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The restart procedure tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about system reboots required after software installations, security patches, or configuration changes. Recent content includes a thread on Siemens Desigo CC and SENTRON powermanager, where a privilege escalation flaw in the WIBU CodeMeter runtime necessitates a restart procedure as part of remediation. Users share steps for safely rebooting systems in IT/OT environments to apply fixes and ensure operational continuity. The tag focuses on practical guidance for restarting Windows-based systems to complete updates or resolve issues, emphasizing proper sequencing and verification to avoid downtime or security gaps.
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    Mitigating CodeMeter Privilege Escalation in Siemens Desigo CC & SENTRON

    Siemens’ published advisory on the Desigo CC product family and SENTRON powermanager centers on a privilege-escalation flaw in the bundled WIBU CodeMeter runtime that can let a local, unprivileged user elevate rights immediately after installation — a condition Siemens and Wibu have patched but...