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January 12, 2021 at 1:07 pm #2331755
Susan Bradley
Da BossSo this is the time of the Patch Tuesday that I call “Reading time”. I start reading all the security blogs about patching and start seeing if there
[See the full post at: January 2021 updates are here]Susan Bradley Patch Lady
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January 12, 2021 at 1:08 pm #2331692
PKCano
Da BossAKB 2000003 has been updated for Group B Win7 (ESU) and Win8.1 on January 12, 2021.
There is a Security-only Update for those with Win7 ESU subscriptions.
There was no January IE11 CU for Win7.January Rollup KB4598279 Download 32-bit or 64-bit for those with Win7 ESU subscriptions.
You must have at least the August Servicing Stack KB4570673 previously installed to receive these updates).
The latest is the December Servicing Stack KB4592510 – Download 32-bit or 64-bit for those with Win7 ESU subscriptions.There is a revised Licensing Preparation Package KB4575903 dated 7/29/2020 for Win7 ESU subscriptions, if you need it.
There are .NET updates listed for Win7. See #2331747.
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January 12, 2021 at 1:50 pm #2331810
Microfix
AskWoody MVPThere is a January Servicing Stack
Where is the January SSU for Windows 7 ESU?
kb4592510 is the SSU from December 2020..
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January 12, 2021 at 2:06 pm #2331834
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January 13, 2021 at 10:08 pm #2334220
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January 13, 2021 at 11:27 pm #2334226
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January 14, 2021 at 11:17 am #2334311
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January 14, 2021 at 11:32 am #2334316
WCHS
AskWoody PlusI mis-spoke. After scrolling down to the CVSS section in that link, I find 4598479 for Windows 10 Version 1909 for x64-based Systems. It doesn’t appear in the upper SSU section.
What’s the difference between SSUs and CVSSs?
ghacks.net doesn’t list it.
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January 12, 2021 at 2:05 pm #2331821
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GuestThank you for doing that but I rarely keep up here. Reading about problems all the time increases anxiety out of proportion to reality. Instead, the week before patches are released is my patch time. Before biting the bullet, I search for the KB number. Usually, dust is settled due to those who discover problems early by intent or otherwise. My thanks to the victims and those who proceed cautiously via VM, as well.
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January 12, 2021 at 2:19 pm #2331848
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January 13, 2021 at 2:22 pm #2334129
Microfix
AskWoody MVPRegarding CVE-2021-1647, if someone uses a 3rd party AV solution that disables Defender/ Windows Defender/ Microsoft Defender (OS dependant), how do MS update the integrated security solutions if disabled? I get the impression these need to be active to receive an update..
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January 13, 2021 at 5:00 pm #2334175
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January 15, 2021 at 6:19 pm #2334671
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January 12, 2021 at 2:05 pm #2331823
anonymous
GuestAKB 2000003 has been updated for Group B Win7 (ESU) and Win8.1 on January 12, 2021.
There is a Security-only Update for those with Win7 ESU subscriptions.
There was no January IE11 CU for Win7.January Rollup KB4598279 Download 32-bit or 64-bit for those with Win7 ESU subscriptions.
You must have at least the August Servicing Stack KB4570673 previously installed to receive these updates).
The latest is the December Servicing Stack KB4592510 – Download 32-bit or 64-bit for those with Win7 ESU subscriptions.There is a revised Licensing Preparation Package KB4575903 dated 7/29/2020 for Win7 ESU subscriptions, if you need it.
There are .NET updates listed for Win7. See #2331747.
There is also a Security update for the forgotten OS Windows 8.1.
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4535680/security-update-for-secure-boot-dbx
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January 12, 2021 at 2:06 pm #2331833
Alex5723
AskWoody PlusWhile 1809, 1903, 1909 have : Fixed an issue with chkdsk /f potentially damaging the file system.
Windows 2004, 20H2 doesn’t have this fix.https://www.ghacks.net/2021/01/12/microsoft-windows-security-updates-january-2021-overview/
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January 12, 2021 at 2:20 pm #2331850
Susan Bradley
Da BossIt was fixed earlier. https://borncity.com/win/2020/12/21/windows-10-2004-20h2-microsoft-fixes-chkdsk-issue-in-update-kb4592438/
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January 12, 2021 at 2:21 pm #2331852
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January 12, 2021 at 6:05 pm #2332208
bbearren
AskWoody MVPI got the same two updates shown in your graphic, Malicious Software Removal Tool and
KB4598242 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 20H2 for x64-based Systems
I didn’t get the prompt for active hours, probably because I’ve had mine set from the git-go with Windows 10.
