Neowin News Feed for: Wsus

Microsoft shares Windows Server KB5070881 KB5070879 KB5070884 OOB updates for CVE-2025-59287

Sayan Sen — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 04:16:01 +0000

Microsoft has published emergency OOB updates under KB5070881, KB5070879, KB5070884, for, CVE-2025-59287, a remote code execution flaw. Read more...

Microsoft fixes major cluster bug in Windows Server 2019

Usama Jawad — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 20:42:02 +0000

Microsoft has fixed a major issue in the Cluster Service on Windows Server 2019, resolving some headaches for IT admins. Read more...

Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) is broken, and there is no workaround

Usama Jawad — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 04:06:01 +0000

Microsoft has acknowledged a problem in Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) that is causing headaches for IT admins. Read more...

Microsoft shares Group Policy fix for bug that blocked Windows 11 24H2 on 23H2/22H2 PCs

Sayan Sen — Tue, 06 May 2025 05:14:01 +0000

Microsoft has issued a temporary Group Policy fix for a bug that would not let admins upgrade a Windows 11 22H2 or 23H2 PC to 24H2 as they would run into a 0x80240069 error. Read more...

Microsoft: Yes, Windows 11 24H2 update fails download on 23H2 / 22H2 with 0x80240069 error

Sayan Sen — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 06:16:01 +0000

Microsoft has confirmed that the Windows 11 24H2 update fails to download on 23H2 and 22H2 systems with an '0x80240069' error as a result of a new bug. Read more...

Microsoft: Support for Windows WSUS driver sync via Update Catalog won't stop this month

Sayan Sen — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 20:34:01 +0000

Microsoft has confirmed that Windows WSUS driver updates sync will not stop working this month unlike what was previously announced. Read more...

Microsoft: Windows WSUS driver updates sync will stop working in less than three months

Sayan Sen — Sat, 25 Jan 2025 17:20:01 +0000

Microsoft has reminded about the upcoming deprecation of WSUS driver update synchronisation that is coming up soon. Read more...

Microsoft will no longer add new features to Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)

John Callaham — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 20:06:02 +0000

Microsoft has announced the deprecation of Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), meaning no new features will be added to the service. Read more...

Microsoft: Windows 11 24H2 MSU update installs failing with “Operation is not supported"

Sayan Sen — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 18:14:01 +0000

Microsoft has confirmed that its new way of delivering Windows 11 24H2 updates can indirectly be leading to MSU install failures with "Operation is not supported” errors. Read more...

Microsoft is deprecating WSUS driver synchronization

Taras Buria — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 19:28:01 +0000

Microsoft has announced plans to deprecate Windows Server Update Services driver synchronization in April 2025. The company recommends switching to its newest cloud-based driver services. Read more...

Update Catalog no more: Microsoft makes PowerShell imports mandatory for WSUS

Sayan Sen — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 08:14:01 +0000

Microsoft is altering the way IT administrators and system administrators can now import WSUS updates. The process is moving over from the Update Catalog to PowerShell script delivery method. Read more...

Microsoft answers customer doubts and queries on Windows Update UUP 10GB downloads

Sayan Sen — Fri, 19 May 2023 19:44:01 +0000

Microsoft has published yet another article about Windows UUP on-premises updates, trying to address a lot of the concerns, doubts, and questions that customers have had, since its release. Read more...

Microsoft to deliver .NET framework via Windows Update, Catalog, on older Windows 11 and 10

Sayan Sen — Wed, 10 May 2023 14:16:01 +0000

Microsoft has detailed how it plans to deliver .NET Framework version 4.8.1 updates via Windows Update channel and Microsoft Update Catalog on older Windows 11 and Windows 10 versions. Read more...

Microsoft shares FAQ on Windows update UUP covering Configuration Manager, WSUS, more

Sayan Sen — Mon, 01 May 2023 05:40:01 +0000

It has been a month since Microsoft officially rolled out UUP on premises. As such, Microsoft, based on the community feedback, has shared a helpful FAQ meant to help out IT and system admins. Read more...

Microsoft Weekly: A rogue Bing, Windows issues, and upcoming features

Usama Jawad — Sat, 18 Feb 2023 19:48:01 +0000

This week's edition of Microsoft Weekly is chock-full of news about the new Bing's weirdness, a bunch of Windows bugs and patches, and some new features coming to Microsoft software. Read more...

Microsoft confirms botched WSUS upgrade led to failing Windows 11 Patch Tuesday updates

Sayan Sen — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 06:40:02 +0000

Microsoft recently rolled out Patch Tuesday for this month. The company however has confirmed that WSUS servers based on Server 2022 failed to offer the update due to a botch. A workaround is out. Read more...

