Some sites have reported recent issues accessing Windows 2012 R2 servers through Remote Desktop. Not all sites are experiencing issues, and while the cause is still being investigated, it appears to coincide with the recent linking of higher level Internet Explorer 11 and Windows 10 STIGs. In some cases, changes to the server’s firewall rule set resolved the issue. Details …
The Bureau Windows Technical Support Team (BWTST) is pleased to announce the approval of Microsoft Windows 10 1703 for use as the new standard Windows OS for USGS. The USGS will only support the 1703 and 1607 Semi-Annual Channel (SAC) of Windows 10. With Microsoft support of 1607 ending in March 2018, USGS is requesting that sites update to 1703 …
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Effective immediately, the current approved Windows OS versions for DOI include only:
• Windows 7; Extended Support for Windows 7 will be available through January 2020
• Windows 8.1; Extended Support for Windows 8.1 will be available through January 2023
• Windows 10 Enterprise Editions
Encrypted Windows systems can NOT be upgraded to Windows 10 using standard downloads …
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Prior to installation check your systems specifications against the minimum system requirements for Windows 10 here. Also see below:
Secure boot requires firmware that supports UEFI v2.3.1 Errata B and has the Microsoft Windows Certification Authority in the UEFI signature database. Systems also require a TPM chip.
Supported Processors Link – …
Windows 10 is activated through internal KMS servers. No key code is entered during installation. See Microsoft Volume License Product (VLP) Keys.
Only Windows 10 Enterprise is authorized for use on the DOI network. The Windows Enterprise Operating System cannot be purchased through standard retail outlets. For licensing information, please refer to the Read More…
Beginning March 21, 2023, the Bureau Windows Technical Support Team (BWTST) is pleased to announce the approval of Microsoft Windows 10 22H2 for use as the new standard Windows OS for USGS.
Beginning with 21H2, Microsoft moved to an annual Feature Update release each fall. As …