Did the reboot, and all is well, no hiccups.
Create a fresh drive image before making system changes/Windows updates, in case you need to start over!"When you're troubleshooting, start with the simple and proceed to the complex."—M.O. Johns"Experience is what you get when you're looking for something else."—Sir Thomas Robert Deware-
January 12, 2021 at 10:39 pm #2333009
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January 14, 2021 at 6:55 pm #2334460
bbearren
AskWoody MVPI got the same two updates shown in your graphic, Malicious Software Removal Tool and KB4598242 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 20H2 for x64-based Systems
Just updated the B side (very much non-supported by Microsoft) of my dual boot, no hiccups, but much faster installation that on my A side.
Create a fresh drive image before making system changes/Windows updates, in case you need to start over!"When you're troubleshooting, start with the simple and proceed to the complex."—M.O. Johns"Experience is what you get when you're looking for something else."—Sir Thomas Robert Deware
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January 12, 2021 at 3:41 pm #2331940
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January 15, 2021 at 11:04 am #2334592
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AskWoody PlusI agree with abbodi86. Windows Updates has offered me four updates for Office 2010, and I’m really thankful for that, because it means I don’t have to spend any time this month dealing with security updates for my Office 2010 (such as upgrading to a newer version of Office). I can use the time instead to go through the installation process for my second year of Windows 7 Extended Security Updates (ESUs). I’ve paid the money, but I haven’t installed them yet, and it seemed kind of time-consuming when I installed them one year ago for the first year of ESUs, and so I’m expecting that it will take some time to deal with that.
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January 12, 2021 at 7:31 pm #2332450
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January 12, 2021 at 8:48 pm #2332670
WCHS
AskWoody PlusWhat is KB4535680 Security Update for Windows 10 version 1909 for x64-based Systems for Secure Boot DBX? I read MS-Catalog 4535680 1909. The update has some problems with BitLocker and the MS bulletin has workarounds (or no workaround = contact your firmware OEM).
I have BitLocker available on my system, but it is not activated.
Maybe, I should just keep it hidden??
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January 12, 2021 at 9:44 pm #2332830
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January 13, 2021 at 12:44 am #2333299
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AskWoody LoungerSame question here. I’m not planning to move to 2004/20H2 until April/May, so I’d like to hear whether KB4535680 should just be kept hidden.
At this very moment wushowhide is working to hide this update (as well as all others offered this month), but I was wondering whether this update is something worth installing once MS-DEFCON is raised later this month or whether it is something like those CPU microcode patches that some people here suggest to keep hidden.
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January 13, 2021 at 12:50 am #2333320
Susan Bradley
Da BossIt’s a redo (per my read) HP Commercial Desktops, Notebooks, and Thin Clients PCs – Installing or Upgrading to Windows 10 Version 2004 or Installing KB4524244 or KB4535680 Results in Hang | HP® Customer Support
And you’ll want to make sure you are on the latest BIOS update.
I would hide it. The way I read it, you need physical access before an attack can be made.
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January 13, 2021 at 8:09 am #2334031
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January 13, 2021 at 10:44 am #2334052
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January 15, 2021 at 11:26 am #2334595
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January 13, 2021 at 10:55 am #2334055
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AskWoody_MVPImportant note – the KB4598229 update is for 1909 only
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4598229/windows-10-update-kb4598229this update will not install on (nor is applicable to) 1903 because obviously 1903 went out of support in Dec. 2020
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January 13, 2021 at 1:01 pm #2334101
Microfix
AskWoody MVPI usually only patch one device as a testbed, however, it’s been a busy day updating.
With system images done, and against the grain of the askwoody ethos, to hold off…
I’ve patched with no adverse issues on three Win8.1 Pro x64 and one Win7 Pro x86 device.
Local Pixma printer/ scanner working, no errors in event viewer and no further telemetry in either OS.
SFC reports no violations, (didn’t have time to do screenshots, take it or leave it)
Bring on February Patch Tuesday 🙂
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January 14, 2021 at 12:27 am #2334231
DrBonzo
AskWoody Plus@microfix – were you offered KB4535680, and if so, did you install it? Seems like it’s a stand-alone update for Win 8.1 and also some versions of Win 10 (there are a couple of posts above about it and Win 10).
