.

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Windows 10's package manager flooded with duplicate, malformed apps bleepingcomputer.com

Microsoft's Windows 10 package manager Winget's GitHub has been flooded with duplicate apps and malformed manifest files raising concerns among developers with regards to the integrity of apps.

Last week, Microsoft released the first stable version of its Windows 10 package manager, Winget, which enables users to manage apps via command-line.

Much like package managers available on other platforms, Winget lets Windows users automate app management when it comes to installing, configuring, upgrading, and uninstalling applications.

But, over the weekend, multiple users flooded Winget's software registry with pull requests for apps that are either duplicate or malformed, thereby raising concerns about the integrity of the Winget ecosystem.

 

Anyone ever reacted to MS choosing to use virus-like naming definitions?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Influenza_A_virus_subtype_H5N1

Next update? Will use a real name, so Win10 Goose Guangdong :O)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goose_Guangdong_virus

 

one version of 21H2 might be "Windows 11" as some recent rumors out there suggested

from Born's Tech & Windows World blog:

Will Windows 10 end on October 14, 2025? A bit

 

If the OS is an objective improvement in features and performance over Windows 10, I'm all in for Windows 11.

I'll wait to see how this turns out first before diving in, that way I don't get burned if it turns out to be crap. I'm hopeful that it will be better.

 

I did have issue with startup time since I didn't have better hardware and hardware itself were XP era which always made startup sound and I remember waiting for 5 mins and came to realize the gpu driver caused black screen and after waiting for a long time I was greeted with login screen.

 

Win 11 = Win 8 back again for desktops, tablets and phones I think Microsoft still belive in Touch as they hoped would be the big when they pushed out Win 8. They was too early on the ball with Win 8. Soon time to try again. Old love never dies as you know.



Windows 10 News and Interests enabled for everyone in latest update bleepingcomputer.com
Microsoft has now rolled out the Windows 10 'News and Interests' news feed to everyone and enabled it by default on the taskbar, causing many people to seek how to disable it.

Microsoft fixes six zero-day flaws in Windows 10 — update right now tomsguide.com | today

Hackers already using these vulnerabilities to attack PCs

The worst of the bunch (assigned the catalogue number CVE-2021-33742) lets malicious web pages hack into PCs via Internet Explorer and other Microsoft programs. Microsoft Edge is also affected when it is in "Internet Explorer mode," according to the Microsoft description of the flaw, which labels it "Critical."

 

My laptop updated last night and turned it on this morning to see this "feature". But just right-click taskbar and "News and Interests" should be there and go with "Turn off", that is if it does actually turn it off and not just hide it.

 

The 'perpetual beta' will end afterall ...to be replaced by new eternal experiments?

https://betanews.com/2021/06/10/windows-10-retires-2025/

 

Nothing will be changed.


Windows 10 KB5003637 update could break your taskbar, printer windowslatest.com - June 11, 2021

Windows 10 has a new bug which has been introduced thanks to its monthly security patch "KB5003637". The problem is that the update is messing up with the icons on the taskbar and desktop. This issue was first reported last month when users installed the optional and it seems to have slipped into the mandatory security update.

Windows 10 KB5003637 is a mandatory security patch and it’s part of the June 2021 Patch Tuesday update. A security patch is typically downloaded/installed automatically depending on Windows Update Settings. Going by reports on our comments section, Feedback Hub, and Reddit, it looks like some users are facing critical problems after applying the mandatory patch.

Windows: June 2021 updates (KB5003637 etc.) can block remote access to events
Posted on June 11, 2021 by Günter Born

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After installing the June 2021 security updates can Windows 7 to Windows (and the server counterparts) occur 10 that applications may have trouble accessing event logs on remote devices. Microsoft has made a corresponding entry in the Windows 10 status area for versions 2004 to 21H1.

