About this tag
The 2017 tag on WindowsForum.com covers a mix of seasonal greetings, Microsoft security advisories, and developer events from that year. Posts include a holiday message from the forum staff, several Microsoft security advisories from 2017 addressing vulnerabilities in Active Directory, Office DDE, .NET Core, and Windows Update, as well as an announcement for the Microsoft Build Tour 2017. The content reflects a focus on enterprise IT security and developer updates, with threads providing guidance on securing directory synchronization, Office applications, and .NET Core frameworks. The tag serves as an archive of notable Microsoft-related discussions and announcements from 2017.
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Merry Christmas 2017, Happy New Year 2018, and Season's Greetings!
On behalf of everyone at WindowsForum.com, myself included, Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and Happy New Year :)- Mike
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- 2017 2018 celebration christmas community festivities holiday new year seasonal greeting windows forum
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- Forum: Forum Announcements
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4056318: Azure AD Connect AD DS Account Security Settings
Revision Note: V1.0 (December 12, 2017): Advisory published. Summary: Microsoft is releasing this security advisory to provide information regarding security settings for the AD DS (Active Directory Domain Services) account used by Azure AD Connect for directory synchronization. This advisory...- News
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- 2017 account management account security active directory advisory azure ad directory services file synchronization guidance it administration microsoft on-premises revision note security security advisory settings sync technet version 1.0
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- Forum: Security Alerts
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Microsoft Office DDE Advisory Reduces Document Attack Risk
Revision Note: V1.0 (November 8, 2017): Advisory published. Summary: Microsoft is releasing this security advisory to provide information regarding security settings for Microsoft Office applications. This advisory provides guidance on what users can do to ensure that these applications are...- News
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- 2017 advisory application dde documents dynamic data exchange field guidance information microsoft office process revision note safety security settings support update user tips v1.0
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- Forum: Security Alerts
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VIDEO Bernie Sanders GIVES an update on Health care 7/26/2017
:usa::andwhat:- whoosh
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- 2017 bernie sanders healthcare politics
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- Forum: The Water Cooler
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.NET Core 4021279 Security Advisory Calls for App Updates
Revision Note: V1.0 (May 9, 2017): Advisory published. Summary: Microsoft is releasing this security advisory to provide information about vulnerabilities in the public .NET Core and ASP.NET Core. This advisory also provides guidance on what developers can do to update their applications...- News
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- .net 2017 advisory application asp.net cores developers guidance improve info microsoft patch privilege release revision security technet threats update vulnerability
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- Forum: Security Alerts
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4021279 - Vulnerabilities in .NET Core, ASP.NET Core Could Allow Elevation of Privilege -...
Revision Note: V1.0 (May 9, 2017): Advisory published. Summary: Microsoft is releasing this security advisory to provide information about vulnerabilities in the public .NET Core and ASP.NET Core. This advisory also provides guidance on what developers can do to update their applications...- News
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- 2017 advisory application asp.net asp.net core development guidance management microsoft patch privilege programming release revision security software update vulnerability web development
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- Forum: Security Alerts
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4022345 - Identifying and correcting failure of Windows Update client to receive updates -...
Severity Rating: Critical Revision Note: V1.0 (May 9, 2017): Advisory published. Summary: Microsoft is releasing this security advisory to provide information related to an uncommon deployment scenario in which the Windows Update Client may not properly scan for, or download, updates. Continue...- News
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- 2017 advisory client critical deployment downloading failure issues microsoft patch performance revision scan security support system troubleshooting update windows update
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- Forum: Security Alerts
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Microsoft Malware Protection Engine Gets Critical Security Fix
Severity Rating: Critical Revision Note: V1.0 (May 8, 2017): Advisory published. Summary: Microsoft is releasing this security advisory to inform customers that an update to the Microsoft Malware Protection Engine addresses a security vulnerability that was reported to Microsoft. Continue...- News
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- 2017 advisory critical engine extended security updates malware microsoft revision note update vulnerability
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- Forum: Security Alerts
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4022344 - Security Update for Microsoft Malware Protection Engine - Version: 1.0
Severity Rating: Critical Revision Note: V1.0 (May 8, 2017): Advisory published. Summary: Microsoft is releasing this security advisory to inform customers that an update to the Microsoft Malware Protection Engine addresses a security vulnerability that was reported to Microsoft. Continue...- News
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- 2017 advisory critical engine malware microsoft protection revision security update version 1.0 vulnerability
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- Forum: Security Alerts
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MS17-013 - Critical: Security Update for Microsoft Graphics Component (4013075) - Version: 1.0
Severity Rating: Critical Revision Note: V1.0 (March 14, 2017): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Skype for Business, Silverlight and Microsoft Lync. The most serious of these vulnerabilities could allow remote code...- News
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- 2017 bulletin code critical documents execution lync march ms17-013 office remote revision rights security silverlight skype update users vulnerability windows
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- Forum: Security Alerts
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MS17-018 - Important: Security Update for Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers (4013083) - Version: 1.0
Severity Rating: Important Revision Note: V1.0 (March 14, 2017): Bulletin published Summary: This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerabilities could allow elevation of privilege if an attacker logs on to an affected system and runs a specially crafted...- News
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- 2017 drivers kernel-mode microsoft privilege security update version 1.0 vulnerability windows
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- Forum: Security Alerts
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VIDEO Psychedelic Trip Music And Visuals 2017 (HD)
I find strong coffee without sugar , just a drop of milk, does it for me :razz::up: Helps to be out their already though :bigtongue:- whoosh
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- 2017 music video psychedelic folk visuals hd
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- Forum: The Water Cooler
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MS17-FEB - Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for February 2017 - Version: 1.0
Revision Note: V1.0 (February 21, 2017): Summary: This bulletin summary lists security bulletins released for February 2017 Continue reading...- News
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- 2017 bulletin february microsoft security summary technet update v1.0 version
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- Forum: Security Alerts
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Has anyone been able to update the BLU Win HD LTE to Win10 from Win8 yet?
Hey guys, I was getting a decent Windows phone BLU Win HD LTE (Low-Budget) and this seems to come packed with Windows 8.1. Every single place I've seen it, Amazon, their Website, reviews, etc. they all mention how it is Windows 10 ready, once the operating system launches (back then). Now, it...- RUDY03
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- 2017 blu win hd lte bugs compatibility device issues device specs devices feedback firmware low-budget smartphone tech support update upgrade user experience windows 10 windows 8 windows 8.1 windows phone
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- Forum: Windows Software