Windows Office Hours remains a vital touchpoint for IT professionals seeking direct interaction with Microsoft’s engineering and product teams. Scheduled for July 17, 2025, this live Q&A event offers unprecedented access to experts specializing in Windows management, security, cloud strategies...
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Across countless enterprise and educational environments, Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) remains a cornerstone tool for administrators seeking granular control over Windows updates. By configuring WSUS, organizations can vet and deploy critical patches on their own timetables, reducing...
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Windows devices now operate in an era where the management of updates is no longer merely a background process but a core aspect of device experience, security, and productivity. This evolution is especially evident for home users, businesses, and schools—three key sectors navigating the...
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In a move set to redefine the software update experience for millions of users and IT professionals, Microsoft is rolling out a private preview for a comprehensive update orchestration platform designed specifically for Windows 11. This initiative aims to eliminate the long-standing...
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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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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a critical cybersecurity advisory concerning a serious vulnerability found in Microsoft's Windows 11 version 24H2. This security flaw specifically affects devices installed or updated using outdated physical installation media such as...
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Mastering Windows Update for Business Reports: A Comprehensive Guide for IT Administrators
Keeping Windows systems updated is critical but often one of the most challenging responsibilities for IT administrators. Managing updates not only involves ensuring systems receive the latest security and...
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Windows Analytics accelerates enterprise Windows 10 migration. Traditionally, migrating to a new operating system while ensuring legacy applications and drivers are compatible has been a time-consuming and costly project for organizations. Windows Analytics transforms this process. With Update...
Our goal with Windows 10 has always been to modernize the way IT interacts with Windows devices, adopting simpler and easier approaches that leverage cloud-based services and help employees be more productive with Windows 10, Office 365 ProPlus and Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security (EMS)...
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Next week is one of the most important weeks of the year for us in security at Microsoft as we join the leading thinkers in cybersecurity at the Link Removed in San Francisco.
At Microsoft, we are tirelessly focused on creating innovation that helps our customers protect, detect and respond to...
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