Windows 10 News and Announcements...

Windows 10. Secure. The most secure. If you're a pathological liar.

 

And if they try to make it more secure, something has to break. The usual after patch Tuesday.

New Windows security updates break network printing bleepingcomputer.com | Today

Windows administrators report wide-scale network printing problems after installing this week's September 2021 Patch Tuesday security updates...

 

They simply cant get it right.....

In other news its the last patch before Windows 11 is released to the public and i wonder how badly they'll screw up more things.

 

I think they are working the angle that if they screw up Win10 badly enough some people might come to the conclusion that "Win11 just can't possibly be worse, can it ?"
It's twisted, sure, but knowing Microshat it just might really be the angle they are in all seriousness working.
World dominance by ineptitude FTW!

 

For those of you that don't want to buy the Win 10 Pro license on the grey market. PcWorld Store should be a legit and trustworthy web store.

The Pro version is the way to go if you later want to update to Win 11. Even if you prefer stay on Win 10. Newer doesn't always mean better.

See also... http://forum.notebookreview.com/threads/windows-11.836230/page-58#post-11117106


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If you’re a PCWorld reader, there’s a good chance you’ve built a PC or two—and every PC build needs a copy of Windows 10. The full retail version of Windows can be pricier than some hardware parts themselves, so it always pays to jump on Windows 10 deals when they become available.

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Windows PrintNightmare: Microsoft confirms problems after September 2021 update borncity.com | September 18, 2021 by Günter Born

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For months, there are a number of vulnerabilities in Windows Print Spooler service that are grouped under the term print Nightmare in all versions of Windows. Microsoft has been trying to completely close the vulnerabilities since July 2021, but has problems. The updates released for patch day on September 14, 2021 also cause problems that Microsoft has now partially admitted. There is advice on updating the printer driver in order to print again

 

Imagine buying windows

 

I'm unable to update my older PC I'm getting PSFX not found. I think I will need another in-place upgrade!

 

And here we are again. The missery will never end for the latest and greates versions of Win 10. Don't expect that the patch updates for Win 11 will be any better.


Windows 10: Applications cannot be opened or closed again immediately has been fixed by Microsoft deskmodder.de September 25, 2021

After installing KB5005101 or later it can happen that apps and programs cannot be opened or are closed again immediately. Microsoft has corrected this error through the Known Issue Rollback (KIR) function. It will take about 24 hours for this problem to be resolved automatically. A restart helps that the problem is resolved sooner. As Microsoft writes, this error occurs on Windows 10, Server 2019 and Server 2022 when Microsoft Exploit Protection Export Address Filtering (EAF) is enabled. Other problems can be that files cannot be opened or that a white window appears when logging in.

The article also describes how to check the group policy. However, this is not necessary for us “normal” users. The group policy only regulates whether and how KIR can be carried out.

SOURCE: DOCS.MICROSOFT.COM

 

Thanks. Exactly the issue i just had. Outlook 2016 would crash just after startup. Uninstalling and reinstalling did not fix the issue. I ended up failing miserably a rollback to a point i had to restore an old image of windows 10. Then the issue came back.
I was able to resolve the issue by deleting the .json files in windows outlook 2016 directory.
I am pretty confident that this windows update was the source of the issue.

Envoyé de mon SM-G965W en utilisant Tapatalk

 

It's for a reason for Microsoft get a high score



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And I expect it won't be any differnt with Microsofts HW requirements for Win 11

Bro @Spartan@HIDevolution can yoo feel the hate? Or is it overblown? @Mr. Fox

 

Really good find. It's funny but at the same time it's sad.
I personnally hate, Facebook with passion, but still i have an account with 5 friends only (family). The only reason i have this account was to get in touch with my daughter when she was a teenager.
Microsoft, facebook, google, apple and soon android etc...all those cie are too intrusive. They're business is to sell you more and more of their products. I hate that.

 

Nice that you mentioned Facebook. At least they don't make any operative system. I don't touch it with a Teen foot pole.
Facebook. I mean Facepalm continue harvesting info for their ads

 

KB5005716: Out of Box Experience update for Windows 10, version 2004, 20H2, 21H1, and 21H2: October 4, 2021

Summary

This update improves the Windows 10, version 2004, 20H2, 21H1, and 21H2 out-of-box experience (OOBE) by providing eligible devices the option to upgrade to Windows 11 as part of the OOBE process. If the upgrade to Windows 11 is chosen, the upgrade process will begin shortly after OOBE is completed. This update applies only to the Windows 10, version 2004, 20H2, 21H1, and 21H2 OOBE process and will be available only when OOBE updates are installed.

This update applies to the following:

• Windows 10, version 2004 (Home and Professional only)
• Windows 10, version 20H2 (Home and Professional only)
• Windows 10, version 21H1 (Home and Professional only)
• Windows 10, version 21H2 (Home and Professional only)

How to get this update

Windows OOBE

This update is installed during the Windows 10 OOBE process if an Internet connection is available during the OOBE process.

