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Microsoft now lets you bypass Windows 10 update blocks

Microsoft has added a new group policy that allows users to bypass safeguard holds placed on devices due to conflicts with hardware or software. A safeguard hold is when Microsoft prevents devices from being offered a new Windows 10 feature update if there are known compatibility issues with hardware, software, or settings. Microsoft places these holds to prevent severe problems in Windows 10, such as BSOD crashes, performance issues, devices not working, or general system instability. Microsoft has placed safeguard holds on devices with older Intel IGPU and older NVIDIA drivers, Realtek Bluetooth radios, Surface devices, and Surface devices.

Source: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-now-lets-you-bypass-windows-10-update-blocks/

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