Windows 10: June 2021 updates disrupt the taskbar with "news and interesting topics" Posted on June 11, 2021 by Günter Born

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With the security updates of June 8, 2021 for Windows 10, Microsoft has also forcibly introduced the "News and Interesting Topics" function. In the meantime, some users have noticed that the function of the taskbar is disturbed and symbols are missing in the tray area (status area) of the taskbar. It's a bug with announcement again, as the problem already occurred with the preview updates at the end of May 2021

 

Damn which means having to buy Win 11 again. I thought W10 would be the last and was very happy though! I have tendency to lose my licenses/keys.

I didn't install it though! Will stay on build 985 for several weeks or until next Patch Tuesday.

 

You'll probably get it for free. They want you to boost trafic to their Store + your privacy has still a value as you know. Exactly as with Win 10

Edit. More fun coming from Redmond.


Windows 10 KB5004476 emergency patch released to fix Xbox issues windowslatest.com - June 12, 2021

Microsoft has published a new Windows 10 KB5004476 emergency (out of the band) optional update for PCs running version 21H1, version 20H2 and version 2004. As per the tech giant, Windows 10's latest emergency update will address issues experienced when using the Xbox Game Pass subscription service.

KB5004476 is an out-of-band patch and it is marked as an optional quality update. This patch should be installed only if you’re having issues when downloading games part of the Game Pass from the Store. Since it is an optional update, it won’t download or install automatically.

Should you install the KB5004476 update on Windows 10?
Obviously, if you weren’t affected by Microsoft Store failures when downloading certain games, there’s no need to install out of the band.

There is a reason why it’s labelled “optional” and it’s possible that you can run into other issues if you apply the update that you don’t really need. There you have it

 

Microsoft Appears to Be Dropping Windows 10 Support by 2025
Microsoft has officially listed an end of life date for Windows 10 Home and Pro. A Microsoft documentation officially states that support will end on October 14th, 2025. The company will continue to support at least one Windows 10 semi-annual channel until that date.

 

Thank the lord! This pile of garbage OS needs to die! Worse than Windows Millenium! An OS that's always in BETA and Preview updates!

M!cr0$h4ft: If y'all thought Windows 10 was bad, wait till you see what we're about to do to your computing world soon!

 

I totally agree. It is by far the worst version of Windows; even worse than Millenium, for a number of reasons. It does deserve to die.

I also agree that there is every reason to be worried about what kind of absurd abortion will replace it. Based on all the reasons it deserves to die, whatever replaces it is nearly pre-destined to be a horrible product.

 

What I find troubling is how stupid consumers are. When you start digging, it is worse than it seems on the surface.

The mere fact someone who writes crap for public reading published this shows how deep their stupidity runs. They may actually believe that. Scary.

Microsoft wants you to calm down about Windows 11 (in a twisted, wonderful way)
Redmond can feel the excitement of Windows users. It wants them to relax by reminding them of how great Windows has always been.

Their video is a reminder of what a good OS Windows used to be. But, the video itself is pretty stupid, and that comes as no surprise. Relaxing? Really? Part of me wants to have pity for them.

 

What's depressing is that only 12% of people disliked that video! (The green hills remind me of some of the places I used to live, but really, only 12% disliking that video!)

(If you want to listen to some of those vibes done right, then go listen to Max Richter!)

 

It is difficult to gauge based on that because some people never click on like/dislike buttons or give rep on social media. But, it is depressing that only 12% of those that do did so. I am surprised that it is not at least 50%. I suppose it could be that many who are disgusted by it do not waste their time reading or watching videos about things they find disgusting. I do because I want the basis of my gripes to have merit.

 

HA HA HA. Certain people don't get sarcasm!

 

You are most likely forced to use Win 11 if you want next gen hardware I don't expect Microsoft want to put work into Win 10 if they can throw out a new tragedy OS http://forum.notebookreview.com/thr...rs-welcome-too.810490/page-1110#post-11100344

When stupid works together with coding. All think the same and none is able to see the light.