Prerequisites

You must have one of the following updates or a later update installed to apply this update:

• For Windows 10, version 2004
  Recommended: November 10, 2020—KB4586781 (OS Build 19041.630)
  Optional: October 29, 2020—KB4580364 (OS Build 19041.610)
• For Windows 10, version 20H2
  No additional updates are required.
• For Windows 10, version 21H1
  No additional updates are required.
• For Windows 10, version 21H2
  No additional updates are required.

Restart information

You must restart the device after you apply this update.

Update replacement information

This update does not replace a previously released update.

 

A new round with nags from Redmond. They try hard to lure you into their new Apple clone.


Microsoft now shows Windows 11 upgrade offer right in Windows 10 setup winaero.com

Windows 11 is now available for users, and Microsoft wants as many people to know about its latest operating system as possible. To let you know that your device supports (or does not) Windows 11, Microsoft uses a dedicated banner in Windows Update. Also, the company now tries to convince users to upgrade to Windows 11 during the Windows 10 setup experience or OOBE (out-of-box experience). Users on Reddit report spotting the offer when setting up their Windows 10 computers after reset or clean installation.

 

Bro @Mr. Fox 3 in a row within last 24 hours. Doesn't this look fun?


I have been stuck on this for about two hours now and I don’t know what to do


Another one bites the dust…


It’s been stuck on this screen for 1 restart and about 10-20 hours and i don’t know what to do

 

Preparing the Windows 10 November 2021 Update for Release

Win10 21H2 = November 2021 Update

 

Be prepared. Better close all the doors. Microsoft will try to lure/trick you into buy newer pc/laptops to join their newest OS spybox/ads disaster called Win 11.

Microsoft is force installing PC Health Check in Windows 10 bleepingcomputer.com

Microsoft has begun force installing the PC Health Check application on Windows 10 devices using a new KB5005463 update.

Microsoft says that users who do not want PC Health Check on their system can simply uninstall it using the Settings app.

However, readers have told BleepingComputer that they have had to uninstall the application numerous times as the applications keep being reinstalled on the next check for updates

 

microsoft-edge: // Links can soon no longer be redirected deskmodder.de November 12, 2021 1:29 PM

Microsoft has added the protocol microsoft-edge: // under Windows so that links, for example from the wigdets, search or news in the taskbar, are opened directly in Microsoft Edge and not in the default browser.

It is not yet clear when Microsoft will release this “improvement to the worse” for everyone. As of Windows 11 22483 and then also 22494, the changes were made. So it can be that you wait until next year for the new Windows 11. But as we know, such functions can also be backported down to Windows 10 after a "successful" test.

Daniel is really angry and finds even more apt words in his post in the lower section.

 

Windows 10 21H2 is released, here are the new features bleepingcomputer.com | Today

Good news for Win 10 users.... With rollout of 21H2, Microsoft moves Windows 10 to annual updates

Win10_21H2_English_x64.iso in this post


Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 released (with iso).
http://forum.notebookreview.com/threads/windows-10-enterprise-ltsc-2019.833196/page-41#post-11129037

 

Microsoft: Windows Installer breaks apps after updates, repairs bleepingcomputer.com

Microsoft has confirmed a new known issue impacting client and server Windows versions that breaks apps after updating or repairing them using the Windows Installer (previously known as Microsoft Installer).

The complete list of Windows versions affected by this known issue includes:

• Client: Windows 11, version 21H2; Windows 10, version 21H2; Windows 10, version 21H1; Windows 10, version 20H2; Windows 10, version 2004; Windows 10, version 1909; Windows 10, version 1809; Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2019; Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2016; Windows 10, version 1607; Windows 10 Enterprise 2015 LTSB; Windows 8.1; Windows 7 SP1
• Server: Windows Server 2022; Windows Server, version 20H2; Windows Server, version 2004; Windows Server, version 1909; Windows Server, version 1809; Windows Server 2019; Windows Server 2016; Windows Server 2012 R2; Windows Server 2012; Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1; Windows Server 2008 SP2

 

Microsoft has no plans to bring Windows 11 emojis to Windows 10 windowslatest.com - November 26, 2021

Microsoft has finally started rolling out new Fluent Design-based emojis to Windows 11 users in the production channel. The new emoji experience is based on Microsoft's Fluent Design and it matches the modern look.

Unfortunately, it looks like Microsoft has no plans to bring these modern emojis to Windows 11. Windows 11’s emojis will remain exclusive to the new operating system, and Windows 10 users will not be getting any new emojis, at least for now. However, this could change in future.

 

I never cease to be amazed by the things that some people view as being important. To even think that emojis are something worth anyone wasting their time writing an article about is kind of stupefying to me.

