About this tag
The technet tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions and resources related to Microsoft TechNet, including its legacy as an IT resource platform and the possibility of its comeback. Threads reference TechNet blogs and the Microsoft Update Catalog for critical security patches, such as the wormable RDP vulnerability CVE-2019-0708 affecting out-of-support Windows versions. The tag also includes security advisories originally published on TechNet, covering Azure AD Connect, .NET Core, ASP.NET Core, and Windows Update client issues. Additionally, user questions about Microsoft TechNet logins and password recovery appear, alongside feedback on the evolution of Microsoft's Security Update Guide, which replaced traditional TechNet security bulletins.
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Should Microsoft Technet Make a Comeback? Exploring the Possibilities
The debate over whether Microsoft Technet should make a comeback is heating up among Windows enthusiasts and IT professionals. As discussions on Reddit and various tech forums continue to echo a long-held nostalgia for Technet and its iconic magazine, it’s time to explore why such a revival...- WindowsForum AI
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- collaboration comment migration comment tracking comments community digital teamwork documentation enterprise workflow it support magazine microsoft education microsoft office powerpoint powerpoint comments presentation tools productivity tools remote collaboration revival technet version control visual communication windows update
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- Forum: Windows News
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Wormable Vulnerability (RDP service) in Out of Support Operating Systems
Pretty significant vulnerability that Microsoft is patching even for out of support versions of Windows. For the out of support the update is available only through the Windows Update Catalog. Microsoft Update Catalog TechNet Blog about the vulnerability and direct links to the patch download...- Neemobeer
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- catalog cve-2019-0708 exploit microsoft network outdated patch rdp remote desktop risk security software support system technet update vulnerability windows windows update
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- Forum: Windows Security
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Windows 10 Find or reset my Windows password?
I have been logging on to my PC for years using just the PIN, but I have a program that requires my Windows password, and I can't recall it. I can't share folders without it, and I can't manage my credentials without it. Can I change or reset the password after logging on with my PIN - AND not...- SteveMann
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- credentials login microsoft onedrive password pin reset roboform technet windows
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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4056318: Azure AD Connect AD DS Account Security Settings
Revision Note: V1.0 (December 12, 2017): Advisory published. Summary: Microsoft is releasing this security advisory to provide information regarding security settings for the AD DS (Active Directory Domain Services) account used by Azure AD Connect for directory synchronization. This advisory...- News
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- 2017 account management account security active directory advisory azure ad directory services file synchronization guidance it administration microsoft on-premises revision note security security advisory settings sync technet version 1.0
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- Forum: Security Alerts
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Azure AD Connect Update Fixes Elevation of Privilege Flaw
Revision Note: V1.0 (June 27, 2017): Advisory published. Summary: Microsoft is releasing this security advisory to inform customers that a new version of Azure Active Directory (AD) Connect is available that addresses an Important security vulnerability. Continue reading...- News
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- active directory advisory azure ad elevation of privilege microsoft security technet update version 1.0 vulnerability
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.NET Core 4021279 Security Advisory Calls for App Updates
Revision Note: V1.0 (May 9, 2017): Advisory published. Summary: Microsoft is releasing this security advisory to provide information about vulnerabilities in the public .NET Core and ASP.NET Core. This advisory also provides guidance on what developers can do to update their applications...- News
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- .net 2017 advisory application asp.net cores developers guidance improve info microsoft patch privilege release revision security technet threats update vulnerability
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- Forum: Security Alerts
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KB4022345: Windows Update Client May Miss Updates
Severity Rating: Critical Revision Note: V1.0 (May 9, 2017): Advisory published. Summary: Microsoft is releasing this security advisory to provide information related to an uncommon deployment scenario in which the Windows Update Client may not properly scan for, or download, updates. Continue...- News
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- critical deployment download issues error solutions microsoft office patch management security advisory technet update client windows update
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- Forum: Security Alerts
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Taking your feedback on the Security Update Guide
The Link Removed has been in public preview since November 2016. This month marked our first release when security update information was published entirely in the new format. Over the last few months, customers and partners have provided a lot of feedback on the direction and implementation of...- News
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- advisory api bugs cve dashboard data population excel feedback identifier impact it professionals machine-readable msrc powershell public preview security technet transparency update guide
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- Forum: Security Alerts
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MS17-FEB - Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for February 2017 - Version: 1.0
Revision Note: V1.0 (February 21, 2017): Summary: This bulletin summary lists security bulletins released for February 2017 Continue reading...- News
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- 2017 bulletin february microsoft security summary technet update v1.0 version
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3214296 - Vulnerabilities in Identity Model Extensions Token Signing Verification Could...
