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  1. Windows 10 Bring on the next build.

    A confession. There is so little major difference, between Windows 8.1 and theTtechnet preview, that I have become rather disinterested in it. I am a dedicated and enthusiastic poster in discussion and help, where problems are encountered. Of late, on all the forums I visit, the posts on these...
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support

  2. MS14-037 - Critical: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (2975687) - Version: 1.0

    Severity Rating: Critical Revision Note: V1.0 (July 8, 2014): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves one publicly disclosed vulnerability and twenty-three privately reported vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer. The most severe of these vulnerabilities could allow remote code...
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    • Forum: Security Alerts

  3. Update Rollup for ActiveX Kill Bits - Version: 1.0

    Severity Rating: Revision Note: V1.0 (May 8, 2012): Advisory published. Summary: Microsoft is releasing a new set of ActiveX kill bits with this advisory. Continue reading...
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    • Forum: Security Alerts

  4. March 2014 Security Bulletin Webcast and Q&A

    Today we published the Link Removed. We answered eight questions in total, with the majority focusing on the updates for Windows (MS14-016) and Internet Explorer (MS14-012). One question that was not answered on air has been included on the Q&A page. Here is the video replay. We invite you to...
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  5. MS12-066 - Important : Vulnerability in HTML Sanitization Component Could Allow Elevation of...

    Severity Rating: Important Revision Note: V1.4 (January 15, 2014): Bulletin revised to announce a detection change in update 2687356 (a.k.a. 2687442). This is a detection change only. Customers who have already successfully updated their systems do not need to take any action. Note that update...
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    • Forum: Security Alerts

  6. MBSA 2.3 and the November 2013 Security Bulletin Webcast, Q&A, and Slide Deck

    Today we’re publishing the Link Removed. The majority of questions focused on the ActiveX Kill Bits bulletin (MS13-090) and the advisories. We also answered a few general questions that were not specific to any of this month’s updates, but that may be of interest. We’ve discussed the Microsoft...
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  7. Windows 8 8.1 Updates for existing users

    As most users are aware 8.1 has now been released to the general populace. If however you were running 8.1 prior to the release due to a Technet or MSDN account then do check Windows update as some updates have been released to coincide with the general availability of the RTM. One is even a...

  8. Windows 8 Windows 8.1 RTM Now Available for Download

    Microsoft has relinquished its previous statements that it would not provide Windows 8.1 RTM to developers on MSDN or Technet and has since published the following versions on both services. The final RTM version, a major update which includes numerous bug fixes and improvements to genuine...
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support

  9. Windows 8 Another Improvement w/ Windows 8.1

    It does not receive mention often but, Search has be much improved & expanded in Windows 8.1 Cheers, Drew .1
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    • expansion features improvements search technet update user experience windows 8.1
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    • Forum: Windows News

  10. MS13-065 - Important : Vulnerability in ICMPv6 could allow Denial of Service (2868623) -...

    Severity Rating: Important Revision Note: V1.0 (August 13, 2013): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves a privately reported vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow a denial of service if the attacker sends a specially crafted ICMP packet to the...
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  11. Microsoft Security Advisory (2820197): Update Rollup for ActiveX Kill Bits - Version: 1.0

    Revision Note: V1.0 (May 14, 2013): Advisory published. Summary: Microsoft is releasing a new set of ActiveX kill bits with this advisory. Continue reading...
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    • activex advisory kill bits microsoft published revision security technet update version
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  12. Advance Notification for July 2013 - Version: 1.0

    Revision Note: Advance Notification published. Summary: This is an advance notification of security bulletins that Microsoft is intending to release on July 9, 2013. More...
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  13. Windows 8 Technet subscriptions ending

    Just receive a notice that MS TechNet subscriptions will end on the 31st August. Subscribers with active accounts may continue to access program benefits until their current subscription period concludes. MSDN subs will continue.

  14. Microsoft Security Advisory (2820197): Update Rollup for ActiveX Kill Bits - Version: 1.0

    Revision Note: V1.0 (May 14, 2013): Advisory published. Summary: Microsoft is releasing a new set of ActiveX kill bits with this advisory. More...
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    • activex advisory kill bits microsoft published revision security technet update version
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  15. Windows 8 Windows 8.1 Preview now available.

    Hot off the press.. 8.1 Preview is now available via Technet and MSDN. https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/subscriptions/securedownloads/hh442904 https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-US/subscriptions/securedownloads/hh442898 To enable the Store download visit the site below...
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    • download installation iso msdn operating system preview technet update windows 8.1
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  16. Frustration Over New TechNet Forum Layout Changes: User Experiences and Feedback

    Anyone here who is a poster in the TechNet forums? (Microsoft TechNet Forums) I have been a frequent poster there for some years. I had not posted for about three or four days and then, when I logged in a couple of days ago, I found the layout had changed dramatically. I battled my way...

  17. Windows 8 Trying to write a script to play a sound, need help!

    Sub title "How to spend a lot of time trying to do something that Microsoft doesn't want you to, for some obscure reason". Hi Guys I'm trying to write a script to play a sound at Windows 8 startup. I want to do this by placing the .vbs script file in the Startup Folder. I read that this can...
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  18. June 2013 Security Bulletin Webcast, Q&A, and Slide Deck

    Today we’re publishing the Link Removed. We fielded three questions during the webcast, with specific questions focusing primarily on Windows Print Spooler (MS13-050), Microsoft Office (MS13-051), and the security advisory addressing digital certificates (SA2854544). There was one...
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  19. MS13-051 - Important : Vulnerability in Microsoft Office Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2839571)

    Severity Rating: Important Revision Note: V1.0 (June 11, 2013): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves one privately reported vulnerability in Microsoft Office. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if a user opens a specially crafted...
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  20. MS13-039 - Important : Vulnerability in HTTP.sys Could Allow Denial of Service (2829254) - Version:

    Severity Rating: Important Revision Note: (May 14, 2013): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves a privately reported vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow denial of service if an attacker sends a specially crafted HTTP packet...
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    • denial of service extended security updates http.sys important ms13-039 revision note technet vulnerability windows client windows server
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    • Forum: Security Alerts