For someone who doesn't understand 'computer speak
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| 1 | what does this message mean..'2021-08 Cumulative Update Preview for Windows 10 Version 21H1 for x64-based Systems (KB5005101)'......I've- elsielaurie1 - 2021-09-06 16:31:00 |
| 2 | It's an update. Just do it nice_lady - 2021-09-06 16:33:00 |
| 3 | Thank you - I always err on the side of caution - once bitten twice shy.. elsielaurie1 - 2021-09-06 16:58:00 |
| 4 | Occasionally windows updates cause issues. But personally I've never had problems. Where did you receive this message? Edited by nice_lady at 5:06 pm, Mon 6 Sep nice_lady - 2021-09-06 17:06:00 |
| 5 | elsielaurie1 wrote:
You really have no choice but to trust the Windows updates. spyware - 2021-09-06 19:47:00 |
| 6 | spyware wrote:
The Preview updates are optional for download. They are just that - a "preview" of non-critical updates that will be sent down the mandatory chute at a later stage. Unless you want to be an unpaid beta tester for Microsoft, I would ignore it. https://www.ghacks.net/2020/07/23/there-are-only-a-few-reaso Installation of these preview updates are optional and there are only a few reasons why one would want to install one of these updates. For one, it is possible that the update fix a nasty bug that affects you significantly when you use the computer. If you cannot use certain tools or programs efficiently, or run into other issues that affect productivity, you may want to consider installing the preview updates to fix the issue. It is probably not that often that you will run into this scenario, but it is possible. The second reason is testing. You could install the preview updates, preferably on a non-production machine, to find out if core tools continue to work on the system after installation of the updates. Granted, you could wait the two-or-so-weeks and do the same with the Patch Tuesday updates, but that could mean leaving systems unprotected against security vulnerabilities for a period of time. There are plenty of downsides to installing preview patches as well. You are a beta tester for Microsoft if you install the patches, and these may introduce bugs of their own when installed. Some of these bugs may be unknown to Microsoft at that time, and it may take time to get these fixed." wembley1 - 2021-09-07 08:29:00 |
| 7 | elsielaurie1 wrote: lythande1 - 2021-09-07 08:37:00 |
| 8 | Lol as if any linux distribution doesn't get cumulative patches. ronaldo8 - 2021-09-07 10:30:00 |
