About this tag
The customers tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about Microsoft's approach to protecting customers through security updates, incident response, and bounty programs. Topics include the MSRC's Software and Services Incident Response Plan (SSIRP) for handling elevated threats, security updates affecting AMD devices, and the Microsoft Edge Bounty Program. Other threads address customer management in web applications, personalizing Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central for customer relationship workflows, and support policies for Intel Skylake processors on Windows 7 and 8.1. The tag reflects a focus on how Microsoft serves and safeguards its customers across enterprise software, security, and hardware support.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    Maximize Efficiency: Personalize Your Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Workspace

    In today’s fast-paced business environment, efficiency and a clutter‐free interface are paramount. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, one of the leading ERP solutions, now offers enhanced personalization features designed to help you tailor your workspace to fit your unique workflow...
  2. News

    Inside the MSRC – Building your own security incident response process

    This is the third and last in a series of posts that looks at how Microsoft responds to elevated threats to customers through the Microsoft Security Response Center’s (MSRC) Software and Services Incident Response Plan (SSIRP). Our previous posts discussed how Microsoft protects customers...
  3. News

    Inside the MSRC – Anatomy of a SSIRP incident

    This is the second in a series of blog posts that shares how the MSRC responds to elevated threats to customers through the Software and Services Incident Response Plan (SSIRP). In our last blog post, we looked at the history of the Microsoft Security Response Center and SSIRP, and how...
  4. Steel Rat

    Windows 10 Surface Pro 5th gen question

    I recently purchased a Surface Pro 5th gen tablet, and am trying to use it for work. I have a web application for customer management, ticketing, etc, and there are certain places where a signature is required by the customer. I'm using Chrome as my browser. I can do everything I need to...
  5. kemical

    Windows 10 Windows 10 October 2018 Update

    The Windows 10 October 2018 Update is finally here! Download the iso/usb install using the Media Creation Tool here: Link Removed
  6. kemical

    Recent Microsoft updates and AMD

    Recently the updates released by Microsoft to combat Meltdown and Spectre have caused some boot issues for those running with certain AMD processors. (this issue is only affecting older AMD cpu's apparently) January 3, 2018—KB4056897 (Security-only update) January 9, 2018—KB4056894 (Monthly...
  7. News

    Extending the Microsoft Edge Bounty Program

    Over the past ten months we have paid out over $200,000 USD in bounties. This collaboration with the research community has resulted in significant improvements in Edge security and has allowed us to offer more proactive security for our customers. Keeping in line with our philosophy of...
  8. kemical

    Intel Skylake Support on Windows 7 & 8.1

    Microsoft have now reversed their decision regarding 6th Gen Intel Skylake processors only running on Windows 10 and so support under Windows 7 and 8.1 is now possible. Reference: Link Removed
  9. kemical

    Windows 10 Changes to security updates

    Changes to Security Update Links Updates have historically been published on both the Microsoft Download Center and the Microsoft Update Catalog and Security Bulletins linked directly to update packages on the Microsoft Download Center. Some updates will no longer be available from the...
  10. News

    Security Bulletin MS14-068 released

    Today, we released an out-of-band security update to address a vulnerability in Kerberos which could allow Elevation of Privilege. This update is for all supported versions of Windows Server and includes a defense-in-depth update for all supported versions of Windows. We strongly encourage...
  11. News

    10 years of Update Tuesdays

    On October 1, 2003, Microsoft announced it would move to a monthly security bulletin cadence. Today, marks 10 years since that first monthly security update. We looked at many ways to improve our security preparedness and patch timing was the number one customer request. Your feedback was clear...
  12. News

    Microsoft Security Advisory (2846338): Vulnerability in Microsoft Malware Protection Engine Could Al

    Revision Note: V1.0 (May 14, 2013): Advisory published. Summary: Microsoft is releasing this security advisory to help ensure customers are aware that an update to the Microsoft Malware Protection Engine also addresses a security vulnerability reported to Microsoft. The update...
  13. News

    Security Advisory 2755801 revised to address Adobe Flash Player issues (Feb. 26, 2013)

    Today we revised Security Advisory 2755801 to address issues in Adobe Flash Player in Internet Explorer 10 on Windows 8. This advisory revision was released in conjunction with Adobe’s update process. Customers who have automatic updates enabled will not need to take any action because...
  14. News

    January 2013 Security Bulletin Webcast, Q&A, and Slide Deck

    Today we’re publishing the Link Removed. During the webcast, we fielded 12 questions focusing primarily on the Print Spooler (Link Removed) and .NET Framework (Link Removed) updates. All questions are included on the Q&A page. We invite our customers to join us for the next scheduled...
  15. News

    Security Advisory 2798897 released, Certificate Trust List updated

    Hello, Today we released Security Advisory 2798897 to notify customers that we are aware of active attacks using a fraudulent digital certificate issued by TURKTRUST Inc. To help protect customers, we have updated the Certificate Trust List (CTL) to remove the trust of the certificates causing...
  16. News

    Security Advisory 2755801 revised to address Adobe Flash Player issues

    Today we revised Security Advisory 2755801 to address issues in Adobe Flash Player in Internet Explorer 10, in conjunction with Adobe’s update process. Customers who have automatic updates enabled will not need to take any action because protections will be downloaded and installed...
  17. News

    Security Advisory 2755801 addresses Adobe Flash Player issues

    Today we released Security Advisory 2755801 that addresses vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash Player in Internet Explorer 10 on Windows 8. The majority of customers have automatic updates enabled and will not need to take any action because protections will be downloaded and installed automatically...
  18. kemical

    Changes to MSDN/Technet subscriptions

    Unfortunately it seems a few bad apples have spoiled it for everyone else once again. See the supplied report for details: Such a shame that greed has once again triumphed.... Reference: Microsoft adds more restrictions to MSDN/TechNet users [Update] - Neowin
  19. News

    Security Advisory 2718704: Update to Phased Mitigation Strategy

    Hello, At Microsoft, our commitment is to help ensure customer trust in their computing experience. That was the impetus for Trustworthy Computing, and central to that is the priority we place on taking the necessary actions to help protect our customers. Yesterday, we issued Security Advisory...
  20. News

    March 2012 Security Bulletin Webcast and Q&A

    Hello, Today we published the Link Removed due to 404 Error. During the webcast, we fielded twelve questions focusing on MS12-020 (aka “the RDP update”). Two additional questions for MS12-022 regarding Microsoft Expression Design were answered after the webcast. All questions are...