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Windows 11 Media Update Bug Stops Security Updates

Windows 11 Media Update Bug Stops Security Updates

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Admins, take caution if you use physical media to install Windows security updates, Microsoft warned on Dec. 24. Installing the October or November 2024 updates for Windows 11, version 24H2 using a CD or a USB flash drive could prevent the operating system from accepting future security updates. How to prevent Windows 11 version 24H2 from locking up security updates The problem with the October or November 2024 update for Windows 11, version 24H2 only occurs “when the media is created to include” the version released between Oct. 8 and Nov. 12, Microsoft said. Updates delivered over the air through Microsoft Update or the Microsoft Update Catalog website are not affected. To circumvent the problem, Microsoft recommends skipping the October or November updates if you install new versions using physical media. Installing the December 2024 version — Windows 11, version 24H2 from Dec. 10 or later — will prevent the issue from occurring. Microsoft said they are “working on a resolution and will provide more information when it is available.” SEE: Windows PowerToys updates bring …

Microsoft’s Recall is an opt-in feature that you can remove | Technology News

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Microsoft’s AI-powered Recall feature, which takes screenshots of everything you do on your Windows machine and makes your actions searchable, has been scrutinised by security experts since its announcement earlier this year. However, in the last few months, Microsoft has been working on making Recall more secure and user friendly. In a blog post, the tech giant said that unlike the previous implementation, users will now have to manually opt-in to enable the feature, and that they will have to use Windows Hello authentication to confirm user presence. Earlier this month, some users said they could uninstall Recall, but in a statement, Microsoft had clarfied that it was just a bug and not a feature. However, the tech giant seems to have changed its mind. Recall is now more secure than it was a few months ago. (Image Source: Microsoft) Microsoft also said that in response to feedback from users and security experts, Recall now automatically filters sensitive content like passwords, credit card numbers, and allows users to choose apps they want to exclude. “If …