Further simplifying servicing models for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1

Further simplifying servicing models for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 In our announcement earlier in May, we introduced a Convenience Rollup update for Windows 7 SP1 and a shift to monthly rollups of non-security updates for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows 8.1. Based on your feedback, today we’re announcing some new changes for servicing Windows 7 SP1 and Windows 8.1. These changes also apply to Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, and Windows Server 2012 R2. (Note: A rollup is multiple patches rolled together into a single update.) Why we’re introducing Windows servicing changes Historically, we have released individual patches for these platforms, which allowed you to be selective with the updates you deployed. This resulted in fragmentation where different PCs could have a different set of updates installed leading to multiple potential problems: Various combinations caused sync and dependency errors and lower update quality Testing complexity increased for enterprises Scan times increased Finding and applying the right patches became challenging Customers encountered issues where a patch was already released, but because it was in limited distribution it was hard to find and apply proactively for further information https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/windowsitpro/2016/08/15/further-simplifying-servicing-model-for-windows-7-and-windows-8-1/ -- Wilders Security Forum Admin Microsoft MVP - Windows Insider