Windows

Windows updates & recovery

Keeping Windows current and bringing it back when it fails.

Terms

4 terms

  • Feature update

    A feature update is the annual Windows release that moves a device to a new version such as 24H2, adding features and restarting its support lifecycle.

  • Patch Tuesday

    Patch Tuesday is the monthly day, the second Tuesday, on which Microsoft releases security and quality updates for Windows and its other products.

  • System Restore

    System Restore is the Windows recovery feature that rolls system files, drivers, registry and programs back to an earlier restore point.

  • Windows Update

    Windows Update is the built-in Microsoft service that downloads and installs security fixes, quality updates, feature updates and drivers for Windows.