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#11
Releasing Windows 11 Builds 22621.3371 and 22631.3371 to the Release Preview Channel

This update includes the following features and improvements:
  • New! This update adds more content to your lock screen. In addition to weather, sports, traffic, and finance content will appear. To turn on this feature, go to Settings > Personalization > Lock screen. Note this feature might not be available to all users because it will roll out gradually.
  • New! This update turns on the Autopilot 2.0 feature.
  • New! This update affects Windows Hello for Business. IT admins can now use mobile device management (MDM) to turn off the prompt that appears when users sign in to an Entra-joined machine. To do this, they can turn on the "DisablePostLogonProvisioning" policy setting. After a user signs in, provisioning is off for Windows 10 and Windows 11 devices.
  • New! This update improves the Remote Desktop Session Host. You can now set up its "clipboard redirection" policy to work in a single direction from the local computer to the remote computer. You can also reverse that order.
  • This update supports daylight saving time (DST) changes in Greenland. To learn more, see Greenland 2023 time zone update now available.
  • This update supports DST changes in Kazakhstan. To learn more, see Interim guidance for Kazakhstan time zone changes 2024.
  • This update supports DST changes in Samoa. To learn more, see Interim guidance for Samoa DST changes 2021.
  • This update affects MSIX applications. It helps their UI to localize correctly for all languages when you upgrade your OS.
  • This update addresses an issue that affects the COM+ component. Some applications that depend on it stop responding.
  • This update addresses an issue that stops some apps and features from being available. This occurs after you upgrade to Windows 11.
  • This update addresses a deadlock issue in CloudAP. It occurs when different users sign in and sign out at the same time on virtual machines.
  • This update addresses an issue that affects a network resource. You cannot access it from a Remote Desktop session. This occurs when you turn on the Remote Credential Guard feature and the client is Windows 11, version 22H2 or higher.
  • This update addresses an issue that affects Containers that you create or deploy. Their status does not progress past "ContainerCreating."
  • This update addresses an issue that affects the time service. You can configure it using mobile device management (MDM) or a Group Policy Object (GPO). But the Windows Settings app does not match what you have configured.
  • This update addresses an issue that affects certain Neural Processing Units (NPU). They do not show in Task Manager.
  • This update addresses an issue that affects the touch keyboard and the candidate window for the Japanese and Chinese Input Method Editors (IME). They do not show after you come out of Modern Standby. To learn more, see Microsoft Japanese IME and What is Modern Standby.
  • This update addresses an issue that occurs when you use LoadImage() to load a top-down bitmap. If the bitmap has a negative height, the image does not load and the function returns NULL.
  • This update addresses an issue that affects the Settings app. It stops responding when you use it to remove Bluetooth devices.
  • This update makes Country and Operator Settings Asset (COSA) profiles up to date for some mobile operators.
  • This update addresses an issue that affects Notepad. It fails to print to certain Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) printers when you use a print support app.
  • This update addresses an issue that affects USB audio. It fails on some processors. This occurs after you pause, play, or resume from sleep.
  • This update addresses an issue that affects Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC). It prevents a stop error that occurs when you apply more than 32 policies.
  • This update addresses an issue that affects the existing AppLocker rule collection enforcement mode. It is not overwritten when rules merge with a collection that has no rules. This occurs when the enforcement mode is set to "Not Configured."
  • This update addresses an issue that affects the Group Policy service. It fails after you use LGPO.exe to apply an audit policy to the system.
  • This update addresses an issue that affects Secure Launch. It does not run on some processors.
  • This update addresses an issue that affects the Combine taskbar buttons and hide labels setting. The app labels in the taskbar sometimes do not have the correct length, which cuts off the label text. This occurs when this setting is set to "When taskbar is full" or "Never."
  • This update addresses a reliability issue. It affects a Virtual Remote App product when you use a custom shell to open it.
  • This update addresses an issue that affects some wireless headphones. Bluetooth connections are not stable. This occurs on devices that have firmware from April 2023 and later.
  • This update addresses an issue that affects Transport Layer Security (TLS), version 1.3. It causes Azure App Services to fail. This occurs when the web server attempts to connect to a third-party Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) server.
  • This update addresses an issue that affects dsamain.exe. When the Knowledge Consistency Checker (KCC) runs evaluations, it stops responding.
  • This update addresses an issue that affects the Microsoft Message Queue (MSMQ) PowerShell module. It does not load.

#12
Security Software Programs / Re: Malwarebytes Version 5 Upd...
Last post by Corrine - March 21, 2024, 03:09:33 PM
Malwarebytes v5.1.1.106 component package 1.0.1196 was released.

From Malwarebytes 5.1:

Features and improvements
  • Added VPN status on hover over tray icon
  • Improved tray menu shortcuts for licensed users
  • Localization updates
  • Improved experience for queued notifications

Issues fixed
  • Automatic unquarantine option defaults to off
#13
Security Software Programs / Re: Malwarebytes Version 4 Upd...
Last post by Corrine - March 21, 2024, 03:00:44 PM
Malwarebytes v4.6.11.320 component package 1.0.2230 released.

