Microsoft is better at documenting patch problems, but issues abound
For years we’ve been flailing around in the dark after bad patches wreaked havoc on Windows PCs. There's still a lot of unexplained grunge.
Stories by Woody Leonhard
Patch Tuesday updates for Win7, KB 4480970 and KB 4480960 knock out networking
Reports are popping up all over that yesterday’s Win7 Monthly Rollup and Security-only patches are causing big problems with networks using SMBv2 shares. The known solution is to uninstall the patch. There’s also a registry fix that may or may not work.
Patch Tuesday problems include even more reported bugs with Win10 version 1809
November Patch Tuesday largely looks like other Patch Tuesdays, but there are troubling reports of server problems, WSUS stumbles, new SSUs lurking in the manual-install background, and (even more!) bugs in the toxic Win10 version 1809.
Microsoft Patch Alert: Major bugs introduced in May fixed, plenty of problems remain
Once more we have a monthly Windows/Office patch scorecard that needs a guidebook. Or two.
When should you move to the next version of Windows 10?
With the imminent release of Win10 version 1803, the answer to that question leads to actions you need to take right away.
Microsoft quietly repairs Windows Defender security hole CVE-2017-11937
On Wednesday, Microsoft posted a Security Alert that describes a nasty remote code execution bug in the Malware Protection Engine, mpengine.dll.
How to block Windows 10 Fall Creators Update from installing
With Windows 10 FCU — version 1709, build 16299, Redstone 3 — just around the corner, here are the best ways to ensure you install the update when you’re ready, not when Microsoft says so.
Microsoft patch alert: Outstanding problems with recent updates
Get the latest up-to-date information about problematic Windows and Office patches, and what you need to do (or avoid!) to keep everything running smoothly.
10 tricks to get (and keep) Windows 10 Creators Update running smoothly
If you’ve installed Windows 10 Creators Update, version 1703, take a few minutes to make sure you’re getting the most out what Microsoft offers.
There's a reason Microsoft is patching Windows XP again this month
Patch Tuesday brings a large dose of fixes, including updates for XP, Server 2003, Vista and Win8, covering the NSA-linked CVE-2017-8543 "wormable" vulnerability
Review: Windows 10 Creators Update is worth waiting for
In fact, wait as long as Microsoft will let you, since this is mostly a minor upgrade
Microsoft releases Win10 Creators Update -- but proceed with caution
ISOs for build 15063 may be available, but users would be wise not to install them until they're ready for prime time
5 fatal flaws that dog the new Windows 10
Microsoft's forthcoming Creators Update offers a mixed bag of fixes for Win10's biggest knocks
Reality check: How Windows 10's new privacy controls stack up
A hands-on look at whether Microsoft’s Win10 Creators Update will win back your trust
How to hang on to Windows 7 for the long run
Not sold on Windows 10? We have the keys to keeping your Win7 system running the way you like it