About this tag
The February tag on WindowsForum.com covers Microsoft security update releases for February in multiple years, including 2017, 2018, and 2019. These threads discuss security updates for Windows and Adobe Flash Player, with details on severity ratings, affected versions, and best practices for automatic updates. One thread notes a delay in the February 2017 updates due to a last-minute issue. Additionally, the tag includes a thread about scheduled website maintenance on February 5, 2018, and a political discussion thread unrelated to Windows. The recurring theme is Microsoft's monthly security patch releases and related announcements.
  1. whoosh

    VIDEO Reporter FORCES Trump to answer for wasting ALL of February in US response

    :usa: :rolleyes:
  2. News

    February 2019 Security Update Release

    Today, we released 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 on the Link Removed. Continue reading...
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    • automatic updates february malware patch management protection security update windows
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    • Forum: Security Alerts
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    February 2018 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...
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    • automatic best practices february malware protection security support update version windows 10
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    • Forum: Security Alerts
  4. Mike

    Scheduled Maintenance on February 5, 2018

    The website will be down briefly at 0400 hours UMT (London time) on February 5th, 2018 for a kernel upgrade. The downtime should last no longer than a couple minutes. Thanks!
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    • 2018 downtime february kernel london maintenance schedule umt upgrade website
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    • Forum: Forum Announcements
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    MS17-005 - Critical: Security Update for Adobe Flash Player (4010250) - Version: 1.0

    Severity Rating: Critical Revision Note: V1.0 (February 21, 2017): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash Player when installed on all supported editions of Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows...
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    • adobe flash critical february ms17-005 security server 2012 update vulnerability windows 10 windows 8.1
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    • Forum: Security Alerts
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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...
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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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    MS17-005 - Critical: Security Update for Adobe Flash Player (4010250) - Version: 1.0

    Severity Rating: Critical Revision Note: V1.0 (February 21, 2017): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash Player when installed on all supported editions of Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows...
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    • adobe bulletin critical february flash player ms17-005 operating system patch release revision security server 2012 software support technology update vulnerability windows 10 windows 8.1
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    • Forum: Security Alerts
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    February 2017 security update release

    Our top priority is to provide the best possible experience for customers in maintaining and protecting their systems. This month, we discovered a last minute issue that could impact some customers and was not resolved in time for our planned updates today. After considering all options, we...
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    • apology customer experience delay february issues microsoft protection security system update
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    • Forum: Security Alerts
  9. ragnarok1968

    Windows 10 Microsoft delays Patch Tuesday updates due to "a last minute issue"

    February 2017 security update release Our top priority is to provide the best possible experience for customers in maintaining and protecting their systems. This month, we discovered a last minute issue that could impact some customers and was not resolved in time for our planned updates...
  10. O

    Windows 7 Crash after update

    My pc is crashing after the Feb. windows updates. It keeps failing to install 3126593, and won't let me finish any troubleshooting before crashing. Am I the only one having this problem?
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    3137909 - Vulnerabilities in ASP.NET Templates Could Allow Tampering - Version: 1.1

    Revision Note: V1.1 (February 10, 2016): Advisory updated to include download information for Microsoft ASP.NET Web Frameworks, and Tools and Microsoft ASP.NET and Web Tools. This is an informational change only. Summary: Microsoft is releasing this security advisory to provide information about...
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    • 2016 advisory asp.net components development february guidance information microsoft mvc5 mvc6 public versions revision security tampering tools update visual studio vulnerability web frameworks
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    • Forum: Security Alerts
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    MS15-FEB - Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for February 2015 - Version: 1.0

    Revision Note: V1.0 (February 10, 2015): Bulletin Summary published. Summary: This bulletin summary lists security bulletins released for February 2015. Continue reading...
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    • 2015 bulletin february microsoft revision security summary update
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    • Forum: Security Alerts
  13. davehc

    Windows 10 February Update ready

    biggish update for Windows 10. NOT a new build Link Removed
  14. Sonny

    My first try at building a computer

    I built this last February. It is the first and only one I built. Having run it for a few months I feel great with what I done. A few up and downs but nothing serious. OK, I might be bragging some but here is a picture of what it looks like. Nothing fancy I know. :) Link Removed
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    • bragging diy enthusiasts experience february first build hardware pc build photos success
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    • Forum: The Water Cooler
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    Summary for February 2013 - Version: 1.2

    Revision Note: V1.2 (February 13, 2013): For MS13-014, corrected the Exploitability Assessment for Latest Software Release in the Exploitability Index for CVE-2013-1281. Summary: This bulletin summary lists security bulletins released for February 2013. More...
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    • assessment bulletin cve-2013-1281 exploitability february microsoft security software update version
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    • Forum: Security Alerts
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    Advance Notification Service for the February 2013 Security Bulletin Release

    We’re kicking off the February 2013 Security Bulletin Release with Advance Notification of 12 bulletins for release Tuesday, February 12. This release brings five Critical and seven Important-class bulletins, which address 57 unique vulnerabilities. The Critical-rated bulletins address...
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    • bulletin communication critical issues deployment exchange february important issues internet explorer microsoft msrc net framework notifications office risk assessment security server software trustworthy computing update vulnerability windows
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    • Forum: Security Alerts
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    Advance Notification for February 2013 - 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 12, 2013. More...
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    • 2013 advance bulletin february microsoft notifications revision security
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    January 2013 Out-of-Band Security Bulletin Webcast, Q&A, and Slide Deck

    Today we’re publishing the Link Removed. During the webcast, we fielded 17 questions focusing on Security Update MS13-088, and SecurityAdvisory 2794220 which was deprecated by this update release. All questions and answers are included in the transcript. We invite our customers to join...
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    • advisory bulletin february ms13-088 q&a security slide deck trustworthy computing update webcast
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    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...
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    • bulletin community customers event february knowledge live microsoft net framework print spooler pst q&a registration security trustworthy computing update utc webcast webinar
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    • Forum: Security Alerts
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    MS12-009 - Important : Vulnerabilities in Ancillary Function Driver Could Allow Elevation of Privile

    Severity Rating: Important Revision Note: V1.0 (February 14, 2012): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves two privately reported vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerabilities could allow elevation of privilege if an attacker logs on to a...
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    • attacker bulletin elevation february ms12-009 privilege security update vulnerability windows
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    • Forum: Security Alerts