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Steve Thomas (GLADIATOR) on 06-17-2021 02:08 PM

Want to develop an effective strategy to move endpoint management to the cloud? Check out these tips.

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Sneha_Deo on 06-10-2021 03:52 PM

Learn how to use PowerShell to deploy an expedited quality update to the Windows 10 devices in your organization.

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Paul_Reed on 05-20-2021 07:01 AM

Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) 3.0 SP2 will no longer synchronize and download updates beginning October 31, 2021...

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Eric_VanAelstyn on 05-19-2021 08:55 AM

Get answers to common questions about the retirement of the IE11 desktop app for certain versions of Windows 10.

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Joe Lurie on 05-18-2021 10:13 AM

Explore the tools and resources to support deployment of this update across your organization.

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Demitrius_Nelon on 05-11-2021 12:41 PM

Explore the new Windows Package Manager Group Policy ADMX templates, now available!

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Yannis_Lempidakis on 05-04-2021 09:00 AM

Learn how network diagnostic tools can help you identify problems with deploying HoloLens 2 in your organization.

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Yannis_Lempidakis on 05-03-2021 03:52 PM

Explore the key advantages of cloud-based deployments and the core components needed.

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David_Mebane on 04-28-2021 09:05 AM

Easily approve and schedule updates with Graph APIs and the Windows Update for Business deployment service.

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Alexander_Campbell on 04-22-2021 09:05 AM

Learn how to configure this new experience for end users to help them stay current on weather, news, and more.

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Aaron_Lower on 04-14-2021 05:23 PM

Explore the recovery and troubleshooting tools in WinRE, and the latest features available to Windows Insiders.

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Rommel_Degracia on 04-14-2021 10:02 AM

Moving forward, all major Microsoft processes and services will use SHA-2. Learn more.

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Thomas Trombley on 04-01-2021 11:54 AM

Get up to speed on what you need to know: tools, settings, and how to create a good user experience.

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Mabel_Gomes on 03-25-2021 11:49 AM

Learn about the phased rollout and how to customize your message center view and notifications.

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Aria Carley on 03-18-2021 10:00 AM

Learn how to explore and validate Windows 10, version 21H1 features prior to general availability.

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Rama Shastri on 03-04-2021 10:02 AM

Explore the latest capabilities and see how you and your organization can take advantage of this service

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David_Mebane on 03-02-2021 08:01 AM

Experience improved control over the approval, scheduling, monitoring and safeguarding of content delivered from Windows...

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Nir_Froimovici on 03-02-2021 08:00 AM

Regain control. Approve and schedule driver and firmware updates and monitor your deployments.

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Narkis Engler on 03-02-2021 08:00 AM

Get tips on how to minimize bandwidth usage as your cloud-managed devices return from the home to the office.

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David_Guyer on 03-02-2021 08:00 AM

Explore the benefits of expedited updates and the reports that will enable you to monitor progress.

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Eric_Vernon on 03-02-2021 08:00 AM

Learn about this new Windows 10 servicing capability and how you can utilize it in your organization.

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Charles Inglis on 03-02-2021 08:00 AM

Peek behind the curtain and see what you can do with Microsoft's common reporting platform!

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Mabel_Gomes on 03-02-2021 08:00 AM

Get information about Windows updates, known issues, safeguards, lifecycle updates, and related news in the familiar int...

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Issa Khoury on 03-02-2021 06:00 AM

Universal Print is now generally available. Read on to get started.

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Heather Poulsen on 02-26-2021 08:15 AM

A guide to all things Windows & Devices at Microsoft Ignite, March 2-4, 2021!

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Joe Lurie on 02-18-2021 12:00 PM

Find out when the next LTSC release will be available plus when and how LTSC versions are best utilized in an organizati...

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Mike Benson on 02-18-2021 11:23 AM

Learn how cumulative updates grow and the best practices you can employ to improve the update experience.

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Christine Ahonen on 02-18-2021 10:00 AM

Walk through the changes and improvements to the Windows update history pages on support.microsoft.com.

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Mabel_Gomes on 02-08-2021 01:16 PM

Explore the new hub and improved navigation experience for Windows release health on Docs.

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Steve Thomas (GLADIATOR) on 02-08-2021 09:36 AM

If you're looking for longer battery life and LTE connectivity in slim, portable form factors, learn how Windows on ARM ...

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in Group configuration: news and interests on the Windows taskbar on 06-21-2021

As with typical Microsoft behavior, not only is this feature now enabled in the enterprise setting, trying to change the setting will launch Microsoft Edge by default (we use Chrome as the standard browser). This confuses the heck out of our users and it should be disabled by default unless they cho...

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in Known Issue Rollback: Helping you keep Windows devices protected and productive on 06-19-2021

KB5001330 KIR was never pushed to me.Uninstalling KB5001330 via control panel gives an error.The tutorial on how to manually KIR says it needs a definition MSI, but I can't find one.How can I fix this? I had already done a repair upgrade to 21h1, but it eventually installed KB5001330 again, with no ...

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in Year two: Extended Security Updates for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 on 06-17-2021

Hi @Sand_ra Here's where you can find a CSP: Microsoft Solution ProvidersHow do you prove that you have them already? I'm not sure what proof, if any, they'll ask for. But they should have be able to prove it themselves with your info as they attempt to purchase them for you. And, yes. Price doubled...

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in Year two: Extended Security Updates for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 on 06-17-2021

@Joe Lurie Thanks Joe - another dumb question, how do I find a link to them? I'm seeing different pricing - should they all be the same? This year's quote was twice last year's! Also how do I prove to a new one I already have the 2020 version? (I'm in Canada)

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in Year two: Extended Security Updates for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 on 06-17-2021

@Sand_ra You do not need to use the same CSP. You're welcome to, of course, but it's not mandatory.

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