About this tag
The October tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions and announcements related to Microsoft's monthly security update releases that occur in October. Content includes threads about October 2017, 2018, and 2019 security updates, which provide protections against malicious attackers and encourage users to enable automatic updates. Additional threads address specific issues such as a publishing problem with October 2017 updates for Windows 10 version 1703 and 1607, and the release of the October 2017 monthly rollup update KB4041693 for Windows 8.1. The tag also includes a thread about the game Evil Within 2, released in October 2017, and a query about USB trace events with dates in October and November 2016.
  1. News

    October 2019 security updates are available!

    We have released the October 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...
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    • automatic guide malicious software october protection response center security update windows 7 windows server
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  2. kemical

    Windows 10 Evil within 2

    Just bought this on the STEAM sale. It was only released Oct' 2017 but it's on sale for only £20! I haven't been able to put the game down since and i totally recommend trying it... Unless your easily frightened:
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    • evil within 2 game recommendations gaming horror games october sales single player steam video games
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    • Forum: Windows Graphics and Gaming
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    November 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...
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    • automatic updates best practices malware october patch management protection security update vulnerability windows 10
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    • Forum: Security Alerts
  4. kemical

    Windows 10 Microsoft release patch for October updates build 1703

    Due a 'publishing problem' some users experienced problems after installing recent updates. This has now been rectified with details below: "Microsoft is aware of a publishing issue with the October 10th, 2017 monthly security updates for Windows 10 version1703 (KB4041676) and version 1607...
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    • boot issues build 1703 business upgrade consumer devices download issues kb4041676 kb4041691 microsoft october patch publishing sccm security support update windows 10 windows server wsus
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    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
  5. kemical

    Windows 8 Windows 8. 1 Roll up Updates

    The latest monthly roll up update KB4041693 for Windows 8.1 has been released and the changelog is below To access the update history of the monthly roll up for Windows 8.1 go here: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4009470windows-8-1-windows-server-2012-r2-update-history
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    • application error file information focus graphics component internet explorer kb4041693 kernel drivers known issues memory issues microsoft microsoft update catalog october security support update update rollout webview control windows 8.1 windows search windows update
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    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
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    USB trace event 20001

    Hi, I would really to know when i remove the USB from my computer, i use the USB 20161026 porbably untill 20161110 i removed the USB. I saw pnp happends and two event code 20001 in the system (date 20161110) but the code 20001 was something about a printer, i have not plugged in any printer...
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    • 20001 bugs computer drivers event code generic pnp hardware help issues october printer registry remove scenarios support tech tips timestamp trace usb
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Software
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    Windows 7 BSOD of Windows 7 partition of iMac

    Hello. So back at the very beginning of October I started getting blue screens. I've 7 since then (possibly 8, may have been one during the night but I'm unsure). It's always PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA and mentions MDFSYSNT.SYS. I never really took note of what I was actually doing when they...
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    • blue screen bsod computer issues documents dump files error file management help imac issues mdfsysnt.sys october page_fault_in_nonpaged_area pictures system crash tech support troubleshooting user experience windows 7 windows forum
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    • Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
  8. News

    MS16-128 - Critical: Security Update for Adobe Flash Player (3201860) - Version: 1.0

    Severity Rating: Critical Revision Note: V1.0 (October 27, 2016): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves a vulnerability 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 10...
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    • adobe flash critical extended security updates ms16-144 october revision note supported editions update vulnerability windows 10 windows 8.1 windows rt windows server
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    • Forum: Security Alerts
  9. Jimbo22

    Malwarebytes buys AdwCleaner

    Yes........ Malwarebytes Acquires AdwCleaner Malwarebytes acquires anti-adware startup with 200 million downloads to further campaign against potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) Link Removed SANTA CLARA, Calif. – October 19, 2016 – Malwarebytes™, the leading advanced malware prevention...
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    • acquisition adware adwcleaner antimalware california campaign cybersecurity download malware malwarebytes october prevention pups remediation security software tech news toolbar unwanted programs
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Security
  10. News

    MS16-123 - Important: Security Update for Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers (3192892) - Version: 1.1

    Severity Rating: Important Revision Note: V1.1 (October 11, 2016): Bulletin revised to correct a CVE ID. CVE-2016-7191 has been changed to CVE-2016-7211. This is an informational change only. Customers who have successfully installed the updates do not need to take any further action. Summary...
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    • cve cybersecurity drivers extended security updates important malware microsoft ms16-123 october patch management privilege escalation revision note security software system update technology threat mitigation update vulnerability windows kernel
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    • Forum: Security Alerts
  11. News

