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rollout planning
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Rollout planning on WindowsForum.com covers the operational steps needed before deploying Windows updates, particularly those with significant system impacts. Discussions focus on Microsoft's KB5073724, a January 2026 security rollup for Windows 10 that requires ESU enrollment, prepares devices for a Secure Boot certificate renewal, and removes four legacy modem drivers. Users share strategies for testing, scheduling, and communicating changes to avoid disruptions, especially for systems with firmware constraints or dependencies on removed drivers. The tag emphasizes proactive assessment of update prerequisites, compatibility checks, and timing to ensure smooth deployments in enterprise or LTSC environments.
Microsoft released a targeted security rollup for Windows 10 on January 13, 2026 — KB5073724 — and is asking eligible systems to take it seriously: the update prepares devices for an imminent Secure Boot certificate renewal, removes four legacy in‑box modem drivers that carry high‑risk baggage...