FYI...

January patches - Get Windows updated...
...We’ve gone five whole days without a new Windows or Office patch. The latest ones have a few identified problems, but for most people now’s the right time to get the January patches installed
- https://www.computerworld.com/articl...s-updated.html
Feb 5, 2018 - "... General caveats:
Don’t install any firmware updates...
Make sure your antivirus is copacetic with this month’s patches...
Make a full system image -backup- before you install the January patches...
As is always the case, DON’T CHECK ANYTHING THAT’S UNCHECKED. In particular, don’t be tempted to install anything marked 'Preview'..."

- https://www.askwoody.com/2018/ms-def...o-get-patched/
Feb 5, 2018 - "... Patch reliability is unclear, but widespread attacks make patching prudent. Go ahead and patch, but watch out for potential problems..."