While you can use the Services Manager, you can also use the command line. To restart the Windows Update related services, restart the BITS service, the Windows Update service, and the Cryptographic ...

Windows 10 users have recently come across a problem caused by the latest Windows 10 KB5058379 update. The problem is, it’s a mandatory update. Now, Microsoft has issued a critical update to put ...

Microsoft released an emergency out-of-band update for Windows 11 on March 21, 2026, to resolve widespread sign-in problems ...

Some Windows 11 users have reported issues with the latest software update, which has caused continuous restart loops that are preventing them from accessing their desktops. Microsoft released its ...

A Microsoft support document has confirmed that, for users of Windows 11 version 24H2, the Scan for Updates function might not be working. “This Windows configuration update addresses an issue in ...

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...

Windows Update can update drivers, sure, but BIOS/UEFI updates are another beast entirely. They patch critical security gaps and need to be checked manually.

Microsoft’s CA-2023 Secure Boot update broke PCs. Learn why UEFI firmware failed, how vendors reacted, and how to fix your boot issues.

Windows Updates are crucial for your PC’s health, as they include bug fixes and often introduce new features. However, at times, due to failed Windows updates, you encounter random issues. One such ...