Windows 10 has an optional update problem, and it's annoying bleepingcomputer.com

Windows 10 has a frustrating and annoying problem where Windows Update will only offer one optional update at a time.

This week, Microsoft released the out-of-band (OOB) KB5004476 Windows 10 update to fix an Xbox Game Pass bug preventing users from installing or launching games.

What is frustrating is that even though this update applies to Windows 10 20H2, Windows Update refused to offer it to my devices until I first installed the Windows 10 21H1 update.

And the same gang work on next OS....


Microsoft wants to modernize existing parts of Windows 10 UX windowslatest.com - June 14, 2021

Microsoft is in the process of finalizing the Windows Sun Valley, otherwise known as "next of generation of Windows", ahead of its announcement on June 24....

 

Synergy works for just and unjust, intelligent and unintelligent. I cannot think of anything more dangerous or harmful than stupid people banning together to achieve a common goal. We have tons of examples of it, more recently than ever before, and Windoze 10 is but a small one.

 

I was excited for Win 10 till build 1607 anniversary edition after which my I had do a painful full clean install after a CU borked my PCs.

 

All Win 10 versions will get same treatment from Redmond.

Microsoft confirms blurry taskbar bug in Windows 10’s latest update windowslatest.com - June 15, 2021

As we reported recently, some users are encountering serious problems after applying Windows 10's June 2021 cumulative update. According to various reports and our own testing, mandatory security update KB5003637 could break the taskbar icons

 

"NVIDIA is dropping support for Windows 7 and Windows 8 drivers"

- NVIDIA is dropping support for Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 drivers starting in October. 2021

- ...a new support bulletin published on Friday, NVIDIA says they will only provide new features, bug fixes, or performance enhancements to Game Ready Drivers for Windows 10.

- While drivers for Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 will continue to receive critical security updates through September 2024, they will no longer receive any non-security improvements.

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/ne...-support-for-windows-7-and-windows-8-drivers/

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Welp... No one was expecting drivers forever were they?

 

Forever, no. Until I decide to stop using it, yes. But, I only care about having a driver that works for me. I don't care what date it was released.

 

Windows 10: Microsoft confirms problems with June 2021 security update
http://forum.notebookreview.com/threads/windows-10.762434/page-574#post-11103193

 

while nVidia plans to drop Win7/8.x support for their graphics drivers later this year, AMD on the other hand already dropped Win7/8.x support for their recent radeon graphics drivers starting with the 21.6.1 version:

Neowin - AMD 21.6.1 driver drops support for Windows 7/8/8.1 and pre-Polaris GPUs

last AMD Radeon driver to support Win7/8.x was 21.5.2

 

Microsoft suggests workarounds for critical, unpatched PrintNightmare exploit. Very nice, they want that people with 2-3 years old computers shall be scrapped due coming Win 11 new security requirements while they themself coding the OS so it works as a open door for hackers/thiefs/governments stealing your data/privacy.
http://forum.notebookreview.com/thr...ts-and-incidents.816109/page-45#post-11104347

Security and awful buggy patches is Microsofts problem child (not that the users have older hardware). Let other pay for their own problems ain't nice.


Microsoft employee steals $ 10 million worth of Xbox credit

Said incident already occurred in 2017, but it is apparently only now attracting more public attention. At that time, the newly hired software engineer Volodymyr Kvashuk was commissioned to examine the infrastructure and security of Microsoft's e-commerce platform. It was probably specifically about the elimination of errors in Microsoft's payment system, in which Kvashuk actually discovered a glaring security gap. During the test purchase of prepaid cards for the Xbox marketplace ( from 10 euros on Amazon ), Microsoft's internal software simply spat out valid credit codes, which the developer, originally from Ukraine, simply couldn't get enough of in the following two years .