UUP Windows updates are almost here as Microsoft claims up to 30% smaller, faster downloads

Sayan Sen — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 06:08:06 +0000

Today, Microsoft has announced the availability date of the on premises UUP, and it's less than two months out. With the new feature, the company promises up to 30% smaller Windows update downloads. Read more...

Microsoft is considering flighting Windows Server Insider builds just like Windows Update

Usama Jawad — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 06:34:01 +0000

It appears that Microsoft is fielding interest in flighting Windows Server VNext Insider preview builds apart from just offering ISOs. However, WSUS does not currently support this method. Read more...

Windows Server admins can now opt in for automatic .NET updates

Usama Jawad — Wed, 13 Apr 2022 05:14:01 +0000

Microsoft has announced that IT admins can now opt in for automatic updates for .NET and .NET Core. This change is primarily meant for organizations who do not use deployment management tools. Read more...

Microsoft says Windows 10 20H2 ready for commercial testing, ISOs could arrive soon

Abhay V — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 15:54:01 +0000

Microsoft's Windows 10 version 20H2 is ready for commercial testing. Users are being asked to download it from WSUS, Windows Update via Release Preview, or ISOs, which aren't available yet. Read more...

Microsoft releases Windows 10 build 19041.84 to WSUS for organizations

Abhay V — Wed, 26 Feb 2020 22:00:01 +0000

Microsoft is releasing Windows 10 build 19041.84 via WSUS today for organizations. This will help companies test the release before-hand for deployment. General availability will likely be in April. Read more...

Microsoft reminds enterprise users of IE10 to migrate to IE11 as end of support nears

Abhay V — Tue, 28 Jan 2020 20:26:01 +0000

Microsoft has posted a reminder for IE10 users on Windows Server 2012 and Embedded 8 Standard OSes. It suggests that users begin migrating to IE11 through the Update Catalog, Windows Update or WSUS. Read more...

Here's why some AMD systems are failing to boot after installing Microsoft's patches

Usama Jawad — Tue, 09 Jan 2018 06:46:01 +0000

Microsoft has revealed why some AMD machines are failing to boot-up following the installation of some patches. The company is pausing select security updates to AMD PCs until the issue is resolved. Read more...

Microsoft confirms fix for Windows devices facing BSOD after recent update

Usama Jawad — Fri, 13 Oct 2017 04:24:01 +0000

A recent Cumulative Update for the Windows 10 Creators Update was causing a subset of updated devices to BSOD. Microsoft has now officially confirmed this issue and detailed workarounds as well. Read more...

Microsoft is switching Windows 7 and 8.1 to monthly cumulative updates, Windows 10-style

Andy Weir — Tue, 16 Aug 2016 13:18:01 +0000

Microsoft has announced details of its transition from individual patches and fixes for Windows 7 and 8.1, to a model of Windows 10-style cumulative 'Monthly Rollup' updates, beginning in October. Read more...

Windows 10 Anniversary Update coming to WSUS and System Center on August 16th

Vlad Dudau — Wed, 03 Aug 2016 06:14:01 +0000

Microsoft's Anniversary Update for Windows 10 is already available for its users through Windows Update and ISOs. But it's also coming to WSUS and System Center Configuration Manager on August 16th. Read more...

Chinese government says Windows 8 upgrade too expensive, will stick with XP

Andy Weir — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 10:45:45 +0000

China's government plans to stick with Windows XP, with patches from domestic security providers, according to an official who says the cost of upgrading to Windows 8 would be "fairly expensive". Read more...

Microsoft fixes Windows 8.1 Update WSUS bug; gives businesses more time to upgrade

John Callaham — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 18:47:17 +0000

Microsoft has now released an update that fixes the issues Windows 8.1 Update had with WSUS servers. It also announced businesses with Windows 8.1 now have 120 days to upgrade to the Update version. Read more...

Microsoft pulls Windows 8.1 Update from WSUS servers

John Callaham — Wed, 09 Apr 2014 12:18:34 +0000

Microsoft has pulled the Windows 8.1 Update from Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) servers due to an issue that causes some PCs to stop scanning against WSUS 3.0 SP2 or WSUS 3.2 servers. Read more...

IE7 Coming Through on WSUS, Blocker Toolkit or Not

Daniel Fleshbourne — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 11:22:56 +0000

Microsoft nas announced that Internet Explorer 7 will be distributed through WSUS (Windows Software Update Services) on Feb. 12, 2008, which is the next Patch Tuesday. It will appear as an "Update Rollup." The default... Read more...

Windows Vista Ultimate and WSUS

Steven Parker — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 07:41:34 +0000

Just a quick one this time ["We've heard that one before" I hear you cry!] about Windows Vista Ultimate and WSUS. What is WSUS I hear you ask? Well, it stands for Windows... Read more...