Microsoft’s recent decision to extend support for Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) beyond its originally planned end date in April 2025 offers a significant insight into the complex reality of enterprise IT infrastructure management. Although WSUS has long been a stalwart in Windows...
Hot off the virtual presses, Microsoft has lobbed yet another volley of updates at Windows 11, determined as ever to keep your Windows install in fighting shape—or at least limping less. This week, the focus is on “Dynamic Updates,” those unsung heroes whirring behind the scenes when Windows...
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In an industry where system reliability is paramount, Microsoft’s latest dynamic updates for Windows 11 promise to deliver enhanced stability and improved recovery options. These updates are designed to reinforce one of the most critical components of your operating system—the Windows Recovery...
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The page you referenced from support.microsoft.com for "April 22, 2025—KB5055629 (OS Builds 22621.5262 and 22631.5262) Preview" currently displays a "Sorry, page not found" error.
This means the specific update bulletin or support documentation you are looking for is either not yet available to...
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Rolling out updates is a bit like hosting a dinner party for the in-laws: you’re never quite sure who’s going to show up early, complain about the appetizers, or inadvertently bring the place to its knees—possibly with a blue screen, if we’re talking Windows. Enter Windows 11’s KB5055627, a...
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A critical new vulnerability has emerged within the Microsoft Update Catalog known as CVE-2024-49147. This flaw represents a significant risk, as it allows unauthorized attackers to exploit the deserialization of untrusted data, granting them the potential to elevate their privileges on the...
On August 29, 2024, Microsoft released the KB5041582 (OS Build 19045.4842) as a part of its ongoing updates for Windows 10, specifically targeting version 22H2. This non-security preview update aims to address several quality issues while enhancing the overall performance and stability of the...
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In an ongoing effort to refine and enhance the user experience of Windows 11, Microsoft has announced a new Dynamic Update for Windows 11 24H2. While the name “Dynamic Update” may initially evoke thoughts of significant changes or revolutionary features, the reality is often much more subtle...
Introduction
Microsoft Update Catalog is a valuable resource for Windows users seeking to obtain essential updates for their operating systems. To access these updates, enabling scripting within the website is crucial. It is necessary to adjust security settings to allow ActiveX controls and...
Stay away from the "Rivet Networks - Killer Gigabit Ethernet Controller" card driver. My cousin who lives with me has an Alienware gaming laptop. It was never able to transfer data as fast as my Realtek NIC. His has the Killer NIC. We have crazy fast fiber optic internet here but his could never...
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Intel release updates for Spectre on 6th generation (Skylake) chips:
Intel Link Removed that they have completed their validations and started to release microcode for newer CPU platforms around Spectre Variant 2 (CVE 2017-5715 (“Branch Target Injection”)). This update includes microcode...
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The latest monthly roll up update KB4041693 for Windows 8.1 has been released and the changelog is below
To access the update history of the monthly roll up for Windows 8.1 go here:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4009470windows-8-1-windows-server-2012-r2-update-history
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Microsoft releases additional updates for older platforms to protect against potential nation-state activity
Today, as part of our regular Update Tuesday schedule, we have taken action to provide additional critical security updates to address vulnerabilities that are at heightened risk of...
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Microsoft have today released a Compatibility update which basically will ensure your Windows 10 version is up to date. So if your using builds 1607 or 1511 then after installing this update the system will update to the latest version available.
''This update provides the latest set of...
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After all the trouble trying to find how to download and install Win 7 updates, and when I did find Microsoft Update Catalog showing that I had 1000 updates at 25 to a page and 40 pages totaling. Spent about 12 hours downloading these to the C:\ drive and later find they didn't install, and...
Further simplifying servicing models for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1
In our announcement earlier in May, we introduced a Convenience Rollup update for Windows 7 SP1 and a shift to monthly rollups of non-security updates for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows 8.1. Based on your feedback, today we’re...
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Microsoft have recently collected all updates going back to SP1 and created a 'Convenience update' which contains most of them:
Windows 7 SP1 and Server 2008 R2 SP1 convenience roll-up now available at a download location near you! (KB3125574)
This roll-up is currently categorized by Microsoft...
Microsoft is to release non security updates monthly instead of Patch Tuesday. This for both Windows 7 SP1 and 8.1:
To obtain these updates one has to visit Microsoft Update Catalog which means you'll need to use IE although later in the year this is being changed so all browsers can be used...
Changes to Security Update Links
Updates have historically been published on both the Microsoft Download Center and the Microsoft Update Catalog and Security Bulletins linked directly to update packages on the Microsoft Download Center.
Some updates will no longer be available from the...
Howdy, everyone. I'm having a little issue right now. I have a Toshiba Satellite laptop with Windows Server 2008 R2 and I'm having some troubles getting my printer to work. I have a Tally T9114 laser printer and I have never gotten TallyGenicom's drivers to work, so I always used the HP LaserJet...