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Every operating system should be appropriately secured, especially end-user workstations, which often contain or permit access to company data and upon which most employee job duties are based. Here is a checklist from TechRepublic Premium for getting the maximum security protection out of your Windows 10 deployments.
Microsoft has resolved a known issue that caused Windows 10 security updates released during this month's Patch Tuesday to fail with 0x8007000d errors. For systems impacted by this issue, specifically Windows 10 21H2 and Windows 10 22H2, the KB5031356 security update would fail despite displaying initial progress during deployment.
Microsoft says Windows 10 security updates released during this month's Patch Tuesday may fail to install with 0x8007000d errors, although initially displaying progress. On systems affected by this known issue running client platforms, the KB5031356 security update will fail to complete installation.
Microsoft has released the KB5031356 cumulative update for Windows 10 21H2 and Windows 10 22H2, with twenty-five fixes for various issues. KB5031356 is a mandatory Windows 10 cumulative update containing the October 2023 Patch Tuesday security updates.
Microsoft has released Windows 10 KB5030211 and KB5030214 cumulative updates for versions 22H2, 21H2, and 1809 to fix problems with the operating system. You can install today's update now by going to Settings, clicking on Windows Update, and selecting 'Check for Updates.
In 2017, Microsoft added a feature to its Windows 10 operating system: S mode, a stripped-down, tightly-locked and low-end way to run Windows 10 and the Home edition of Windows 11 that is still PC friendly. S mode is available for Windows Home Edition for Windows 10 and 11 as well as Windows 10 Pro and Windows 10 Education.
Microsoft has released the optional KB5029331 Preview cumulative update for Windows 10 22H2 with sixteen improvements or fixes, including the introduction of a new Backup app. While recent Windows 10 updates have been acting primarily as bug fixes, this update includes several new features, demonstrating that Microsoft is not completely ignoring Windows 10 in favor of Windows 11.
Learn seven different ways to boot a Windows 10 PC in Safe Mode to help troubleshoot issues using this comprehensive guide. Fear not: As with most Windows shortcuts, there are multiple ways to enter Safe Mode in Windows 10.
Microsoft has released Windows 10 KB5029244 and KB5028168 cumulative updates for versions 22H2, 21H2, and 1809 to fix problems and add new features to the operating system. You can install today's update now by going to Settings, clicking on Windows Update, and selecting 'Check for Updates.
Microsoft has released the optional KB5028244 Preview cumulative update for Windows 10 22H2 with 19 fixes or changes, including an update to the Vulnerable Driver Blocklist to block BYOVD attacks. [...]