Windows 10: Microsoft keeping you updated on Windows Hello for Windows 10

Brink · Nov 20, 2018

At Microsoft, we take your device and account protection seriously, which is why we’ve been on a mission to eliminate passwords. Passwords can be difficult to remember, are often reused and can be used to hack your account anywhere, anytime, from any device. Windows Hello is a key component in our effort to finally saying goodbye to passwords. Using facial recognition, a fingerprint, or PIN, Windows Hello is a fast, secure and password-less way to unlock your Windows 10 PC.1 We’ve been busy bringing the latest and greatest features to Windows Hello and account protection and wanted to take some time to update you on what’s new.

Account protection and sign-in

We’re making it easier than ever to protect your identity on Windows. In the Windows Security app, available on all Windows 10 PCs2, we’ve made updates to the Account Protection page, which clearly alerts you if there’s an action to take to improve your account protection. This page aims to make it as simple as possible for you to protect your account. From here, you can set up Windows Hello for faster, more secure sign-in and you’ll also be alerted if there’s an issue with Dynamic Lock. As a refresher, Dynamic Lock works when you Bluetooth pair your phone3 to your PC – once you’re out of range with your phone, your PC will automatically lock.

*Arrow How to Turn On or Off Dynamic Lock to Automatically Lock Windows 10 PC

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We’ve also made it easier to set up Windows Hello from the lock screen, which means no more digging through Settings. Once you’ve signed into your free Microsoft account, you’ll see the Windows Hello icon show up next to the password icon – just click, enter your password, and follow the steps to setting up Windows Hello!

Last but certainly not least is our most recent Windows update4: You can now sign in with your Microsoft account to online Microsoft services using Windows Hello or a compatible security key5! A security key is a little USB or NFC (Near Field Communication) device with built-in enhanced security that protects your credentials by requiring biometric or PIN to unlock it. Your Microsoft account provides you access to Microsoft digital services – from accessing your OneDrive, to making purchases in Microsoft Store, and more!

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With each update, we’re eradicating places where you’re forced to enter a username and password, bringing you peace of mind that your account is protected and accessed by you, and only you. We’re excited about the journey we’re on and hope you join us on this quest to go password-less!

[1] Requires specialized hardware, including fingerprint reader, illuminated IR sensor or other biometric sensors and capable devices.
[2] Windows 10 April 2018 Update or later required.
[3] Available for selected companion devices and selected Windows 10 editions.
[4] Windows 10 October 2018 Update required.
[5] Microsoft-compatible security key required, sold separately from partners, including Yubico and Feitian Technology.
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Source: Keeping you updated on Windows Hello - Windows Experience Blog

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MrGenius · Nov 20, 2018

[Solved] Windows 10 keeps reinstalling KB3119142

I noticed quite some time ago that KB3119142 (Update for Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Update 4 Redistributable Package) kept reinstalling itself for some reason. At least once daily. Sometimes up to several times a day. I just ignored it. It didn't seem to be doing any harm. And I figured they'd eventually fix it. Well...days turned into weeks, weeks into months, with no end to the problem in sight. It dragged on unsolved for at least the last few months. Literally reinstalling itself hundreds of(at least a hundred, felt like more) times in that period of time.

So I finally googled it a couple days ago. And just got around to fixing it today. Which appears to have worked. And it couldn't have been easier to do. I feel so stupid to have let it intimidate me for so long.*Oops!

Known issues in this update

Microsoft is aware that some Windows 10 customers are receiving multiple offers of KB3119142 through Microsoft Update even though the update is marked as successfully installed. Microsoft is working to address this issue. In the meantime, we recommend that customers who are receiving multiple offers of KB3119142 try the following methods to work around this issue.

Method 1

In Control Panel, click Uninstall a program in the Programs group.

In the programs list, locate Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Redistributable (X64) - 11.0.61030 or Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Redistributable (X86) - 11.0.61030, depending on your system architecture.

Right-click the entry name, and then click Change.

In the Modify Setup dialog box, click Repair.

After the repair process is completed, restart the computer if you are prompted to do this.

Method 2

Run the Modify Setup repair functionality for Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Redistributable by starting the installer from the following Microsoft Download Center website:

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/confirmation.aspx?id=30679

In the Modify Setup dialog box, click Repair.

After the repair process is completed, restart the computer if you are prompted to do this.

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Below are links to the thread that I got the fix idea from, and the official MS support info page for KB3119142(from which I quoted the above).
http://www.tenforums.com/windows-up...-windows-10-keeps-reinstalling-kb3119142.html
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3119142

AsRock · Nov 20, 2018

Windows 10 Update

Well just noticed a pretty large one pop up coming in at 914MB, seems it makes some pretty serous updates.

KB3172985
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3172985

This security update includes improvements and fixes in the functionality of Windows 10 Version 1511 and Windows Server 2016 Technical Preview 4. It also resolves the following vulnerabilities in Windows:

3175677 MS16-094: Security update for secure boot: July 12, 2016

3174060 MS16-093: Security update for Adobe Flash Player: July 12, 2016

3171910 MS16-092: Security update for Windows Kernel: July 12, 2016

3170048 MS16-091: Security update for .Net Framework: July 12, 2016

3171481 MS16-090: Security update for Kernel Mode Drivers: July 12, 2016

3170050 MS16-089: Security update for Windows secure kernel mode: July 12, 2016

3170005 MS16-087: Security update for the Microsoft Print Spooler: July 12, 2016

3169999 MS16-085: Cumulative security update for Microsoft Edge: July 12, 2016

3169991 MS16-084: Cumulative security update for Internet Explorer: July 12, 2016

Reefer86 · Nov 20, 2018

Microsoft to make Windows 10 updates mandatory

Microsoft has already said this can be turned off.............................in a statement no less after the graphics driver glitches.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/antonyl...soft-backtracks-on-windows-10-forced-updates/

Windows 10 Includes an Update-Blocking Driver Fail Safe Tool

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