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Megha_Sharma on 10-22-2020 11:34 AM

Update Compliance now enables you to see which safeguard holds are impacting the devices in your estate. Learn more.

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Joe Lurie on 10-20-2020 10:01 AM

Find out what's new, what's changed, and how to deploy across your organization.

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Benjamin_Soon on 10-13-2020 03:32 PM

Learn how to block Jscript execution in Internet Explorer 11 to support a more secure browsing experience.

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Chris Morrissey on 10-07-2020 09:00 AM

Explore the changes we're making to formatting, the user interface, and the type of metadata available.

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Steve DiAcetis on 09-22-2020 08:00 AM

Get info on the current status of the Unified Update Platform (UUP) and find out how to keep optional content in tact du...

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Heather Poulsen on 09-20-2020 11:42 PM

Dive into the what, how, and why of Windows deployment and servicing at Microsoft Ignite.

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James_Bell on 09-17-2020 09:56 AM

Learn how to tie the benefits of staying up-to-date to real value for your end users and your business.

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Braeden_Petruk on 09-10-2020 11:03 PM

Learn more about which licenses are eligible to enable the public preview of Universal Print today.

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Mizanur Rahman on 09-08-2020 08:44 PM

Windows Autopilot for HoloLens 2 now supports Tenant lock and Wi-Fi setup during OOBE. Learn more at Windows Holographic...

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Aria Carley on 09-08-2020 01:25 PM

Explore the new, more seamless experience for those managing monthly updates on-premises.

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Aria Carley on 09-08-2020 11:44 AM

The September 2020 security update improves security for devices scanning WSUS for updates, but may require you to take ...

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Chris Morrissey on 08-26-2020 10:00 AM

Security updates for Enterprise and Education editions will continue to be released monthly until May 11, 2021.

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Aria Carley on 08-20-2020 03:41 PM

Find out how to obtain a pre-release version of the next Windows 10 feature update to start validating devices and apps.

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Heather Poulsen on 08-17-2020 04:17 PM

Get answers to help you better manage and help secure the Windows, Android, iOS, and macOS devices used by students, tea...

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Michael_Cureton on 08-13-2020 11:39 AM

Learn how to configure your WSUS servers to use HTTPS for greater protection against potential malware attacks.

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James_Bell on 08-13-2020 07:52 AM

Learn how to eliminate potential slowdowns when preparing and deploying Windows 10 feature updates.

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Alec_Oot on 08-12-2020 04:58 PM

It's now easier to discover available, but optional Windows 10 updates. See how!

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Namrata_Bachwani on 07-28-2020 05:00 PM

To support evolving industry security standards, Microsoft is retiring content that is Windows-signed for SHA-1.

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Steve Thomas (GLADIATOR) on 07-24-2020 09:29 AM

Find out how to move away from legacy user profile technologies to more cloud-friendly, time-tested solutions.

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Aria Carley on 07-23-2020 11:42 AM

Learn which channel is right for your organizations and how to map your policies.

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KristinCarr on 07-21-2020 08:02 AM

Go from Ctrl+Pain to Ctrl+Print and never look back! Join the public preview of Universal Print today.

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Christiaan_Brinkhoff on 07-08-2020 06:36 AM

Learn how to create a dashboard that provides access to insights about key elements of your Windows Virtual Desktop depl...

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Yuri_Blaise on 07-02-2020 02:51 PM

Find out what's changed with Local Experience Packs in Windows 10, version 2004.

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Rachelle_Blanchard on 06-30-2020 08:30 AM

Check out this on-demand web series for tips on managing devices and ensuring secure, productive experiences.

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Aria Carley on 06-29-2020 03:51 PM

Learn how Windows 10, version 2004 simplifies Windows Update settings and how you can control when to take feature updat...

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Michael Niehaus on 06-25-2020 12:04 PM

Learn about VPN support for user-driven Hybrid Azure AD Join and the ability to target ESP profiles to groups containing...

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Thomas Trombley on 06-23-2020 09:30 AM

Explore the new learning path designed to help you keep your devices current and end users productive.

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Aria Carley on 06-23-2020 09:00 AM

Find out how to use Windows Update for Business to receive updates securely from Microsoft and reduce VPN traffic regard...

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James_Bell on 06-18-2020 04:28 PM

Learn how to shift your Windows 10 servicing cadence to better align with the release cycles of Windows, Office, and end...

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James_Bell on 06-18-2020 04:28 PM

Learn how to keep your Windows 10 devices up to date, regardless of tooling, whether remote or on premises.

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in What’s new for IT pros in Windows 10, version 20H2 on 10-26-2020

Thanks @Joe Lurie for a very interesting and concise post!

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in Changes to improve security for Windows devices scanning WSUS on 10-26-2020

@jobab2455 glad to help! :) PAC file is just a configuration, so if the WinInet (user) proxy config is using PAC files then the same rules apply. We do not use PAC file from user proxy by-default for HTTP scans against WSUS.

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in Changes to improve security for Windows devices scanning WSUS on 10-26-2020

@Aria Carley many thanks. 20H2 Package include this! i have to ask, this limit will effect my endpoints if im using proxy based on PAC File, but only for WAN traffic ?intranet traffic is bypassed proxy.

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in Changes to improve security for Windows devices scanning WSUS on 10-26-2020

Hello @jobab2455, are you using the latest 20H2 GP ADMX file (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=102157)?

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in Changes to improve security for Windows devices scanning WSUS on 10-26-2020

Hello, with up-to-date ADMX on central store, still cant find the new (important!!) options under the policy of "Specify intranet Microsoft update service location"its just not there ...looks like a real scandal!The updates were released in the ninth month! we are nearing the end of the tenth.and th...

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