bulletin release

About this tag
The bulletin release tag on WindowsForum.com covers Microsoft's monthly security bulletin releases, including advance notifications and update Tuesday announcements. Discussions include predictions for upcoming bulletins, details on specific releases like the January 2013 and December 2012 bulletins, and related topics such as end-of-support countdowns for Windows XP and Office 2003. Threads also address security techniques like Pass-the-Hash and provide guidance on automatic updates. The tag focuses on the timing, content, and implications of Microsoft's scheduled security updates for IT professionals and system administrators.
  1. Predictions and the January 2013 Bulletin Release

    At the end of each year, some folks take a moment to jot down predictions about what the coming year has in store. I, on the other hand, do not do predictions. I am neither prognosticator, seer, fortune teller, prophet, clairvoyant, soothsayer, nor medium; although I have been accused of being a...
  2. It’s That Time of Year, For the December 2012 Bulletin Release

    Happy holidays! I hope everyone is enjoying the festive season. I like to get my holiday shopping done early, and this year was no exception. In the middle of my holiday shopping last week, as I passed my cash from one store to the next, I was reminded of “Pass-the-Hash.” (My mind...
  3. Windows XP and Office 2003 countdown to end of support, and the April 2012 bulletins

    Hello, As you know, today is Update Tuesday. Before I go into the bulletin details, however, I wanted to let you know that today we’re notifying customers that Windows XP and Office 2003 will go out of support in April 2014. We understand that preparing to deploy the latest versions of...
  4. Advance Notification for February 2012 - Version: 1.0

    Revision Note: Advance Notification published. Summary: This is an advance notification of security bulletins that Microsoft is intending to release on February 14, 2012. More...