 

"When Windows 10 hits its end-of-support date in 2025, hundreds of millions of PC owners will have four options, none of them good"

https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-windows-10-is-a-security-disaster-waiting-to-happen/

 

Oh no, what a shame... How will we continue using Windows 10...

 

Those whose worrywart nature compelled them to move from Windows 7 to 10 now, deja vu, find themselves in the same fear-driven propaganda campaign that is a self-fulfilling prophecy. It demonstrates the folly of paying attention to the propaganda. It is all smoke and mirror crap designed to benefit the Redmond Mafia. Sorry kids... nope, they don't really love you. They only pretended to so you would consent to being molested.

 

Somebody quick photoshop a 70's era windowless white van with the microsoft logo and a sketchy "free candy" spray can painted on the side

Here

 

Good riddance. This is actually something to look forward to.

No more having to deal with stupid forced updates that do nothing but annoy me and waste my hard drive space. The updates never bring anything useful, just more garbage.

 

And yet plenty of companies have not moved on even from windows xp or windows 7. How much do security updates even matter anyways? It seems like a scare tactic to me.

 

Scare tactic and marketing to sell hardware

 

You forgot penny wise standing next to it.

 

My bad

 

Here you go...

 

Microsoft under fire in Europe for OneDrive bundling; legal fight brewing computerworld.com

Nextcloud and 29 other companies have signed onto a complaint against Microsoft's bundling of its OneDrive file-sharing app with both Windows 10 and 11, saying it's nearly impossible for users to choose other file-sharing services.

And when will people/companies start sign onto a complaint against Microsoft's web browser? I still wait on what European antitrust authorities will do. The last fine was all too low... http://forum.notebookreview.com/threads/best-internet-browser-2020-2021.832782/page-16#post-11128868

 

Sweet. It's always nice to hear good news. It's a shame it is becoming so rare. I hope they get burned super bad in the litigation. Any company run by idiots with a mentality as screwed up as theirs deserves whatever tragedy comes to them. https://twitter.com/Lukewearechange/status/1456311555134459904?s=20

 

What did i just watch?? Microsoft has really bent its knee. I am all for each to their own thing but this is going to far.
Sorry but i am looking for a ticket to mars.

As for the litigation we all know whats going to happen sweet nothing just money exchanging hands again.

 

Probably. But, there is always a remote chance that they will lose and the verdict will be so damaging that it will be difficult for them. I hope so. I hope it is devastating to them. It eventually caused crApple to pull their heads out on the right to repair. If they have to spend millions on attorneys fees and millions in a settlement, eventually the drain on financial resources will get the attention of pencil pushers and shareholders. Once in a while the civil justice system works as intended. I hope this turns out to be one of those times. As they say, " It's all fun and games until someone loses an eye." I hope they lose an eye. If that's what it takes to get their attention, it will be so very worth it for the rest of us.

And yeah... that other thing is a great example of what abject stupidity with no idiot filter looks like.

 

The only response that comes to mind...

definition

 

"With the latest operating system updates -- specifically the KB5008212 and KB5008215 updates -- the company has implemented a block on workarounds used by the likes of EdgeDeflector and Firefox to force links to open in a browser other than Edge."

https://betanews.com/2021/12/16/mic...ser-workarounds-in-windows-10-and-windows-11/

 

I believe they have intentionally (artificially) introduced problems in Windows 11 so they can make people think they are heroes as they roll out "fixes" to those problems that carry the malware payload bundled with the "fix" so people have to drink the poison to find a cure for the things that were broken. Better to install an older version that functions in the desired manner, then block updates. Security is a myth. It's all about them having control and using the fear of insecurity to coerce compliance. It is unfortunate that they have been stooping to the same level of Digi-Nazi shenanigans as crApple. They've been getting away with it for a while now. And, now both companies are a PC enthusiast's adversary. Neither one possess integrity and both are unworthy of any trust.

 

See my quote above. This also apply for Win 11. Cancer match cancer.

 

I'm confused: If I save HTM page and later try to open, it opens with Firefox which is my default browser and I don't use any workarounds. What am I missing? I didn't install specific updates, which is possible, since I do manual updates only, or I don't understand the issue? BTW MS will get another billion $ fine In EU if it's implemented up there me think, as this move is definitively anti something LOL

 

Does Microsoft force Windows 11 upgrades despite being blocked?
http://forum.notebookreview.com/threads/windows-11.836230/page-91#post-11135878

 

Microsoft: KB5008212 Windows security update breaks Outlook search bleepingcomputer.com | jan 6, 2022

Microsoft has acknowledged an issue triggered by a Windows 10, version 21H2 security update released during the December 2021 Patch Tuesday that causes search issues in Outlook for Microsoft 365.

The usual. New patches will be needed for patches that break previous patches.

 

From Bleepingcomputer - New Windows KB5009543, KB5009566 updates break L2TP VPN connections

don't install any of these new patches if using certain vpn connections