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Windows Update is a Microsoft service for the Windows 9x and Windows NT families of operating system, which automates downloading and installing Microsoft Windows software updates over the Internet. The service delivers software updates for Windows, as well as the various Microsoft antivirus products, including Windows Defender and Microsoft Security Essentials. Since its inception, Microsoft has introduced two extensions of the service: Microsoft Update and Windows Update for Business. The former expands the core service to include other Microsoft products, such as Microsoft Office and Microsoft Expression Studio. The latter is available to business editions of Windows 10 and permits postponing updates or receiving updates only after they have undergone rigorous testing.
As the service has evolved over the years, so has its client software. For a decade, the primary client component of the service was the Windows Update web app that could only be run on Internet Explorer. Starting with Windows Vista, the primary client component became Windows Update Agent, an integral component of the operating system.
The service provides several kinds of updates. Security updates or critical updates mitigate vulnerabilities against security exploits against Microsoft Windows. ***ulative updates are updates that bundle multiple updates, both new and previously released updates. ***ulative updates were introduced with Windows 10 and have been backported to Windows 7 and Windows 8.1.
Microsoft routinely releases updates on the second Tuesday of each month (known as the Patch Tuesday), but can provide them whenever a new update is urgently required to prevent a newly discovered or prevalent exploit. System administrators can configure Windows Update to install critical updates for Microsoft Windows automatically, so long as the computer has an Internet connection.

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    A Short Update...

    Hi everyone, thought I'd give a short update to the forum of what I have been up to so far as I have come on here for a lot of advice so thought only right to let you know what's been happening. :) As you may know I have been working alongside a plumber local to me since January on weekends. I...
  2. D

    replacing a copper cylinder UPDATE

    Hi guys I would like to show you a few pictures of the copper cylinder I replaced recently. As a DIYer I'll have to admit it took me a lot, lot longer than I ever imagined (a couple of weeks longer infact)!!! :mad2: Anyway hope you like. Regards DIYBlues
  3. C

    Leak on pressurised system - UPDATE

    Some of you may remember the thread I started a couple of weeks ago about the loss of pressure on my heating system... http://www.ukplumbersforums.co.uk/central-heating-forum/30775-leak-pressurised-heating-system.html
  4. C

    Leak on pressurised system - UPDATE

    Some of you may remember this thread from a couple of weeks back.... http://www.ukplumbersforums.co.uk/central-heating-forum/30775-leak-pressurised-heating-system.html Well, I have continued my quest to get to the bottom of this issue and have updates which may help you experts identify...
  5. B

    update on dead ideal icos 15he

    its now back working pcb had failed and so had the detection electrode or the electrode seen the pcb off but i dont think so,when i removed the black box for the orange one and put the dip switches in the right place i took the pcb out of its housing this is what i found the transformer had...
  6. D

    Back boiler question

    Can anyone please tell me if I can legally replace a gas fire using my existing back boiler? The boiler is at least 11 years old, as I have owned the house for that long, and I doubt it was new when I bought it. I have a really old 70's style fire place fitted to it and want to update it, but...
  7. W

    MPK Associates Former Training Centre York Update

    Anyone who is owed money by MPK Associates can register a claim by calling the administrator on 0191 482 3343. Claims must be registered by 6th December.
  8. D

    Help needed with identity update

    Hi This is an update to my earlier question, this time I have added pictures. Can anyone tell me what the grey thing is. Also where the black plastic water supply pipe enters the stopcock is this connected with an olive and a capnut. Finally would the guts of a modern day stopcock fit into the...
    • doppiooo
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    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
  9. Dan

    Update: Regular Members Please Read Me

    The current forum software that we use has developed a newer version (actually, they spent the last three years doing it) and we have an example of that running on Contractor Forum | Construction and Redevelopment Advice for Professional Contractors and Tradesmen. Since releasing the newer...
  10. J

    Update to 6129

    Hi Guys, Haven't been around for a while due to practicals but with regards to 6129 - it is due to be replaced by the diploma in September but anyone still on 6129 will be able to finish - no worries. When i asked the tutors they did not seem to think that anything would change from what we...
  11. S

    gas fire pipework update

    Hello all, Dont know if anyone remembers the last thread on this subject about being asked to install a gas fire where the 15mm pipe was encased in concrete(aithough taped) where a "feature" brick fireplace has been built around where the pipe would drop. A corgi fitter has since been and...
    • sparky
    • Thread
    • concrete corgi gas gas fire gas safe install pipe pipework problem safe safety update
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
  12. M

    Dodgy plumbing update

    Well its been 3 months now and still on going to a point, You may remember we had an extension done with a plumber been subbed by the builder the builder in his quote quoted £820 for plumbing and materials after all the probs ive had which in the end resulted in me having to go throu my house...
    • Muscle750
    • Thread
    • bathroom boiler building dodgy insurance job listed pipe plumber plumbing pressure price remove shower sink tiles tiling update valve wall waste work
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
  13. P

    Wireless Update Question

    Hi I currently have two central heating zone valves (downstairs and upstairs) and how watrer zone valve. These are connected to a Horstmann 3 zone timer. The room thermostats are simple wireless units just temperature based. I wish to change the thermostats to be ones that have time and date...
    • plumbinguser
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    • boiler central central heating system cold control honeywell hot hot water plumbing question radiator rer system thermostat thermostatic thermostatic valves timer trade trv update valve valves water wireless work
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
  14. Dan

    Update Windows

    Please update your Windows. There are a couple of important updates out, plus a better IE, and if you have it, a service pack update for Office. http://update.miscrosoft.com
  15. A

    update on gas course

    Hi all, further to one of my posts the other day regarding advice on geting into the gas industry, i have today recieved my info pack from derby college so thought i would post some details for others to read. The info ive recieved is for a gas foundation course wich would prepare/educate you...
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