Microsoft Pulls Then Re-Issues Windows 11 Preview Update. Also Begins Force-Updating Windows 11 (techrepublic.com)
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- News link: https://tech.slashdot.org/story/26/04/05/001246/microsoft-pulls-then-re-issues-windows-11-preview-update-also-begins-force-updating-windows-11
- Source link: https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-windows-11-update-pulled-installation-errors/?email_hash=51ab26be2809206339a8b1334fe24bd1
[2] TechRepublic adds that the update "was to bring 'production-ready improvements' and generally ensure system stability by optimizing different Windows services." So it's ironic that some (but not all) users reported instead that the update "blocks users at the door, refusing to install or crashing midway through the process."
"It apparently impacted enough people to force Microsoft to take action," [3]writes ZDNet . "Microsoft paused and then pulled the update," and then Tuesday released a new update "designed to replace the glitchy one. This one includes all the new features and improvements from the previous preview update, but also fixes the installation issues that clobbered that update."
Meanwhile, as Windows 11 version 24H2 approaches its end of life this October, Microsoft is now force-updating users to the latest version, [4]reports BleepingComputer :
> "The machine learning-based intelligent rollout has expanded to all devices running Home and Pro editions of Windows 11, version 24H2 that are not managed by IT departments," [5]Microsoft said in a Monday update to the Windows release health dashboard... "No action is required, and you can choose when to restart your device or postpone the update."
[6] Neowin reports :
> The good news is that the update from version 24H2 to 25H2 is a minor enablement package, as the two operating systems share the same codebase. As such, the update won't take long, and you should not encounter any disruptions, compatibility issues, or previously unseen bugs... Microsoft recently promised to implement [7]big changes in how Windows Update works , including the ability to postpone updates for as long as you want. However, Microsoft has yet to clarify if that includes staying on a release beyond its support period.
Thanks to long-time Slashdot reader [8]Ol Olsoc for sharing the news.
[1] https://www.zdnet.com/article/windows-11-emergency-update/
[2] https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-windows-11-update-pulled-installation-errors/
[3] https://www.zdnet.com/article/windows-11-emergency-update/
[4] https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-now-force-upgrades-unmanaged-windows-11-24h2-pcs/
[5] https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/release-health/status-windows-11-25h2
[6] https://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-begins-force-updating-users-to-the-latest-windows-11-version/
[7] https://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-is-finally-fixing-what-makes-everyone-hate-windows-update/
[8] https://slashdot.org/~Ol+Olsoc
"Force-updating" (Score:2)
These days, it's literally not even *safe* to fail to upgrade to the latest version of whatever software. Software developers must continue to update to the latest version of libraries they use, in order to keep their software from being vulnerable to previously-discovered, and patched, defects. Even Microsoft, with all its billions, can't afford to maintain every old version of their software, protecting them all against security defects.
The days of upgrading when you want to, are a relic of the 1990s.
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> "These days, it's literally not even *safe* to fail to upgrade to the latest version of whatever software.[...]The days of upgrading when you want to, are a relic of the 1990s."
Seems to work fine for Linux. I update only when I choose to on all my machines. Granted, I don't let most of them get much behind. But there are those that are intentionally left alone, and need to be, for various complex reasons.
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Your experience is not an indication of a good practice. Linux is somewhat sheltered because of its low adoption as a desktop operating system. If Linux had a 60% market share like Windows, you can bet hackers would be all over it, finding all kinds of ways to attack.
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> "Your experience is not an indication of a good practice."
My experience is normally updating frequently. But it is still on my schedule, when I choose to do it. I wouldn't say it is bad practice, especially since I am aware when the rare high-priority update is released. The few that are not updated that I mentioned are those that are intentionally isolated (and are safe regardless).
> "Linux is somewhat sheltered because of its low adoption as a desktop operating system."
That is true. But it is al
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> But it is also generally more secure, outside of its obscurity
This is a fantasy not substantiated by evidence. Heartbleed--a Linux vulnerability in an open source library--was lying in plain sight for years before some hacker discovered it, and it was exploited in the wild for years before anybody discovered the attack.
Shouldn't need to be said. (Score:3)
> ... update "was to bring 'production-ready improvements' ...
As opposed to half-assed improvements? Obviously updates/patches pushed to end-users should be "production ready". It's sad that it had to be specifically stated that Microsoft actually worked on these. I imagine people will remain dubious anyway.
> ... and generally ensure system stability by optimizing different Windows services."
So much better than those updates designed to do the opposite. /s
> So it's ironic that some (but not all) users reported instead that the update "blocks users at the door, refusing to install or crashing midway through the process."
Ironic? Yes. Surprising? No.
Wow (Score:2)
What a shit show Microsoft has become.
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> "What a shit show Microsoft has become."
I don't remember it NOT being. Although I guess it depends on comparisons to which point in the show.
And I thought I heard they were 'listening to their users' and trying to undo some of their "mistakes". Hmm. Any word yet of removing forced cloud logins? Ads in the menus? Changing browser choice/settings without permission? Removing artificial hardware requirements? Opting out of "AI"?
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Yes, I agree, but the last 6 years in particular has seen the shit added to the show exponentially.
Microsoft Pulls Then Re-Issues (Score:2)
Just Microsoft being Microsoft, Hey! never mind the pot holes in "The machine learning-based intelligent rollout" they are there by design.