 

Surprise! New Windows 10 Version 21H2 Is Official wccftech.com

Microsoft has today introduced the October 2021 Update, Windows 10 version 21H2. The company said that while it's excited for the next generation of Windows with Windows 11, it is also focused on supporting over 1.3 billion monthly active devices that are currently running on Windows 10.

"Windows 10, version 21H2 will have a scoped set of features focused on productivity and security, prioritized to meet our customers’ needs based on feedback," John Cable, Vice President, Program Management, Windows Servicing and Delivery, writes.

KB5003791 Feature Update Windows 10 21H2 19044 [Manual Download]

Microsoft is continuing with the small function updates for Windows 10. The Enablement Package, KB 5003791, turns Windows 10 2004, 20H1 or 21H1 into Windows 10 21H2 19044, still based on the “Vibranium” code base.


Windows 10 21H2 19044 ISO / ESD including updates (German, English) deskmodder.de

Windows 10 21H2 19044 ISO english including updates

• En-US x64 - Home, Pro, Pro Educ., Pro for Work., Educ., Multi Session, Ent. 19044.1147 KB5004296 ( July 16) Also as N-Version HiDrive (4.80 GB) Thanks to Birkuli

 

Two months in a row with massive problems with security and reliability. Yep, Microsoft and Windows in a nutshell. Maybe halt the Win 11 development and instead put all resources on the OS and its core components that have 1.3 Bill Win 10 users But I expect its more fun try make an real Apple copy cat than offer a fully working OS today.


Windows July update breaks printing and scanning when using smart-cards windowsreport.com · Today 24, July 2021

Microsoft has confirmed that its recent July security update has broken printing and scanning on systems when using smart card authentication. The problem is related to certain changes it made....

 

Give you buggy Windows patches ain't enough.

Beware: Windows update is pushing BIOS updates with bugs windowsreport.com | July 30, 2021

• Windows 10 users are now facing another system threatening issue that started after the latest Windows update.
• The new version of BIOS that Microsoft pushed through the Windows update is bugged and reportedly breaking the OS.
• Users are now afraid that they can lose their entire stored data, as they can no longer gain access to their drives.
• Support specialists from Lenovo are recommending certain actions that will revert these changes and keep them from reapplying.

 

I did hide the BIOS update using wumt otherwise my PC would have bricked.

 

So, which version should MS recommend to be installed if max security is the goal

Windows 7: 12 vulnerabilities: 4 critical and 8 important
Windows 8.1: 18 vulnerabilities: 5 critical and 13 important
Windows 10 1903 and 1909: 23 vulnerabilities: 7 critical and 16 important
Windows 10 2004, 20H2 and 21H1 : 24 vulnerabilities, 7 critical and 17 important

Source https://www.ghacks.net/2021/08/10/microsoft-windows-security-updates-august-2021-overview/

Did the cumulatives 8.1 pro & 10 ltsc, all looks well so far.

 

Windows 10 SSU integration into the Windows update is now possible for older versions [2nd update]
good Morning August 11, 2021 11:13 AM

[2nd update 08/10/2021]: Microsoft has announced that the combined updates (LCU + SSU) will now also be made available for Windows 10 1909, 1809 and Server 2019. These updates will then be displayed through the Windows Insider Pre-Release Category in Windows Server Update Services (WSUS).....

Since it can happen again and again that an SSU ( Servicing Stack Update ) has to be installed before the actual monthly update, it can also happen in the future that an SSU has to be provided separately. Microsoft tries to keep the number as low as possible. More about it here .

 

The Win10 PrintNightmare continue while they create a new disaster for the fall called Win 11

Windows 10: Microsoft just revealed another Print Spooler bug zdnet.com

Microsoft discloses a new PrintNightmare bug and advises admins to disable the Print Spooler service to mitigate the issue.

Microsoft's Windows 10 Print Spooler security is turning into a headache for the company and its customers.

