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Windows Update to get new Pause Updates calendar picker

AnandKhanse@TWC — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:33:33 +0000

Microsoft will introduce a new calendar picker in Windows 11 to pause updates, allowing users to select a specific date to delay automatic updates (including both quality and feature updates). Over the years, the company has introduced several changes to reduce unexpected restarts and improve update management. This move also reflects its ongoing efforts to […]

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Secure Boot Allowed Key Exchange Key (KEK) Update: What is it?

AshishMohta@TWC — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 04:15:21 +0000

If you have recently checked your Windows update history, you probably noticed something about the Secure Boot Allowed Key Exchange Key (KEK) and wondered what it is. In 2011, with Windows 8, Microsoft introduced a feature called Secure Boot. This feature ensures that your computer loads only software signed and verified by trusted authorities, such […]

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Microsoft introduces Windows 11 Checkpoint Cumulative Updates

AnandKhanse@TWC — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 13:26:39 +0000

Microsoft releases cumulative updates to Windows 11 devices monthly with new features and developments along with bug fixes. Microsoft has announced that they are introducing Windows 11 Checkpoint Cumulative Updates which they had already implemented in Windows Insider Preview Build 26120.1252 on the Dev Channel. What are Windows 11 Checkpoint Cumulative Updates With the cumulative […]

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Microsoft to block 3rd-party Printer drivers in Windows Update

Guru@TWCN — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 08:10:20 +0000

Microsoft is taking all the measures to make the Windows ecosystem more robust and secure. Now, Microsoft has announced that it will not update or provide printer drivers from manufacturers or third-party printer drivers via Windows updates. This will take effect from 2025. Microsoft to block 3rd-party Printer drivers in Windows Update Microsoft has mentioned […]

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Window Update will now offer the latest .NET Framework updates with one less reboot

Guru@TWCN — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 04:50:33 +0000

Microsoft has announced two new features that will improve the .NET Framework update experience for Windows 11 version 22H2 users. The devices will now require fewer reboots and users will have control over optional .NET Framework updates. Window Update will now offer .NET Framework updates with one less reboot Microsoft has integrated the .NET Framework […]

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Windows Update will help reduce carbon emissions

AshishMohta@TWC — Sat, 05 Mar 2022 06:55:09 +0000

Almost everyone has best-ignored carbon emissions, a problem that stays invisible but that doesn’t seem to be working anymore. Some companies, such as Microsoft, have started contributing to reducing their carbon footprint. According to Windows Insider’s latest build, 22567, the Windows team has made Windows Update more eco-friendly. Windows Update is committed to helping reduce […]

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Why are some Windows PCs not always fully up to date? Microsoft explains

HemantSaxena@TWCN — Sat, 29 Jan 2022 16:12:29 +0000

In comparison to others, some devices are always slow to install Windows Updates. This prompted Microsoft to conduct research and find why Windows PCs are not always fully up to date. After a lot of research work, the company published its findings in a report labeled as Update Connectivity measurement on its website. Here’s what […]

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High-pitched noise heard after installing KB5000842 on Windows 10

HemantSaxena@TWCN — Tue, 18 May 2021 17:10:07 +0000

An effective approach to make users aware of any performance issues related to a new update is to inform them about it beforehand. For Microsoft, this best practice has become a priority. The company recently informed users about a minor flaw they could experience after installing KB5000842 on Windows 10. Microsoft confirms High-pitched noise issue […]

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KB4023057 update undertakes Housekeeping tasks in order to streamline Windows Updates

AnandKhanse@TWC — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 05:28:38 +0000

It’s no surprise that Microsoft has been trying to improve how Update Service Components work within the Windows 10 environment. The company wanted to streamline the process, making updates less confusing, more effective, and straightforward for customers. Following the same style, Microsoft is now rolling out its KB4023057 update, which will bring, among many other […]

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Windows 10 emergency update fixes Wi-Fi bug causing BSOD crashes

AnandKhanse@TWC — Sat, 13 Feb 2021 05:07:14 +0000

For the past weeks, a small number of users have been reporting a Wi-Fi-related bug causing BSOD crashes on their Windows 10 systems. The problem used to occur when users tried to connect to a Wi-Fi connection with WPA3 security, the latest standard. Considering that the WPA3 standard is relatively new, it has not affected […]

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Microsoft says goodbye to Servicing Stack Updates, embraces Combined Package Format

TanmayPatange@TWCN — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 15:05:14 +0000

Microsoft has used Servicing Stack Updates to roll out Windows Updates for quite some time now. However, due to how it separates two types of instructions, SSUs cause confusion among system admin professionals. Finally, Microsoft has said goodbye to servicing stack updates and has decided to embrace a combined-package approach. Microsoft embraces Combined Package Format […]

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Windows 10 Patch Tuesday update break Office updates, warns Microsoft

TanmayPatange@TWCN — Sat, 07 Nov 2020 08:34:25 +0000

Recent Microsoft updates are causing headaches to Windows 10 users. According to a Microsoft engineer David James, one of the bugs is now preventing users from updating Office products, courtesy of a certificate loss issue. Windows 10 updates break office updates In his tweet, James said that October 2020 Patch Tuesday updates have resulted in […]

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