    MS16-OCT - Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for October 2016 - Version: 1.0

    Revision Note: V1.0 (October 11, 2016): Click here to enter text. Summary: This bulletin summary lists security bulletins released for October 2016. Continue reading...
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    • 2016 alert bulletin information management microsoft network october patch protection resources revision security summary system technet update v1.0 vulnerability
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    • Forum: Security Alerts
  12. News

    MS16-126 - Moderate: Security Update for Microsoft Internet Messaging API (3196067) -...

    Severity Rating: Moderate Revision Note: V1.0 (October 11, 2016): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if an attacker successfully convinces a user of an affected system to visit a...
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    • bulletin cross-site cve cybersecurity internet messaging api malicious links microsoft moderate ms16-126 october online threats patch protection remote code execution revision note security update vulnerability windows
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    • Forum: Security Alerts
  13. News

    MS16-125 - Important: Security Update for Diagnostics Hub (3193229) - Version: 1.0

    Severity Rating: Important Revision Note: V1.0 (October 11, 2016): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow elevation of privilege if an attacker logs on to an affected system and runs a specially crafted...
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    • application cybersecurity diagnostics important microsoft monitoring ms16-125 october patch privilege protection revision risk management security threats update vulnerability
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    • Forum: Security Alerts
  14. News

    MS16-123 - Important: Security Update for Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers (3192892) - Version: 1.0

    Severity Rating: Important Revision Note: V1.0 (October 11, 2016): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows. The more severe of the vulnerabilities could allow elevation of privilege if an attacker logs on to an affected system and runs a...
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    • application attacker bulletin control drivers exploitation important kernel-mode microsoft ms16-123 october patch privilege revision security system technical update vulnerability windows
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    • Forum: Security Alerts
  15. News

    MS16-118 - Critical: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (3192887) - Version: 1.0

    Severity Rating: Critical Revision Note: V1.0 (October 11, 2016): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer. The most severe of the vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution if a user views a specially crafted webpage using Internet...
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    • admin rights attacker bulletin critical update cumulative update data security exploit internet explorer ms16-118 october patch remote code execution revision note security system control update user rights vulnerability webpage threats
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    • Forum: Security Alerts
  16. News

    MS16-120 - Critical: Security Update for Microsoft Graphics Component (3192884) - Version: 1.0

    Severity Rating: Critical Revision Note: V1.0 (October 11, 2016): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Skype for Business, Silverlight and Microsoft Lync. The most serious of these vulnerabilities could allow remote...
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    • administrative bulletin critical cve documents extended security updates graphics software impact ms16-120 october office patch remote code execution revision note security silverlight skype user rights vulnerability windows
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    Windows 7 Intermittent BSOD Issues: Request for Analysis of Crash Dumps and System Info

    Hi Everyone, I have a computer that crashed twice in October and was fine until this moth when it crashed another two times. I've uploaded the dumps along with the CPU and RAM info. Anything you could tell me would be much appreciated. Thank you.
  18. News

    MS14-OCT - Microsoft Security Bulletin Advance Notification for October 2014 - Version: 1.0

    Revision Note: V1.0 (October 9, 2014): Advance notification published. Summary: This is an advance notification of security bulletins that Microsoft is intending to release on October 14, 2014 Continue reading...
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    • 2014 advance bulletin microsoft notifications october security update
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    September 2014 Security Bulletin Release Webcast and Q&A

    Today we’re publishing the Link Removed. We fielded four questions on various topics during the webcast, with specific bulletin questions focusing primarily on Internet Explorer (MS14-052) and a question about the Windows Update client. We invite you to join us for the next scheduled...
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    • bulletin internet explorer microsoft october pdt q&a security trustworthy computing webcast windows update
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  20. kemical

    Windows 8.1 Windows 9 Tech Preview available in September

    According to Mary Jo Foley Microsoft intends to release the developer preview of windows Threshold either late September or early October: Read the full blog here: http://www.zdnet.com/microsoft-to-deliver-windows-threshold-tech-preview-around-late-september-7000032668/ Edit: If your...
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    • charms bar cortana desktop developer preview features metro style microsoft non-touch devices october release september start menu technical preview threshold usability virtual desktops windows 8 windows 9
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows News