Windows Update
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Windows Update (WU) is a Control Panel applet found in recent versions of Microsoft Windows that provides updates for the operating system and related components, such as definition updates for Windows Defender and anti-spyware products and junk mail filter updates for Windows Mail.
Windows Vista Ultimate users are given the ability to download Windows Ultimate Extras through Windows Update.
Microsoft Update is an optional feature within Windows Update that provides updates not only for the operating system but also for products including Microsoft software.
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- Windows Update - Wikipedia
- Microsoft begins opening Windows Update to all third-party apps | GeekNews
- Microsoft released a preview of a new platform that opens Windows Update so that even third-party apps can be updated through it
- The new Windows Update orchestration platform is designed for unified management of all updates, including drivers and business apps
- Update schedules can be optimized based on user activity, battery status, clean energy timing, and more
- Win32, MSIX, and APPX apps are supported, and app update history is included in the Windows Update history
- Going beyond the limitations of the existing Microsoft Store or Winget approaches, custom business apps may also be included