| From: Eric L | 7/4/2021 6:50:56 PM | | | | | | Windows 11: A new SI Windows Subject Board ...
... is here and open for reading and posting: Subject 60241
Please mark as a favorite if interested. This board is still open and I will be posting to it on occasion. I'll continue to use a Windows 10 Pro Dell Inspiron with a 4th gen Intel Core i5 CPU and maintain and use it through end of life in October 2005. I'm readying a Windows 10 HP Pavilion desktop with an 8th gen Intel Core i5 CPU for use and will upgrade that system when the upgrade is made available.
There is frequent discussion of Windows 10 and earlier versions of Windows or other personal computer OSs by participants on SI's 'Computer Learning' subject board hosted by 'goldworldnet' (Josh). This board was created as a supplement to that popular SI board and the new Windows 11 board.
Thanks to all who have contributed here.
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| From: Eric L | 7/6/2021 3:04:47 PM | | | | | | Surprise? Windows 10 version 21H2 is coming in October ...
It will be a good idea to download and squirrel away an ISO when it becomes available.
windowslatest.com
Back in June, our sources revealed Microsoft wants to split the second-half Windows release into two updates: one for consumers with big changes and another for enterprise customers who want to keep using the current Windows 10 for an additional year.
When we first heard the rumours of two Windows updates, we didn’t even know what the next update for consumers would be called. On June 24, Microsoft confirmed the next generation of Windows is Windows 11. At the same time, Microsoft said it’ll continue to support Windows 10.
In October, Microsoft will be releasing Windows 10 version 21H2, otherwise known as October 2021 Update. This new feature update is for those who can’t download or install Windows 11 due to new hardware requirements, Microsoft’s slow rollout or the radical design changes.
Microsoft will continue to work on Windows 10 until 2025, but the changes coming to Windows 10 with new feature updates wouldn’t be as significant as before. For example, version 21H2 is expected to ship with a few new features, including new controls for Windows Hello.
New features and improvements
With Windows 10 May 2021 Update (version 21H2), Microsoft enabled support for multiple Windows Hello cameras when external and built-in Windows Hello-capable cameras are present on the device.
Starting with version 21H2, you can use an external Windows Hello compatible camera when the laptop is closed or docked, according to the updated support document.
In another document, Microsoft said TPM attestation will be supported on Intel TPM Tiger Lake platforms with Windows 10 21H2 or higher.
For enterprise customers, Microsoft is making it easier to manage Features on Demand (FOD) and language packs when you’re using WSUS or Configuration Manager. In version 21H2, non-admins can also add both a display language and its corresponding language features.
Likewise, Microsoft is also believed to be working on improvements for Universal Print and deployment features like Windows Autopilot.
The future of Windows
In other words, version 21H2 will update your device to Windows 10 Build 19044 (up from Build 19043). This minor update would let enterprise users postpone the new Windows 11 redesign and Microsoft will be supporting the enterprise edition of version 21H2 for a few years.
On the other hand, Windows 11 will be handed out only to select consumers with supported hardware later this year. However, Windows 11 wider rollout is not expected until early 2022. <<
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| To: Don Green who wrote (504) | 7/6/2021 5:34:11 PM | | From: TimF | | | | How to "patch" this vunerability yourself - Several options here askvg.com
I have a printer attached to this PC so I didn't want to disable the print spooler. Also its not Windows 10 Pro, and its not on a domain so I can't use group policy editor.
So I used the registry editor method to block inbound remote print spooling. |
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| To: Don Green who wrote (504) | 7/6/2021 5:54:17 PM | | From: Eric L | | | | Out of band for Print Nightmare is out ...
askwoody.com
Posted on July 6th, 2021 at 16:22 Susan Bradley Comment on the AskWoody Lounge
See Microsoft's FAQ on the subject : msrc.microsoft.com
Remember the print nightmare post from the other day? Microsoft has released out of band updates to fix the issue.
“CVE updated to announce that Microsoft is releasing an update for several versions of Window to address this vulnerability. Updates are not yet available for Windows 10 version 1607, Windows Server 2016, or Windows Server 2012. Security updates for these versions of Windows will be released soon. Other information has been updated as well. This information will be updated when more information or updates are available”
If you are a home user, I don’t see a need to rush this patch on. If you are a MSP or IT professional, and you haven’t already disabled the print spooler on your domain controllers – look for these updates. ( I don’t think they’ve been fully posted yet) <<
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| To: Eric L who wrote (508) | 7/6/2021 6:53:04 PM | | From: TimF | | | | | Even with a real patch I'll probably leave incoming remote print spooling disabled. I really don't see any reason for it on my laptop. Seems more like a server function. |
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| To: Eric L who wrote (508) | 7/7/2021 11:19:49 AM | | From: Eric L | | | | Windows 10 KB5004945 emergency update fixes the PrintNightmare'
I unpaused to download KB5004945 last evening and then backed up ...
