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MS-DEFCON 2:
Patch reliability is unclear. Unless you have an immediate, pressing need to install a specific patch, don't do it.
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MS-DEFCON 2: Check to see that Auto Update is turned off
Looks like there’s a slew of patches waiting, for a dozen different platforms, including all versions of Windows (even RT 8.1!), Office, IE, Skype and more.
So much fun.
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