1. Open an administrator command prompt. Click the Start menu, right-click Command Prompt, and then click Run as Administrator.
2. Stop the Windows Update service using the net stop wuauserv
3. After the service stops, immediately install a KB package. This will automatically restart the WU service.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until all three packages listed above are installed.
5. Close the Command Prompt window, and run Windows Update from within Control Panel to check for any additional updates.

• November 2016 Monthly Rollup is installed on 11/8/2016
• December 2016 Monthly Rollup is installed on 12/13/2016
  • On the next scheduled run of the cleanup task (assume this happens to run on 12/14/2016), the November 2016 Monthly Rollup is marked as superseded.
• January 2017 Monthly Rollup is installed on 1/10/2017
  • On the next scheduled run of the cleanup task (assume this happens to run on 1/11/2017), the December 2016 Monthly Rollup is marked as superseded.
  • On 1/13/2017, the November 2016 Monthly Rollup will have been marked superseded for 30 days
  • On the next scheduled run of the cleanup task, November 2016 Monthly Rollup will be removed from disk.
  • The January 2017 and December 2016 Monthly Rollups are still present and installed on the PC, meaning that you can still “revert” to the December 2016 Monthly Rollup state if uninstalling the January 2017 Monthly Rollup.  The November 2016 Monthly Rollup is no longer available as an installed state to "revert"

There are several options (switches) you can use with SFC, however, this post will only discuss the following:

• /scanfile

• /verifyfile

• /verifyonly

• /scannow

The /scannow option is not recommended because it may return false positives for corruption*. Instead, we recommend that you use sfc /scanfile, sfc /verifyfile, or sfc /verifyonly. With these options, you’ll need to provide the full path to the file you want to check.

*Use of /scannow may also indicate that corrupted files have been fixed. However, subsequent scans will still show these files as corrupted.

• ​The following table specifies the Microsoft support plans for all Microsoft .NET Framework versions after June 2017.We will update this blog when our support plan changes, so check this page regularly for the latest support details.

• Note that the following products are not listed because they will be moving out of extended support as of 2016:
  • Windows Embedded Point of Service
  • Windows XP Embedded
  • Windows Embedded 8 Industry
• For information about general Windows support for the .NET Framework and any restrictions, visit the .NET blog website.

Today, we’re pleased to announce the launch of Microsoft's Internet of Things blog.

Join us there to follow what’s new and what’s next in Microsoft IoT. We’ve also launched a Twitter handle for all things IoT: @MicrosoftIoT, and our IoT videos will be found on the new IoT YouTube playlist. So update your bookmarks, and join us to see what comes next in Microsoft IoT.

The Internet of Things (IoT) represents a huge opportunity for Microsoft’s partners, and we’re committed to helping them realize value from IoT by creating intelligent systems solutions for their customers. Now, we’re updating the Intelligent Systems competency released earlier this year to make it even better for our partners.

The Microsoft Partner Network (MPN) periodically makes updates to the program to align to changes in the industry, and on Sept. 29, MPN will implement a series of changes across Microsoft Competencies and Action Pack subscription offerings, including the following changes to the Intelligent Systems competency:

• New qualifying exams and business assessments at the Silver and Gold levels
• Retirement of the Revenue Commitment requirement at the Gold level
• Additional technical and support benefits added to the core competency benefits package
• Reduced competency fees

If you are currently enrolled in the Intelligent Systems competency, or are making progress toward attaining it, review the MPN Program Changes for Intelligent Systems Competency Partners for specifics.

In addition, MPN has created three brand-new Cloud Performance competencies. Partners looking for a detailed guide to the changes that will be implemented should refer to the Microsoft Partner Network Disclosure Guide.

The August 2014 Windows XP Embedded SP3 and Windows Embedded Standard 2009 security updates are now available.

The list below applies to Standard 2009 only:

2918614 Vulnerability in Windows Installer Service Could Allow Elevation of Privilege

The list below applies to XPE SP3 and Standard 2009:

2962872 Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer

2961072 Vulnerability in Ancillary Function Driver (AFD) Could Allow Elevation of Privilege

2976627 Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer

2993651 Vulnerabilities in Kernel-Mode Drivers Could Allow Elevation of Privilege

2981580 August 2014 cumulative time zone update for Windows operating systems

Note: MyOEM is a restricted-access portal for OEM partners with a valid license agreement with Microsoft or with a Microsoft Authorized Embedded Distributor and for internal OEM employees. The product downloads on MyOEM are available only to Embedded Distributors and Embedded Indirect partners. If you are an Embedded Distributor or an Embedded Indirect partner and you have questions about accessing MyOEM, please contact the OEM Communications Customer Care Team at oem@microsoft.com.

Royal Caribbean announced this week that when its newest mega-luxury liner, Quantum of the Seas, launches this winter, it will have some cool new Internet of Things (IoT) technologies on board. Royal Caribbean has created what it’s calling the “world’s first smart ship.” From RFID luggage tags and wristbands for unlocking doors, to Xbox consoles and POS systems powered by Windows tablets, Royal Caribbean is raising the bar yet again on the guest experience. And the employee experience, too: Quantum crew members — and eventually all Royal Caribbean shipboard employees — will each receive a Windows tablet, for a total of 40,000 of them, to better stay in touch with family and friends on shore.

It’s great to see Royal Caribbean build on the IoT innovation put to work on its lavish Oasis class ships, something I had the opportunity to experience firsthand. On these ships, Royal Caribbean is leveraging Windows across more than 650 devices in its restaurants and gift shops, transforming employee efficiency while drastically cutting the time guests spend waiting in line through the power of data. It’s long been one of my favorite examples of the true importance of IoT technologies: making our work easier, our lives more interesting and our vacations more fun! Read more about Royal Caribbean’s newest technologies here and watch a video here.

The July 2014 Windows XP Embedded SP3 and Windows Embedded Standard 2009 security updates are now available.

The list below applies to XPE SP3 and Standard 2009
2962872 Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer
2961072 Vulnerability in Ancillary Function Driver (AFD) Could Allow Elevation of Privilege

Note: MyOEM is a restricted-access portal for OEM partners with a valid license agreement with Microsoft or with a Microsoft Authorized Embedded Distributor and for internal OEM employees. The product downloads on MyOEM are available only to Embedded Distributors and Embedded Indirect partners. If you are an Embedded Distributor or an Embedded Indirect partner and you have questions about accessing MyOEM, please contact the OEM Communications Customer Care Team at oem@microsoft.com.