The corona virus continues to leave its mark. Over the thousands of dead he carries The economic impact on businesses is significant. For example, YouTube, Netflix or PlayStation 4 have been forced to lower the quality of their services in order not to overload the network, and even a giant like Google plus has also been affected. The big G announced that it will stop all updates to its Google chrome web browser and Google chrome OS operating system unless they are needed, with the aim of not bothering all users who rely on the services, working from home work. .
Of course, Microsoft is not immune to this whole situation, so it will take action on this matter as well. shortly after the announcement Windows does not receive unnecessary updates and Microsoft intends to prioritize the security and privacy of its users before adding new features.
Windows won’t be updated due to COVID-19 unless it’s necessary
Beginning in May 2020, we are pausing all optional non-security releases (Updates C and D) for all supported versions of Windows client and server products to prioritize security and keep customers protected and productive. More information here: https://t.co/G5NcWtIiEQ.
– Windows Update (@WindowsUpdate) March 24, 2020
This was confirmed by the company itself extensive publication giving full details of that decision. Microsoft’s priority will be to focus on updates that keep Windows secure For this reason, all optional updates, especially the C and D calls, which usually contain improvements and minor fixes, are left aside.
However, Microsoft made it clear that such measures They won’t be in place until May So we may see another update in the rest of March and April.
This has two possible readings. On the one hand, Microsoft doesn’t want to have problems updating its operating system and introducing potential errores. Many people and business workers rely on Windows to remotely work from home. So you already know the saying: If something works… it’s better not to touch anything.
On the other hand, Microsoft as a company is suffering from the effects of the corona virus on its own employees. The fact that the workforce is not 100 percent focused and unable to get to the Redmond offices to work is causing apparent delays in the updated schedule. So the company has decided that it is Better protect the safety of your employees and that they only focus on the essential projects like patches and security fixes.
In short, Microsoft since May will stop work on C and D updates and focus on B updateThat means:
- C and D updates: They are published in the third and fourth week of each month. As mentioned, these are optional updates and have nothing to do with security.
- B updates: They are published every second Tuesday of the month. This includes security improvements and quality fixes.
And you, what do you think of this Microsoft deal?