1. 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...
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    • amd boot issues chipset cpu customers extended security updates january meltdown microsoft monthly rollup os build rollback security spectre tech support temp pause unbootable update vulnerability windows
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    • Forum: Windows Security
  2. kemical

    Windows 7 Microsoft changes the way Windows 7 SP1 and 8.1 receive updates

    Further simplifying servicing models for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 In our announcement earlier in May, we introduced a Convenience Rollup update for Windows 7 SP1 and a shift to monthly rollups of non-security updates for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows 8.1. Based on your feedback, today we’re...
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    • activex convenience rollup cumulative update documentation download enterprise it administration maintenance microsoft update catalog monthly rollup net framework patch management reliability security updates servicing model update windows 7 windows 8.1 windows server
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    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation