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Blaze (he/him) to Linux@programming.dev • 11 months ago

“Something has gone seriously wrong,” dual-boot systems warn after Microsoft update

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“Something has gone seriously wrong,” dual-boot systems warn after Microsoft update

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Blaze (he/him) to Linux@programming.dev • 11 months ago
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Microsoft said its update wouldn't install on Linux devices. It did anyway.
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    3•11 months ago

    Now what’s the best way to keep Windows from updating for the next two weeks?

    Disable automatic updates with group policy

    • Ketata Mohamed 🐧💻🎮
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      2•11 months ago

      @brb @AlligatorBlizzard that also poses a great security risk since the majority of updated are security-related, even though they also break stuff

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        2•11 months ago

        For just 2 weeks it’s probably fine but good disclaimer

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