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    • in reply to: MS-DEFCON 1: Partition size blocks update #2622098

      You should have your laptop Bitlocker setup so that you must type in a PIN before it will boot. This is the best and safest way to use Bitlocker.  This vulnerability does not apply if you are setup with a Pre-Boot PIN.  In other words, it will prevent this exploit.

      If TPM+PIN BitLocker protectors are being used, can the vulnerability be exploited if the attacker does not know the TPM PIN?
      No. To exploit the vulnerability the attacker needs to know the TPM PIN if the user is protected by the BitLocker TPM+PIN.
      https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-20666

      Here is how to add a Pre-boot PIN:
      https://www.howtogeek.com/262720/how-to-enable-a-pre-boot-bitlocker-pin-on-windows/

      Critical:  You must keep a copy of your Recovery Key.  This is mandatory!! if you don’t, you risk losing everything on your drive permanently.
      https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/back-up-your-bitlocker-recovery-key-e63607b4-77fb-4ad3-8022-d6dc428fbd0d

       

       

       

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    • in reply to: MS-DEFCON 1: Partition size blocks update #2621849

      I do NOT recommend you do ANYTHING about this error at this time.  Do NOT attempt to resize your Recovery Partition.  Just wait until Microsoft fixes the issue (probably next month). There have been reports of it failing EVEN with a large recovery partition.  You should not be installing January updates now anyway…

      Our standard policy is not to install Monthly Quality Updates for 19 days. This policy is based on Microsoft’s proven incompetence over the last couple of years. An update that causes business disruption and loss of revenue is unacceptable. We’ve found that Microsoft will address serious bugs within that 19 day period (3 work weeks).

       

       

       

       

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    • Microsoft is incompetent.  Another example is removing the ribbon and many options from the Windows 11 File Manager in Folders.   Microsoft has been consistently dumbing down Windows 11 and removing features and options everywhere.  It’s like they believe GenX are easily confused idiots.  And other companies are doing the same thing in their products.  It’s sad…

      By the way, I use this excellent product that indexes everything including file and email content:
      X1 Search — https://www.x1.com/products/x1-search/

       

       

       

       

       

       

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    • in reply to: Widespread Printer Bug caused by Windows Store! #2613296

      Microsoft fixes Windows printer issues with new troubleshooter
      https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-fixes-windows-printer-issues-with-new-troubleshooter/

      Overly complicated nonsense for most users. This should have been released as a KIR (Known Issue Rollback) or incorporated into an Out of Band Windows update. Usual MS incompetence.

      I ran the tool and rebooted. If then took an hour for the fixes to be implemented. Before that time, all printer icons and names were missing – don’t panic, just wait.
      Note: This fix is mostly a cosmetic fix as the original bug did not prevent the printers from printing. Although it did break double-clicking on them – right click still worked.

      Update: Double clicking still broken when using the legacy Control Panel “Devices and Printers”. Also, some printers are using generic Windows printer icons. 𝐈 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐱 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝. The cosmetic model name was fixed in the printer info bar though. 🤣

      Tool Info: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=105763

      KB: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/kb5034510-microsoft-printer-metadata-troubleshooter-tool-december-2023-b3197f24-fd25-430d-96d2-70f2044ce6a1

      Observation:  This will never really be completely fixed without removing and reinstalling the printers (in some cases, this must be done in Device Manager).

       

       

       

       

    • in reply to: Widespread Printer Bug caused by Windows Store! #2610166

      The store does not require a login or MS account to  update or install apps without your consent.  Works similar to Windows update without the prompts.  You would need to disable store updates (see n0ads post above)  and even then I don’t know if that would have prevented this bug.

       

       

    • in reply to: How to do a Windows 11 repair install #2608293

      There is no reason to raise an alarm about Copilot for Windows.   Just don’t click on it.  Or click on it and try it.  It won’t hurt you.

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    • in reply to: Tmas Greetings! #2608290

      Often due to negligence and incompetence.