Branded bugs like Heartbleed from 2014 are a bit passé but the Windows 10 PrintNightmare bugs appear to be an apt choice: Microsoft released fixes in July and August and, just after its August 10 Patch Tuesday change to the Print Spooler service, it's disclosed yet another print spooler bug.

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Ransomware: Now attackers are exploiting Windows PrintNightmare vulnerabilities

Cyber-criminal groups including Vice Society and Magniber have been spotted using vulnerabilities in Windows Print Spooler to infect victims with ransomware.

 

I usually had it disabled since XP-Vista since I never had printers or mDNS like service anyway. While attending college I had to do lot of PDFs so without print spooler enabled I used to get printing failed or conversion to PDF failed.
Dunno what to do now since Print spooler is started automatically w/o much Group policy rules applied for better security.
BTW, anyone knows a way to reinstall Windows appx's I have tried literally all website's instructions and not one worked. Even tried LTSC's base Win store and dependencies are refusing to install. It may look like I have to clean install Win 10.

 

Yep, yet a new month with fun for some with the latest and greatest.


Windows 10 KB5005033 is causing new issues for some users windowslatest.com - August 17, 2021

Windows 10’s default Alt-Tab functionality appears to be partially broken for some users after the release of two updates – July 2021 preview and August 2021 Patch Tuesday. While the July 2021 preview ( KB5004296) was optional, KB5005033 (August 2021 update) is a mandatory security patch designed to fix the remaining gaming problems.

How to fix KB5005033 issues in the link...

 

Microsoft goes lean on PrintNightmare
Posted on August 20, 2021 by Günter Born

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PrintNightmare denotes a number of vulnerabilities in the Windows print spooler service. Attackers can use these vulnerabilities to extend rights and, if necessary, take over domain controllers. Microsoft reacts half-heartedly with patches and recommendations that are only annoying for those affected in practice. These vulnerabilities are now being exploited in cyberattacks, and the person who discovered the vulnerabilities is making allegations of inaction against Microsoft. Time to take a look at the facts.

Microsoft does and does, but cannot eliminate the source of the weaknesses. Basically, all that was left to do was rewrite the entire print spooler service to get out of this mess. But you want to avoid that and prefer to draw beautiful new pictures for users in the form of newly designed icons and user interface - but under the hood you have been dragging pretty broken code with you for decades. But as long as the user community happily greets every newly painted icon, Microsoft can continue to drive this boot. There is no alternative to anything - at least I hear it here on the blog quite often.

Yep, exactly as Microsoft do now for the new shiny Win 11. Just sad.

 

And the patch fun for the newer Win 10 versions continue.

Microsoft Releases KB5005932 to Enable an In-Place Upgrade on Devices That Can’t Install Cumulative Updates wccftech.com

Microsoft has released the KB5005932 update to address a problem that was disrupting cumulative updates. The "PSFX_E_MATCHING_BINARY_MISSING" error was appearing for some users running Windows 10 version 21H1, 20H2, and 2004 when attempting to install the latest updates. This problem appeared after installing KB5003214 (May 25, 2021) and KB5003690 (June 21, 2021).

Microsoft explained why this Windows update issue occurred for some devices:
This issue occurs on devices that have been scavenged automatically to remove outdated resource records. When a system is scavenged, the recently installed latest cumulative update (LCU) is marked as permanent and the older components are removed from the system. After scavenging is complete and a device is in this state, you cannot uninstall KB5003214 or KB5003690, and you cannot install future LCUs.

To resolve this kind of problem, the company said that you need an in-place upgrade that installs an operating system on your device without removing the older version first.

 

2015: https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2015/07/24/security-in-windows-10/ "Windows 10 - the most secure Windows ever". Sure. 09\2021:

• 7 : 22 vulnerabilities
• 8.1: 24 vulnerabilities
• 10 1903,1909, 2004, 20H2, 21H1: 32 vulnerabilities
  
  https://www.ghacks.net/2021/09/14/microsoft-windows-security-updates-september-2021-overview/