Subj : Windows 10 security update requires some major changes - experts
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Fri Jan 12 2024 11:30:05

Windows 10 security update requires some major changes - experts only need 
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Date:
Fri, 12 Jan 2024 11:19:46 +0000

Description:
Installing a new Windows 10 patch requires going through a risky partition 
resizing procedure.

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Microsofts latest security patch has caused quite a few headaches in the IT 
community, with admins having to choose between two evils. 

In its most recent Patch Tuesday release, the Redmond software giant included 
a fix for the BitLocker bypass vulnerability for Windows 10. This fix 
addressed the problem in which BitLockers encryption could easily be bypassed 
by simply using the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) to access the files. 

Now, Toms Hardware reports that some users are experiencing an update failure 
error when trying to install the patch. Microsoft was made aware of the flaw 
and is allegedly working on a fully automated update. However, until that 
happens, admins can either leave their endpoints vulnerable, or go through a 
potentially risky partition resizing procedure. Reconfiguring the system 

The patch is tracked as KB5034441 and was designed for Windows 10 21H2 and 
22H2. 

According to Microsoft, the patch sometimes fails because the recovery 
partition sizes vary across different systems. Hence, if the device doesnt 
have enough space on the recovery partition, the patch will fail. In that 
case, the system returns a message saying Windows Recovery Environment 
servicing failed. (CBS_E_INSUFFICIENT_DISK_SPACE). 

If youre really eager to get the patch installed, Microsoft says it can be 
done with a few changes to the system configuration. By manually resizing the 
partition and adding some 250MB to it, admins can make sure the patch gets 
installed. However, the process is lengthy and includes plenty of command 
line work. Furthermore, Toms Hardware warns, there is a possibility of things 
going terribly wrong during the disk partition structure adjustment. Thus, it 
would be advisable to create a system disk image backup before trying to 
resize the WinRE partition manually, it says. 

Given the importance of the patch and the size of the problem, its safe to 
assume that Microsoft will have a new patch released sooner rather than 
later. More from TechRadar Pro The first Microsoft Patch Tuesday of 2023 
includes some rather important fixes Here's a list of the best firewalls 
around today These are the best endpoint security tools right now



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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/windows-10-security-update-requires-som
e-major-changes-experts-only-need-apply


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