From Malwarebytes 4.6:

Features and improvements
  • Minor updates to improve migration to Malwarebytes 5

At this time Malwarebytes 5 is also available directly from our download site.
  • Currently we are doing a slow rollout of Malwarebytes 5 via automatic updates as we are working on improving support for some non-standard licensing use cases before rolling out to a wider audience.
  • Please note that if the Malwarebytes Privacy VPN app is currently installed, the Malwarebytes 5 installer will only install Malwarebytes 4.
  • If you are using both Malwarebytes 4 and Malwarebytes Privacy VPN, and your products are activated with two different subscriptions or license keys, we recommend that you do not install Malwarebytes 5 at this time.
#14
Adobe has released an optional hotfix patch for Acrobat and Adobe Reader that addresses some important bug fixes.

Update or Complete Download

Reader DC and Acrobat DC were updated to version 24.001.20615 for Windows.  Updates should become available via the internal updater or checks can be manually activated by choosing Help/Check for Updates.

Reader DC and other versions are available here: https://get.adobe.com/reader/

Note: UNcheck any pre-checked additional options presented with the update. They are not part of the software update and are completely optional.

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#15
Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26085 (Canary and Dev Channels)

The Canary and Dev Channels receiving the same builds is only temporary. During the times in which the Canary and Dev Channels are on the same builds (e.g. Build 26085), the window is open for Insiders in the Canary Channel to switch to the Dev Channel. At some point in the future, the Canary Channel will jump to higher build numbers and the window will be closed.

NOTE: Some features may begin rolling out to the Canary Channel first before the Dev Channel even if the two channels have the same build.

Changes and Improvements

[Input]
  • The new pointer indicator accessibility setting for low vision Windows users introduced with Build 26052 has been temporarily disabled with Build 26085. We plan to re-enable this feature in a future flight after fixing some bugs. Thanks to Insiders for all the feedback on this!
[Settings]
  • Windows Insiders who have Bluetooth LE Audio capable assistive hearing devices can now set up and manage their devices via Settings > Accessibility > Hearing aids. This new accessibility settings page allows users to check their PC's compatibility for Bluetooth LE Audio and pair/manage a set of hearing devices for a more streamlined configuration. Please note that this page is a work-in-progress, and the contents of this page may change over time. (Note this change was first introduced in Build 26080.)
#16
Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26085 (Canary and Dev Channels)

The Canary and Dev Channels receiving the same builds is only temporary. During the times in which the Canary and Dev Channels are on the same builds (e.g. Build 26085), the window is open for Insiders in the Canary Channel to switch to the Dev Channel. At some point in the future, the Canary Channel will jump to higher build numbers and the window will be closed.

NOTE: Some features may begin rolling out to the Canary Channel first before the Dev Channel even if the two channels have the same build.

Changes and Improvements

[Input]
  • The new pointer indicator accessibility setting for low vision Windows users introduced with Build 26052 has been temporarily disabled with Build 26085. We plan to re-enable this feature in a future flight after fixing some bugs. Thanks to Insiders for all the feedback on this!
[Settings]
  • Windows Insiders who have Bluetooth LE Audio capable assistive hearing devices can now set up and manage their devices via Settings > Accessibility > Hearing aids. This new accessibility settings page allows users to check their PC's compatibility for Bluetooth LE Audio and pair/manage a set of hearing devices for a more streamlined configuration. Please note that this page is a work-in-progress, and the contents of this page may change over time. (Note this change was first introduced in Build 26080.)
#17
Security Software Programs / Re: WinPatrol still works
Last post by darksurfer - March 20, 2024, 03:28:39 PM
Yes, I still use Scottie already and it's alive and kicking. Sure wish there were other free programs like it.
#18
Releasing Windows 10 Build 19045.4233 to Release Preview Channel

UPDATE 3/19: We have released Windows 10 22H2 Build 19045.4235 (KB5035941) to the Release Preview Channel for those Insiders who are on Windows 10, version 22H2. This update is just a re-release with the same changes documented below on 3/14.
#19
Security Software Programs / Re: WinPatrol still works
Last post by v_v - March 19, 2024, 04:58:01 PM
Yes, I will confirm that WinPatrol is still working since I received the very same notice that ky331 did about "bcilauncher.exe".  I decided that I did not want the 'runonce' program.

I am still using WinPatrol 35.5.2017.8 (the last version by Ruiware LLC) on Windows 10 and it works just fine.  Besides Windows Security and TinyWall it is the only other 'real time' security-related monitor that I have on my system.  So while WinPatrol may be past its prime it is still the only 'real time' program that I am running that sends alerts about various changes that are going on 'under the hood.'

For me probably the greatest use has been to help control the many programs that want to 'startup when Windows launches.'  It seems that many programs want to be running in the background at all times even if they are not being used.  Some of these programs are not listed in the WinPatrol startup programs tab, but 'Scotty' still barks and sends an alert anyway when changes are underway.  For these unlisted programs I have found that I need to use the "autoruns" feature of Spybot's startup tools to disable the automatic startup entries.

So all and all I still appreciate 'Scotty' and his familiar picture in the green square located on the right side of my taskbar!

v_v
#20
Security Alerts & Briefings / Mozilla Firefox Version 124.0 ...
Last post by Corrine - March 19, 2024, 03:34:25 PM
Mozilla sent Firefox Version 124.0 to the release channel.  Firefox ESR was updated to Version 115.9.

The update includes eleven security updates of which six (6) are rated high, four (4) are rated moderate, and one (1) is rated low.

Update: To get the update now, select "Help" from the Firefox menu, then pick "About Firefox." Mac users need to select "About Firefox" from the Firefox menu. If you do not use the English language version, Fully Localized Versions are available for download.

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