I’m on Win 8.1 and I’m always pretty leery of stand-alone patches. I’m tempted to hide it since the way I read it, physical access is required to exploit the vulnerability.
Has anybody else dealt with it?
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January 14, 2021 at 12:35 am #2334233
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January 14, 2021 at 4:34 am #2334264
Microfix
AskWoody MVP@DrBonzo, yup kb4535680 was offered post CU patch kb4598285 installation via WU re-check.
Weighed around 90kb and installed it. No adverse effects here.more info over on BleepingComputer
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January 14, 2021 at 1:00 pm #2334333
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January 14, 2021 at 1:33 pm #2334352
anonymous
GuestYes. Wait and see if the problems it causes are widespread.
It hasn’t been out long enough for your question yet, much less the answer to it. We are just beginning to get reports.
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January 14, 2021 at 1:34 pm #2334357
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January 14, 2021 at 1:18 am #2334241
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January 14, 2021 at 1:38 pm #2334358
Susan Bradley
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January 14, 2021 at 11:45 am #2334310
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January 14, 2021 at 1:38 pm #2334360
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January 15, 2021 at 11:35 am #2334598
EP
AskWoody_MVPnote that KB4535680 update has some known issues
one of them is that some OEM firmware may block the KB4535680 update from installing and MS suggests contacting the firmware OEM for more info.
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January 15, 2021 at 6:53 am #2334557
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January 15, 2021 at 6:58 am #2334558
Microfix
AskWoody MVPthat should be ok to install as KB4598229 is from November 2019
scratch that, read the date wrong..HOLD!
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January 15, 2021 at 3:37 pm #2334636
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GuestHi there,
I’m using Win 10 Home version 1909 (I have not download and install Win 10 version 20H2 yet) and I have installed KB4535680, KB4598229 and KB890830 (only 3 appear ready to update). It was a slow update but then I noticed when I restart the computer after installing the updates that it shows in stages. It shows up as “Stage 1 out of 3” while it was configuring the update but doesn’t complete the rest of the stages (only completed the first stage), even after I restart the computer again and checking for updates but nothing comes out. In the days since then, I noticed that Windows Update doesn’t auto-check the updates every day and that I have to manually check for updates. I’m not sure whether or not this week’s Windows update has something got to do with not auto-checking updates on my computer. Or if there is something odd about my computer.
Also side note: I also noticed there’s a hidden update installed (KB4598479) on the same day. It didn’t show in the Update History and hasn’t featured in ghacks.net. I’m curious whether if there are errors to this hidden update and why this update is hidden
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January 15, 2021 at 3:39 pm #2334647
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January 15, 2021 at 4:42 pm #2334656
anonymous
GuestHey Susan,
Thanks for your reply.
Normally I let my computer auto-check the updates daily to see if I have any updates that needs to download and install, you know letting me know that my computer is up-to-date and when it was last checked. I have not set to pause the updates and/or change active hours (I normally use the computer in the mornings). But somehow every morning when I check the Windows Update, it doesn’t auto-check the updates and so I have to manually check for updates
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January 15, 2021 at 4:43 pm #2334663
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January 15, 2021 at 5:42 pm #2334667
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January 16, 2021 at 2:23 am #2334737
Paul T
AskWoody MVPit doesn’t auto-check the updates and so I have to manually check for updates
Checking manually is asking windows to “download and install everything”. This is not a good idea IMO.
To see if any new updates are available, download WuMgr and use it to check for updates (the circle icon). It will not install anything unless you tell it to.
cheers, Paul
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January 15, 2021 at 4:31 pm #2334661
ClearThunder
AskWoody PlusI was a glutton for punishment, so I updated my Win10 pro to 20H2. I didn’t block the driver updates correctly, so I got em’ all. But at least everything still works. No issues since install.
The last .NET framework update was a joke. I hope my machine won’t throw a fit if I uninstall it.
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January 15, 2021 at 4:50 pm #2334665
geekdom
AskWoody PlusIf .NET Framework update causes no problems, leave it in place.
BetaTest {Got backup and coffee}
offline▸ Win10Pro 2004.19041.572 x64 i3-3220 RAM8GB HDD Firefox83.0b3 WindowsDefender TRV=1909 WuMgr
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online▸ Win10Pro 2004.19041.746 x64 i5-9400 RAM16GB HDD Firefox85.0b9 WindowsDefender TRV=2004 WuMgr-
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