What is a Windows Update?

What is a Microsoft Windows Update

What is a Microsoft Windows Update? You can read below to get clear idea about a Windows update.

Windows Updates may be downloaded from the Microsoft website or the WSUS server known as the Windows Server update services server. Microsoft releases new updates every Tuesday. Yes! Patch Tuesday.

Types of Windows Updates:

Security Updates:

Critical updates:

Driver updates:

SP or Service Packs:

Updates can also add brand new and never before seen functionalities and features. For example, the addition of Sandbox for the meet recent Windows 10 2004 version.

Since Microsoft updates can break some functionalities, it is best to test the updates first on virtual or test machines or defer the weekly updates. You also have other “Servicing Options” such as the LTSB long term servicing Branch or annual channel which is the last group to receive Windows Updates. There is also a Semi-Annual channel, and Semi- Annual Channel (targeted). If you want to be the first in line to receive these Windows updates (especially if you work on patches) set your machine to the Windows Insider Servicing option.