Windows 10: January 2019 Update sucks!

On my desktop, since installing the Jan 2019 Updates, I have had huge problems, problems that repeated calls to Microsoft updates tech support have not resolved. In fact, I was escalated twice to Level 2 and once to Level 3, who ignored the scheduled call back to me and REFUSED to take the unresolved case!


Among other things:


Word docs will open, but with an error message. Cannot be fixed. I cannot edit or do anything with ANY of my many important docs.


Suddenly, my printer will not work. It works fine with my other computer.


Every time I log on, I get a popup error message re Skype. Skype cannot be fixed and Microsoft was unable to uninstall it.


In effect, as a result of the Jan 2019 Update, for the past 4 days, I have not been able to use several critical functions of my desktop -- and have spent HOURS on the phone with Windows Update tech support, with no resolution.


Poor update. Poor customer service. Poor tech support.

Epic fail by Microsoft​

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Microsoft January 2019 Security Updates

Release Notes
January 2019 Security Updates

Release Date: January 08, 2019

The January security release consists of security updates for the following software:

• Adobe Flash Player
• Internet Explorer
• Microsoft Edge
• Microsoft Windows
• Microsoft Office and Microsoft Office Services and Web Apps
• ChakraCore
• .NET Framework
• ASP.NET
• Microsoft Exchange Server
• Microsoft Visual Studio

Please note the following information regarding the security updates:

• A list of the latest servicing stack updates for each operating system can be found in
  
  ADV990001. This list will be updated whenever a new servicing stack update is released. It is important to install the latest servicing stack update.
• Windows 10 updates are cumulative. The monthly security release includes all security fixes for vulnerabilities that affect Windows 10, in addition to non-security updates. The updates are available via the
  
  Microsoft Update Catalog.
• Updates for Windows RT 8.1 and Microsoft Office RT software are only available via
  
  Windows Update.
• For information on lifecycle and support dates for Windows 10 operating systems, please see
  
  Windows Lifecycle Facts Sheet.
• In addition to security changes for the vulnerabilities, updates include defense-in-depth updates to help improve security-related features.

The following CVEs have FAQs with additional information and may include * further steps to take after installing the updates.

• ADV190001
• CVE-2019-0536
• CVE-2019-0537
• CVE-2019-0545
• CVE-2019-0549
• CVE-2019-0553
• CVE-2019-0554
• CVE-2019-0559
• CVE-2019-0560
• CVE-2019-0561
• CVE-2019-0569
• CVE-2019-0585
• CVE-2019-0588

Known Issues

• 4480961
• 4480973
• 4480978
• 4480966
• 4480970
• 4480116
• 4480962
• 4480963
• 4480975
• 4468742
• 4471389

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January 2019 Non-Security Office Update Release

Source: January 2019 Non-Security Office Update Release Office Updates



Tip Latest Office Updates for Windows

 

January Insider update for Office for iOS iPhone and iPad version 2.21

Source: Announcing January Insider update for Office for iPhone and iPad - Microsoft Community

See also:

• Whats new for Office Insiders - Office Support
• Announcing January 2019 Insider Update for Office for iOS Office Insider Blog

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