I actually love being able to come to this forum for a change and actually have useful, current and engaged discussion on Windows 8 and Windows 8.1. So often, this forum is just used for Windows Mail integration, Windows 10 upgrading, or games. I love being able to discuss current Windows...
Actually, Windows 8 is what I'm using, so it's definitely relevant. The effect of Server 2012 updates and Flash vs the use of Windows 8.1 updates bears the same result.
Plus, it's nice to actually have some relevant conversation on this forum, on the OS that this forum is ACTUALLY about. So...
Since 2016. Unfortunately, this forum never really embraced this, but it was a hit on MSFN.
https://msfn.org/board/topic/175105-server-2012-updates-on-windows-8/
How would I be any better off on Windows 8.1 than on Windows 8 with Server 2012 updates? You realize Server 2012 and Windows 8 are CODEBASE IDENTICAL right? Even the updates are called Windows8RT-KBxxxxx. Server 2012 R2 and Windows 8.1 are alike as well. The updates are indeed effective...
Well I have a recent disk image, so I'm good there. But I installed the October 2021 (KB5006732) update AND ......................
Flash Works!!!! I'm using Server 2012 updates to patch the original Windows 8.
From what I knew, the Security Only updates for July, August and September 2021...
OK so if I just use the Security-Only updates, would I fare better there? I've NEVER used the rollups. I only use Security-Only updates.
This is not unprecedented. I skipped an update in early 2018 that had the Spectre/Meltdown workarounds. I proceeded with every month after that until July...
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