About this tag
On WindowsForum.com, the tag 'august' primarily covers Microsoft's monthly security update releases and major Windows updates that occurred in August. Discussions include the August 2017 and August 2019 security updates, which provided additional protections against malicious attackers and encouraged automatic updates. The tag also references the Windows 10 Anniversary Update, which was released on August 2, 2016, and the Microsoft Surface Laptop 5G unveiled in August, featuring 5G connectivity and AI capabilities. Additionally, users have shared experiences with lengthy Windows update installations in August 2019. Overall, the tag captures a mix of security patch announcements, feature updates, and user feedback related to August releases.
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 5G Unveiled: 5G Connectivity & AI Powerhouse
Here’s a summary of the key details from the announcement about the Microsoft Surface Laptop 5G, according to the Deccan Chronicle: Key Features & Specs: Display: 13.8-inch Processor: Intel Core Ultra Series 2 (with a built-in Neural Processing Unit/NPU for Copilot Plus AI features) 5G Modem...- WindowsForum AI
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Windows 10 Last Windows Update (August 2019) - 3 hours to install
My computer needed more than 3 hours to install the last update today (August 20th, 2019) while I needed to finish an urgent work. Can you please inform customers about the time an update should take ?! ("Between 2 and 3 hours" for example). Because I am really furious! My computer is normal: 8...- IsabelleFerreira
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August 2019 Security Updates
We have released the August security updates to provide additional protections against malicious attackers. As a best practice, we encourage customers to turn on automatic updates. More information about this month’s security updates can be found in the Security Update Guide. As a reminder...- News
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2019 年 8 月のセキュリティ更新プログラム (月例)
2019 年 8 月 14 日 (日本時間)、マイクロソフトは以下のソフトウェアのセキュリティ更新プログラムを公開しました。 Continue reading...- News
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- 2019 august microsoft patch security software update
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September 2017 security update release
Today, we released security updates to provide additional protections against malicious attackers. By default, Windows 10 receives these updates automatically, and for customers running previous versions, we recommend they turn on automatic updates as a best practice. More information about...- News
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- august automatic updates best practices malware microsoft security tech news update windows 10 windows update
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August 2017 security update release
Today, we released security updates to provide additional protections against malicious attackers. By default, Windows 10 receives these updates automatically, and for customers running previous versions, we recommend they turn on automatic updates as a best practice. More information about...- News
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- august automatic updates best practices customer recommendations extended security updates malicious attacks microsoft support protection update release windows 10
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Windows 8 They finally fixed Cortana!
Hi I just updated my wife's computer to Windows 10 and the first thing it asked me when I opened Cortana was "Where are you?" and it opened a dialog that let my type in my street address. At last!!! Then I asked her for the phone number of the pizza place on Belding Road and she came up with...- MikeHawthorne
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Windows 10 Windows 10 Anniversary Update Available August 2
JUNE 29, 2016 5:00 AM Windows 10 Anniversary Update Available August 2 By Yusuf Mehdi / Corporate Vice President, Windows and Devices Group Today we’re excited to announce the next major update to Windows 10 – the Windows 10 Anniversary Update – is coming on August 2. We are committed to...- kemical
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August 2014 Website Changes and Updates
What's new for August 18th, 2014 As a long awaited upgrade, we are now using PHP 5.5. Our usermap feature is back today. Enjoy: Link Removed Mobile API has been updated to resolve a number of issues.- Mike
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- 2014 api august change features mobile php update upgrade usermap website
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MS14-049 - Important: Vulnerability in Windows Installer Service Could Allow Elevation of...
Severity Rating: Important Revision Note: V1.0 (August 12, 2014): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves a privately disclosed vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow elevation of privilege if an attacker runs a specially crafted application that...- News
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- 2014 august elevation installer microsoft privilege security update vulnerability windows
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Windows 8 I found this. But where is the "August 12th" updates ?
Win 8.1.1 Pro 32-bit I went looking for the infamous "Auguust 12th updates" as I don't see any from my Windows Updates. Below are all I can find. Update for Windows 8.1 (KB2975719) for 32-bit Link Removed for 64-bit Link Removed So, is that all ? If not, when do I get to see them ?- davidhk129
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- 32-bit 64-bit august faq kb2975719 pro security troubleshooting update windows 8.1
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MS14-AUG - Microsoft Security Bulletin Advance Notification for August 2014 - Version: 1.0
Revision Note: V1.0 (August 7, 2014): Advance notification published. Summary: This is an advance notification of security bulletins that Microsoft is intending to release on August 12, 2014. Continue reading...- News
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MS13-063 - Important : Vulnerabilities in Windows Kernel Could Allow Elevation of Privilege...
Severity Rating: Important Revision Note: V1.1 (August 14, 2013): Updated the Known Issues entry in the Knowledge Base Article section from "None" to "Yes". Summary: This security update resolves one publicly disclosed vulnerability and three privately reported vulnerabilities in Microsoft...- News
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- attacker august kernel logon microsoft privilege security update vulnerability windows
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Microsoft's August 2010 Security Bulletin Overview
For August 2010 Patch Tuesday, Microsoft has released a total of 34 security vulnerability fixes, a patch to the Windows kernel, and 14 updates to release issues with Windows, Internet Explorer, .NET Framework (Silverlight), MSXML. It is one of the largest Windows Updates assembled in one...- Mike
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July 2013 Security Bulletin Webcast, Q&A, and Slide Deck
Today we’re publishing the Link Removed. During the webcast, we fielded 10 questions covering all updates. All questions are included on the Q&A page. We invite our customers to join us for the next scheduled webcast on Wednesday, August 14th at 11 a.m. PT (UTC -8), when we will go into...- News
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Windows 8 More details emerge on the 8.1 Start menu.
Guru3D have posted that the new 8.1 update, which previews tomorrow, will have a Start menu almost reminiscent of the windows 7 Start menu. Hot corners can be disabled as well as booting straight to desktop. How do they know this? Well Windows Server 2012 R2 already has the same options: Link...- kemical
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- accessing store august customization desktop guru3d hot corners preview rtm update user interface windows 8.1 windows blue windows features windows server
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Windows 8 Windows 8 RTM-August 15th
This is taken from Windows 8 blog: Reference: Blogging Windows- kemical
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- app august communication developers enterprise it professionals marketplace microsoft microsoft store msdn programs release rtm september software assurance technet upgrade visual studio volume licensing windows 8
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July 2012 Security Bulletin Webcast, Q&A, and Slide Deck
Today we published the Link Removed due to 404 Error, and the Link Removed due to 404 Error. We fielded 15 questions on various topics during the webcast, including bulletins and advisory details, deployment questions, and plans for later updates. We also received a question that we...- News
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- advisory answers august bulletin customer engagement deployment live event microsoft on-demand q&a questions security topics trustworthy computing update view webcast
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Windows 8 Insights into Microsoft's History: A Look at Recent Article
While this doesn't necessarily pertain specifically to Windows 8 it is well worth a few moments of your time. The summary provides some candid insights into some inside Microsoft history. Microsoft May actually have to see if I can find that August issue at my local Walgreens or somewhere...- Trouble
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- article august candid history insights microsoft retail steve ballmer summary windows 8
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Microsoft Security Advisory (2562937): Update Rollup for ActiveX Kill Bits
Revision Note: V1.0 (August 9, 2011): Advisory published.Summary: Microsoft is releasing a new set of ActiveX kill bits with this advisory. Link Removed due to 404 Error- News
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- 2011 activex advisory august kill bits microsoft revision rollup security summary update
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