Windows updates
Coverage of Windows updates in the Nexus archive.
- Microsoft says August Windows updates may cause gaming issues
Microsoft is investigating a potential issue concerning the August 2026 updates. These updates may affect affected Windows 11 systems by potentially preventing some games from launching or causing them to crash.
- Microsoft fixes Windows update failures linked to WUSA installer
Microsoft has resolved a problem causing Windows updates released since May 2025 to fail when installed via the Windows Update Standalone Installer (WUSA) from a network share. The fix addresses update failures linked to the WUSA installer.
- Forced Windows updates can now be paused forever
Microsoft has introduced a feature allowing users to pause forced Windows updates indefinitely, giving them more control over system updates.
- Microsoft terminates VeraCrypt account, halting Windows updates
Microsoft terminated VeraCrypt's account and halted Windows updates, a move affecting the security software provider.