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Windows 7 and 8.1: single monthly update for updates (not security)

Microsoft announced in recent hours a change in the mode of distribution of updates dedicated to Windows 7 SP1 and Windows 8.1 operating systems (change also applies to Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2) to simplify the upgrade procedure is still popular operating systems and used by users. Specifically, all OS updates, except for those of security, will be grouped in a single update released on a monthly basis.

Security updates will continue to be released as they become available, given that the immediate installation is often essential to prevent the risks of bugs fixed. The new monthly updates can be downloaded through Windows Update, WSUS, SCCM, and the Microsoft Update Catalog. The new distribution mechanism of the updates will come into force from the current month, but the Windows 7 SP1 users can leverage as of now a new cumulative update that contains almost all the distributed updates since the release of Service Pack 1.

The package contains all security patches and other types of updates and can be optionally added to a Windows 7 SP1 to create a complete installation file. The package installation is completely optional and will not be offered through Windows Update. To proceed rollup application, however, it is required prior to installing the update KB3020369 Windows 7. After installation, the operating system will continue to receive updates according to the new mode (update not only updated with security monthly and security updates as they become available).

Microsoft, most recently, announces a further innovation on the management of updates to Windows operating systems. In a few months the updates of all versions of Windows are no longer available in the Microsoft Download Center. The security bulletins, Microsoft points out, continue to link directly updates, but the package will be contained in the Microsoft Update Catalog and not the Microsoft Download Center.

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