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fromTheregister
3 days ago

Legacy Update updated - so your old Windows can be, too

Legacy Update is a third-party Windows Update client which can update old, unsupported versions of Windows, from Windows 10 and 11 all the way back to Windows 2000. And now, Legacy Update version 1.12 is here, with a significant rewrite of one component to make it smaller and faster. It can fetch and install all the available updates for every 21st century version of Windows. It's also very handy for Windows XP and Windows 7.
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fromTheregister
1 week ago

Windows 11 update leaves Blu-ray and TV apps stuttering

A Windows update introduced a bug that causes EVR-based Digital TV and Blu-ray playback to stutter or freeze when HDCP or DRM is active.
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fromZDNET
1 month ago

Install Microsoft's emergency Windows patch now - what it fixes and why it was rushed out

Microsoft released an emergency patch restoring Windows reset and reinstall tools for specific Windows 10 and Windows 11 versions.
fromIT Pro
1 month ago

Microsoft's botched August update batch first wiped SSDs, now it's breaking PC resets and recoveries on Windows

"We're aware of these reports and are investigating with our partners."
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fromInfoWorld
4 months ago
Software development

Microsoft envisions Windows Update as the unified platform for all software updates

fromThe Verge
4 months ago
Software development

Microsoft wants Windows Update to handle all apps

Microsoft's orchestration platform enables third-party app updates through Windows Update, enhancing developer convenience and user experience.
fromTheregister
5 months ago
London startup

Windows Update fails successfully, says Microsoft

Windows Update error 0x80070643 after the April 2025 release is misleading; functionality remains intact and can be safely ignored.
Software development
fromInfoWorld
4 months ago

Microsoft envisions Windows Update as the unified platform for all software updates

Microsoft aims to enhance compliance and user experience by centralizing updates, but faces challenges regarding auditability and security.
Software development
fromThe Verge
4 months ago

Microsoft wants Windows Update to handle all apps

Microsoft's orchestration platform enables third-party app updates through Windows Update, enhancing developer convenience and user experience.
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fromZDNET
1 month ago

Microsoft patches more than 100 Windows security flaws - update your PC now

August Patch Tuesday update for Windows fixes 107 security flaws including 13 critical vulnerabilities and introduces new features like the Black Screen of Death.
Software development
fromZDNET
4 months ago

Microsoft's Windows Update to include third-party apps - now that's a game changer

Microsoft is developing a unified Windows Update orchestration platform for third-party applications.
This tool will allow integrated updates for third-party software via Windows Update.
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