The latest service pack for Windows XP will be pushed to Automatic Update at 7a.m. EDT on July 10 The vague timetable that Microsoft gave Monday for pushing out Windows XP SP3 to most users got ...

The contentious stealth update that Microsoft delivered to customers this summer blocks 80 patches and fixes from installing after Windows XP is restored using its “repair” feature, researchers said ...

Microsoft Corp., tacitly acknowledging the continued popularity of Windows XP, said Tuesday it was updating the operating system’s anti-piracy technology to detect illegal copies installed with ...

Can we disable delivery of Windows XP Service Pack 2 through Automatic Updates and Windows Update without blocking the delivery of other critical security updates? Microsoft disabled XP SP2 updates ...

One of the major problems with Windows is the inconsistent update cycle. You will never know when your device restarts after an update. This can happen during work while playing your favorite game or ...

Windows updates can be like dentist appointments for some people — you know they're important, but on the other hand, you're going to do everything to put them off, or get out of it altogether.

XP SP2 will streamline Windows software updates using a new version of Automatic Update (AU) client, said Mike Nash, senior executive in charge of security at Microsoft, Redmond, Wash., during a ...

Updates are critical for Windows, whether to improve stability, enhance performance, or patch known bugs. No one denies that. But the reality is that sometimes these updates cause more problems than ...

Windows 11 offers valuable updates that enhance security, performance, and features. However, in some cases, it can be annoying since it can disrupt your apps, games, and other software. If you find ...

Microsoft is now automatically equipping computers with Windows 11 24H2 with the update to the Windows 11 version 25H2, known as the "2025 Update". This affects Home and Pro editions of Windows 11 ...

The vague timetable that Microsoft Corp. gave yesterday for pushing out Windows XP SP3 to most users got specific today as the company quietly said it would release the upgrade on Thursday at 10 a.m.