As well known by default Win10 allows only to defer Feature Updates but not to block them (forever).
However there are some 3rd party tools which allow to block them anyway e.g.
- StopWinUpdates
- Wu10Man
- StopUpdates10
- Sordum Update Blocker
- Windows Update MiniTools
- .....
However it...
Original release date: July 16, 2020
Summary
This Activity Alert uses the MITRE Adversarial Tactics, Techniques, and Common Knowledge (ATT&CK™) and Pre-ATT&CK frameworks. See the MITRE ATT&CK for Enterprise and Pre-ATT&CK frameworks for referenced threat actor techniques.
Attributing...
Original release date: June 30, 2020
Summary
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) analysts have compiled the top detection signatures that have been the most active over the month of May in our national Intrusion Detection System (IDS), known as EINSTEIN. This information is...
Hello Windows Insiders!
We are now getting the Windows 10 May 2020 Update (20H1) ready for release and releasing Build 19041.207 to Windows Insiders in the Release Preview ring. We believe that Build 19041.207 is the final build and we will continue to improve the overall experience of the May...
build 19041.207
cumulative updates
device enrollment
it support
may 2020 update
microsoft graphics
quality improvements
release preview
remote procedure call
securityupdates
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user experience
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windows app
windows insider
windows kernel
windows mixed reality
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I called Microsoft a couple days ago and tried to order the Windows 7 Extended Security Updates. I was told I will be going through a third party to receive my updates. I just received an email message from a tech company in Denver.
Is this how it's going to work, then? I have to deal with an...
Original release date: October 17, 2019
Summary
On January 14, 2020, Microsoft will end extended support for their Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 operating systems.[1] After this date, these products will no longer receive free technical support, or software and security updates...
businesses
cloud services
compliance
cybersecurity
data confidentiality
data integrity
end of support
legacy systems
malware threats
mitigation plans
operating systems
risk assessment
securityupdates
software bugs
system resources
technical support
upgrade
windows 7
windows server
Support for two former operating systems, XP and Vista will no longer be in effect after Jan 1st 2019. This is due to embedded software within steam becoming incompatible with the old os's:
Ref:
Windows XP and Windows Vista Support - Steam - Knowledge Base - Steam Support
community
compatibility
end support
game client
gaming
google chrome
online gaming
operating systems
securityupdates
software updates
steam
steam chat
steam features
support
technology
upgrade
user access
windows vista
windows xp
Hello Windows Insiders!
Today, we are releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17074 for PC to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring and for those who opted in to Skip Ahead. Please note that the same block for AMD processors as explained here is also in place for this flight.
What’s new in...
Today, Google Project Zero published details of a class of vulnerabilities which can be exploited by speculative execution side-channel attacks. These techniques can be used via JavaScript code running in the browser, which may allow attackers to gain access to memory in the attacker’s process...
attack prevention
browser security
cpu cache
fall creators
internet explorer
javascript
john hazen
kb4056890
memory access
microsoft edge
mitigations
performance
project zero
securityupdates
sharedarraybuffer
side-channel
speculative execution
updates
vulnerabilities
windows 10
Windows Analytics accelerates enterprise Windows 10 migration. Traditionally, migrating to a new operating system while ensuring legacy applications and drivers are compatible has been a time-consuming and costly project for organizations. Windows Analytics transforms this process. With Update...
October 10th saw the end of security and quality update's for Build 1511. So if your currently using this build and would like to carry on receiving updates you'll need to update to a later version which you can do by either running Windows Update or using the Link Removed.
Ref...
education edition
end of service
enterprise edition
home edition
it professionals
lifecycle
microsoft
november 2015
pro edition
quality updatessecurityupdates
support
troubleshooter
update guide
update issues
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version check
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This topic is targeted at Vista users mainly who may visit here only for Vista support.
On April 11, 2017 support for Vista will officially end meaning that there will be no more security updates, no more official support from Microsoft period and you will be left with a unsecure OS.
I highly...
dual boot
ebay
end of life
linux
linux mint
market options
mint 18.1
new computer
old hardware
operating system
preowned computers
privacy
securityupdates
software compatibility
support
upgrade paths
user choices
windows 10
windows 7
windows vista
Revision Note: V1.1 (January 10, 2017): Bulletin Summary revised to change the severity of CVE-2017-0003 to Important. This is an informational change only
Summary: This bulletin summary lists security bulletins released for January2017
Continue reading...
Original release date: December 01, 2016
Systems Affected
Microsoft Windows
Overview
“Avalanche” refers to a large global network hosting infrastructure used by cyber criminals to conduct phishing and malware distribution campaigns and money mule schemes. The United States Department of...
anti-virus
avalanche
botnet
crimeware
cybersecurity
data theft
denial of service
dhs
fast-flux
fbi
financial fraud
malicious activity
malware
phishing
ransomware
remediation
securityupdates
sensitive data
user safety
windows
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...
activex
convenience rollup
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documentation
dotnet framework
download
enterprise
it administration
maintenance
microsoft update catalog
monthly rollup
patch management
patching
reliability
securityupdates
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updates
windows 7
windows 8.1
windows server
Microsoft have now reversed their decision regarding 6th Gen Intel Skylake processors only running on Windows 10 and so support under Windows 7 and 8.1 is now possible.
Reference:
Link Removed
6th gen
commercial customers
compatibility
enterprise
hardware
intel skylake
legacy systems
microsoft
migration
oem partners
performance
securityupdates
silicon innovation
software
support
technology
upgrade
windows 10
windows 7
windows 8.1
Microsoft have recently collected all updates going back to SP1 and created a 'Convenience update' which contains most of them:
Windows 7 SP1 and Server 2008 R2 SP1 convenience roll-up now available at a download location near you! (KB3125574)
This roll-up is currently categorized by Microsoft...
2016
compatibility
convenience update
hotfixes
installation
kb3125574
microsoft
non-securityupdates
optional update
performance
roll-up
securityupdates
service pack 1
software
sp1
system maintenance
update catalog
updates
windows 7
windows server
Hello everyone,
today I expected a hard (or more than even one) issue(s) with my computer. Yesterday I installed Windows 7 Security updates and also with a driver clean installer newer GPU drivers. Somehow I recognized, that the system startup went a bit slower so I thought I make a restore of...
Microsoft recently made the Windows 10 upgrade a recommended one meaning if your settings in Windows updates is set to automatically install then you will automatically upgrade to Windows 10.
Here's a few tips from Winbeta.com on how to avoid an unwanted upgrade:
Reference
automatic install
control panel
pc settings
recommended update
securityupdates
settings
software management
system maintenance
tech support
update control
update notifications
update tips
upgrade
upgrade process
user guide
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