    • in reply to: Over to you, Congress #2602171

      See these posts right here? Well, you won’t be able to make them in a timely manner anymore. Every post would need to be reviewed and moderated before appearing – which could take days or weeks. This would affect all online user comments, social media and forum posts. Do you understand what that means?

       

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    • in reply to: WhyNotWin11 — Seriously, why not Windows 11? #2600761

      Actually, the last time I tried PC Health Check app to check on Win11 compatibility, it said it would not run because my pc was managed by group policy. Yeah, I know – it’s my GPOs. So what. It’s trash. Microsoft is incompetent.   Use WhyNotWin11.

       

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    • in reply to: Why not to use Outlook (new) #2599153

      This is infuriating. Microsoft has been proven incompetent with things like this and there dangerously buggy updates that close down businesses. Sad.

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    • in reply to: How can an e-cigarette know the age of its user? #2578354

      You’re promoting propaganda under the guise of a computer technology article. Sad.   Of course you should quit Smoking. If you can’t or won’t, Ecigs are VASTLY safer than tobacco. Nearly all doctors agree. But the current administration has decided to decimate the industry with the ultimate goal of destroying it completely.  In other countries, such as the UK, vaping is encouraged as a safe alternative to tobacco. Smoking tobacco claims millions of lives to lung cancer and other respiratory diseases.

      What you inhale with Ecigs:

      Vegetable glycerin and/or Propylene Glycol (food grade)
      Nicotine (pharmaceutical grade)
      Optional natural flavor

      Note: The other chemicals you claim are in e-liquid were only found in a tiny percentage of products from a few disreputable brands that are no longer in production.  In fact, the ALA has deceptive information on that webpage. For example, they claim that Propylene Glycol is dangerous because it’s used in antifreeze when in fact it’s Ethylene Glycol that is poisonous – a completely different product.

      What you Inhale when you smoke Cigarettes:

      Tar: Proven Carcinogen – Causes Lung Cancer & Kills Millions
      Ammonia: Household cleaner
      Angelica root extract: Known to cause cancer in animals
      Arsenic: Used in rat poisons
      Benzene: Used in making dyes, synthetic rubber
      Butane: Gas; used in lighter fluid
      Carbon monoxide: Poisonous gas
      Cadmium: Used in batteries
      Cocoa: Toxic when burned and inhaled
      Cyanide: Deadly poison
      DDT: A banned insecticide
      Ethyl Furoate: Causes liver damage in animals
      Freon: Used in Air conditioners
      Lead: Poisonous
      Formaldehyde: Used to preserve dead specimens
      Methoprene: Insecticide
      Napthalene: Ingredient in mothballs
      Methyl isocyanate: Its accidental release killed 2000 people in India
      Polonium: Cancer-causing radioactive element
      And Hundreds of Other Chemicals.

       

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    • in reply to: CVE-2023-32019 – a bit more info from the researcher #2577554

      This attack requires an “authenticated user (attacker)”.  This poses an extremely low risk for home users / small business users.  If you have an authenticated criminal on your system, you have a lot more to worry about than this vulnerability.

    • in reply to: MS-DEFCON 4: Got 22H2? #2575938

      On Windows 10, it was a fast install for us.

    • in reply to: MS-DEFCON 4: Got 22H2? #2575937

      It probably won’t affect most users.  VC-1 has been largely superseded by newer video codecs such as H.264 and H.265/HEVC, which offer better compression efficiency and other advanced features. However, VC-1 remains a legacy codec that is still used in some applications, particularly in some video games.

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    • in reply to: MS-DEFCON 4: Got 22H2? #2575721

      The Microsoft 365 Semi-Annual Channel is not deprecated.  And I would think you would agree with using it for the same reasons you recommend delaying installation of Windows updates.   The Current Channel and the Monthly Enterprise Channel might as well be called the beta tester channels. In addition, Microsoft states “If needed, security updates for Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel are released on the second Tuesday of the month.”  Therefore, you should be recommending the Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel.
      See:  https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/deployoffice/updates/overview-update-channels

      You can change update channels at https://admin.microsoft.com/#/Settings/Services under “‎Microsoft 365‎ app installation options”
      See: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/deployoffice/updates/change-update-channels

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