Microsoft this week unveiled ‘Known Issue Rollback,’ which allows IT admins roll back individual non-security elements of an update if the change breaks something. Microsoft this week announced a new enterprise-only flexibility in Windows servicing that lets IT professionals roll back individual non-security elements of an update when a change breaks something. The feature, dubbed … Read more
Recent versions of Windows 10 have introduced optional updates to Windows Update. What are they and how should you handle them? Windows 10 users who have upgraded to version 2004 or 20H2 might have noticed something new when they go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. Beneath the always-present “Check for updates” button, … Read more
Microsoft plans to change how it delivers updates to some parts of Windows 10, saying the new bundling tactic will end confusion and streamline the OS’s regular refreshes. Microsoft this week changed how it will deliver updates to the parts of Windows 10 that receive and install files from Windows Update, claiming that a new … Read more
There are a few odd problems with the latest Microsoft patches, but they’re sporadic and reasonably-well understood. Go get the outstanding updates installed now, but avoid “optional” patches. It looks like we’re good to go with Microsoft’s August Windows and Office patches. The second cumulative update for Windows 8.1, KB 4578013, throws some Virtual Private … Read more
Individual users and IT administrators alike are confused by the options Microsoft offers for Windows 10 Insider Previews and updates. Here’s help choosing the best method of testing and updating Windows 10 for yourself or your business. Once upon a time, making a choice about how you updated Windows was easy: Let Microsoft decide. The … Read more
Windows 10 users rejected Microsoft’s longtime contention that operating systems should be updated on an aggressive tempo. After Microsoft gave all customers control over when they upgrade Windows 10, the majority of users decided they didn’t need a twice-annual refresh, data shows. According to metrics vendor AdDuplex, once Microsoft let users of Windows 10 Home … Read more
The company’s decision to extend support for the fall editions of Windows 10 Enterprise and Education reflects an upgrade cadence companies have already been following. When Microsoft extended support for Windows 10 Enterprise and Education – making it much easier for organizations to upgrade the OS just once a year – it simply bowed to … Read more
In July’s patches, Win7 basks in telemetry, the Win10 1903 RST upgrade block casts an unintentionally wide net, and we see problems with Visual Studio. Also: yet another fervent call to block the BlueKeep hole. This month, Microsoft Patch Land looks like a stranger Stranger ThingsUpside Down, where Security-only patches carry loads of telemetry, Visual Studio … Read more
The company’s changes to support timelines and its plans for each spring and fall Windows 10 upgrade will affect how often and when companies and consumers update their PCs. Here’s how things could shake out. Microsoft’s latest update upheaval will have long-term impact on Windows 10, affecting enterprise and small business upgrade scheduling and pushing … Read more
Microsoft is making changes to the way it will be rolling out feature updates for Windows 10 starting with the 19H1/1903 release, which is now officially known as the “May 2019 Update.” Here’s what’s new. Microsoft is continuing to tweak how the Windows 10 update process works. The company is initiating a number of changes, kicking … Read more