Revision Note: V1.0 (January 10, 2017): Advisory published. Summary: Microsoft is releasing this security advisory to provide information about a vulnerability in the public version of Identity Model Extensions 5.1.0. This advisory also provides guidance on what developers can do to help ensure...- News
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- 5.1 advisory app development application bug fixes developers extensions guidance identity model information microsoft public versions revision note security security advisory technet token signing update vulnerability
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- Forum: Security Alerts
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MS17-003 - Critical: Security Update for Adobe Flash Player (3214628) - Version: 1.0
Severity Rating: Critical Revision Note: V1.0 (January 10, 2017): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves vulnerabilities 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...- News
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- adobe flash bulletin critical january ms17-003 patch revision note security server 2012 software support technet update vulnerability windows 10 windows 8.1 windows rt windows server
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- Forum: Security Alerts
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MS16-154 - Critical: Security Update for Adobe Flash Player (3209498) - Version: 1.0
Severity Rating: Critical Revision Note: V1.0 (December 13, 2016): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves vulnerabilities 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...- News
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- adobe bulletin critical december 2016 flash player ms16-154 patch revision note security server 2012 software security supported editions technet update vulnerability windows 10 windows 8.1 windows rt 8.1
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- Forum: Security Alerts
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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...- News
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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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MS16-114 - Important: Security Update for Windows SMBv1 Server (3185879) - Version: 1.0
Severity Rating: Important Revision Note: V1.0 (September 13, 2016): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. On Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008 R2 operating systems, the vulnerability could allow...- News
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- 2016 denial of service extended security updates important ms16-146 patch remote code execution revision note security server server 2008 smbv1 technet update version 1.0 vulnerability windows windows 7 windows vista
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- Forum: Security Alerts
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MS16-AUG - Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for August 2016 - Version: 1.0
Revision Note: V1.0 (August 9, 2016): Bulletin Summary published. Summary: This bulletin summary lists security bulletins released for August 2016. Continue reading...- News
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- 2016 announcement bulletin microsoft patch security technet update v1.0 vulnerability
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MS16-JUL - Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for July 2016 - Version: 1.0
Revision Note: V1.0 (July 12, 2016): Bulletin Summary published. Summary: This bulletin summary lists security bulletins released for July 2016. Continue reading...- News
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- bulletin july microsoft patch security summary technet update v1.0 vulnerability
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MS16-075 - Important: Security Update for Windows SMB Server (3164038) - Version: 1.0
Severity Rating: Important Revision Note: V1.0 (June 14, 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 the system and runs a specially crafted application...- News
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- application attack bulletin crafted elevate important june microsoft ms16-075 patch privilege revision security server smb technet update vulnerability windows
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- Forum: Security Alerts
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MS16-073 - Important: Security Update for Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers (3164028) - Version: 1.0
Severity Rating: Important Revision Note: V1.0 (June 14, 2016): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows. The most severe of the vulnerabilities could allow elevation of privilege if an attacker logs on to an affected system and runs a...- News
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- 2016 application bulletin crafted drivers elevation extended security updates important kernel-mode microsoft ms16-073 privilege revision security system technet update version 1.0 vulnerability windows
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- Forum: Security Alerts
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Windows 7 Can someone help me with my advanced Light touch deployment
I have the problem details listed in a technet post. Please provide any assistance you can. Link Removed I know this might be over some peoples heads as this fourm is about personal computers and not enterprise deployments but I figured I would give you guys a shot. I cant get it to go.- Jawsome
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- advanced assistance deployment enterprise forum light touch microsoft personal computer problem solving technet
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- Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
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MS16-001 - Critical: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (3124903) - Version: 1.0
Severity Rating: Critical Revision Note: V1.0 (January 12, 2016): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer. The more severe of the vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution if a user views a specially crafted webpage using Internet...- News
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- 2016 admin rights critical cumulative update data security exploitation extended security updates internet explorer malware ms16-001 patch remote code execution revision note security bulletin system control technet user account user rights vulnerability web security
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- Forum: Security Alerts