Microsoft is rolling out a string of changes to how Windows 11 handles update downloads and installations for managed office PCs — moving from a largely opaque, user-driven experience toward a more controllable, policy-driven model that lets IT teams decide when devices should download and...
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Microsoft’s latest advisory illuminates one of the more nuanced—but potentially impactful—complications that can arise from the interplay of enterprise management policies and the technical underpinnings of Windows Update: the wrong timestamp on the June 2025 Windows security updates has...
Microsoft has been on a relentless journey to simplify and optimize system administration in the enterprise sphere—and Windows Autopatch continues to headline these efforts. First introduced in 2022, Windows Autopatch sought to unify disparate update mechanisms into a cohesive, intelligent...
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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...
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