>> Windows 10 KB5004945 emergency update released to fix PrintNightmare
Mayank Parmar
Windows Latest
July 7, 2021
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Windows 10 KB5004945 emergency update is rolling out to address a new Windows zero-day vulnerability called “PrintNightmare”. According to reports, PrintNightmare vulnerability is being actively exploited by attackers to achieve local privilege and remote code execution on affected machines.
Microsoft has now started rolling out out-of-band Windows updates to remedy a PrintNightmare security bug affecting all supported versions of Windows 10.
KB5004945 is a new mandatory security update for those on v2004 or newer. This patch will download/install automatically on Windows 10 Home, Pro and other editions. For those using Windows 10 version 1909 (November 2019 Update), they’ll be getting KB5004946 and this patch will also install automatically depending on update policies.
For Windows 10 version 1809 and Windows Server 2019, there’s a different patch – KB5004947.
List of PrintNightmare updates released for Windows:
1. Version 21H1, 20H1, 2004 – KB5004945 (Build 19043.1083).
2. Version 1909 – KB5004946 (Build 18363.1646).
3. Version 1809 and Windows Server 2019 – KB5004947 (Build 17763.2029).
4. Version 1803 – KB5004949
5. Version 1507 – KB5004950.
6. Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 – KB5004954 and KB5004958 (security only).
7. Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 – KB5004953 and KB5004951 (security only)
8. Windows Server 2008 SP2 – KB5004955 and KB5004959 (security only).
As mentioned, Windows 10 version 2004 and newer will be getting the following Windows Update when they check for updates today:
2021-07 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 21H1 for x64-based Systems (KB5004945)
This update will advance the build number to Build 19043.1083 (19042.1083 or 19041.1083).
How to fix PrintNightmare vulnerability on Windows 10
To fix PrintNightmare vulnerability, follow these steps:
1. Open Windows Settings > Updates & Security > Windows Update.
2, Click on “Check for updates“.
3. A new July patch will automatically start downloading on your device.
4. Click on “Restart now” after the patch is downloaded.
Alternatively, you can manually download the offline installers from the Microsoft Update Catalog.
<Big Snip> ... Read more at the link above>
Microsoft is currently not aware of any new issues in the emergency patch.
For remaining supported versions of Windows like version 1903, Microsoft is planning to release the emergency patch in the coming days.
If you skip today’s patch, you’ll receive the same fix in July’s Patch Tuesday updates, which will begin rolling out next week (July 13).
The upcoming July Patch Tuesday update is also expected to include a fix for Windows 10’s blurry taskbar bug and issues with News and interests feed. It will also resolve another bug affecting the performance (FPS and graphics quality) of some games, such as Call of Duty and PlayerUnknown’s Battleground (PUBG). <<
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| To: Don Green who wrote (511) | 7/7/2021 3:57:46 PM | | From: Eric L | | | | PC Computing ...
<< It is good to see you active again on SI. Keep them coming. >>
Thanks, Don. I've been reading SI daily on desktop but since the pandemic began posting to it only occasionally. I have read the 'Computer Learning' board daily but otherwise seriously neglected PC computing and am now in catchup mode. I appreciate your contributions to the 'Computer Learning board, this one and the Windows 11 board .
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| To: Eric L who wrote (512) | 7/7/2021 6:24:01 PM | | From: Don Green | | | | Eric
Due to some "technical difficulties" I decided it was time to start my own technology thread,
All Things Technology - Media and Know HOW | Stock Discussion Forums (siliconinvestor.com)
I had considered starting a Windows 11 threat upfront but you did such a good job with the Win 10 thread I thought you would do a better job than me.
As I posted a while ago since the Windows 11 release info, it has caused me to seriously consider buying a Mac as my primary machine. Now I will need to wait to make sure it can run Windows 11. I would like to get a M2 chip maybe coming with as MacBook Pro early next year.
It is exciting for me to see Apple and Microsoft again pushing the envelope with some of their technology.
Thanks for your efforts.
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| To: Eric L who wrote (510) | 7/8/2021 4:41:32 PM | | From: Eric L | | | | Microsoft’s emergency patch fails to fix critical “PrintNightmare” vulnerability (Ars Technica)
arstechnica.com [courtesy of Don Green]
The final paragraph is below:
>> "Despite Tuesday’s out-of-band patch being incomplete, it still provides meaningful protection against many types of attacks that exploit the print spooler vulnerability. So far, there are no known cases of researchers saying it puts systems at risk. Unless that changes, Windows users should install both the patch from June and Tuesday and await further instructions from Microsoft. Company representatives didn’t immediately have a comment for this post." <<
"Patch Lady' Susan Bradley says:
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