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Eugene

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5. Today is Patch Tuesday. Every 2nd Tuesday of the month, Windows auto installs

Reply to Stuart G (Original post)

Tue Oct 11, 2022, 08:13 PM

Oct 2022

a "cumulative update" with security fixes, bug fixes and minor feature updates.

It's normal. It's also recommended for most Windows users.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patch_Tuesday

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Does Microsoft Install Updates? Today I saw a message that Microsoft was installing "UPDATES"..& i [View all] Stuart G Oct 2022 OP

Did you update to Windows 10 or 11? SheltieLover Oct 2022 #1

It is Windows 7 -"Home Premium" (whatever that means?) I use the word "MATURE" instead of the "O" Stuart G Oct 2022 #6

Well, yes... Wounded Bear Oct 2022 #2

This is really not enough info to give any intelligent input Hugh_Lebowski Oct 2022 #3

Microsoft updates are released every Tuesday. ItsjustMe Oct 2022 #4

Today is Patch Tuesday. Every 2nd Tuesday of the month, Windows auto installs Eugene Oct 2022 #5

Thank You for the information.. I guess I should get a "NEW COMPUTER"..... Stuart G Oct 2022 #7

DID IT LOCK YOUR CAPS LOCK???????????????? Ptah Oct 2022 #8

No. Stuart G Oct 2022 #9