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The time has come yet again for an important Windows 11 security update, and this one launches us into a new year with notable enhancements geared toward protecting your PC. Microsoft has officially rolled out the January 14, 2025—KB5050009 (OS Build 26100.2894) update. Whether you're a power...

It’s that time of the month again: Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday is here, and it’s bringing the first security update of 2025 for good ol' Windows 10. Say hello to KB5049981, a mandatory update focused less on shiny new features and more on plugging up security holes and nagging bugs. With Windows...

On December 10, 2024, Microsoft unleashed two significant cumulative updates for Windows 11 users: KB5048667 and KB5048685, aimed at versions 24H2 and 23H2, respectively. These updates are more than just routine maintenance; they address various security vulnerabilities and bugs that could...

December has rolled in, and with it, an important helpin' of updates for Windows 11 users—specifically KB5048667! As part of December's Patch Tuesday, this release not only boasts of a shiny new build but also introduces various features aimed at enhancing the user experience. If you’re...

Microsoft has rolled out its latest Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 11, including versions 24H2 (KB5044284), 23H2 (KB5044285), 22H2 (KB5044285), and 21H2 (KB5044280). If you've ever felt that anticipation akin to opening a holiday gift when checking for updates, you're not alone. October's...

What’s New in KB5044284 (OS Build 26100.2033)? On October 8, 2024, Microsoft rolled out an important update for Windows 11, known as KB5044284, associated with OS Build 26100.2033. This release not only addresses significant security issues within the operating system but also includes notable...

If you've faced issues with automatic updates on Windows 11, you're not alone. Many users encounter disruptions that hinder critical updates from successfully installing. Fortunately, Microsoft provides multiple methods to manually install updates, ensuring your device is always up-to-date with...

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I am trying to find some info about this error: Session "Microsoft.Windows.DirectToUpdate" failed to start with the following error: 0xC0000035. Google & bing show nothing related to this. I have processed all the usual suspects: SFC, WU reset, DSIM restore, Manual installs from WU catalog, In...

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Microsoft are to include a 'changelog' with each new released update: Windows 10 update history - Windows Help As some of may be aware Windows 10 non insider versions were recently updated to 10586.104: Updates for Windows 10 Version 1511 February 9, 2016 — KB3135173 (brings system to...

For some reason I am unable to install the Nov 10 updates for my Win 7 Pro desktop. I have tried the suggested fixes offered by Microsoft with no success. I am able see the list of updates after running check for updates but when I select the updates I want to install and click OK nothing...

In February, we Link Removed the first preview of HTTP Strict Transport Security in Internet Explorer 11 in the Windows 10 Insider Preview. The HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) policy protects against variants of man-in-the-middle attacks that can strip TLS out of communications with a...

Fixes an issue in which the private key permissions on a machine certificate are reset to the default values on a computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2. This issue occurs after the machine certificate is renewed by the Certificate... More...

True to previously announced dates , the first service pack for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 is now available via Windows Update. For Windows 7 users, the service pack offers little more than a roll-up of stability and security fixes. As is typical with Service Packs, some of these fixes...