The issue focused on software errors that Microsoft offered Windows users and hardware makers to fix with the Software Update feature. It could take days or weeks for customers to receive software updates from Microsoft.

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On Wednesday, Microsoft announced it would offer Windows 10 upgrade offers through Windows Update instead of Windows Update itself. Microsoft said Windows Update will allow customers to download Windows updates directly from Microsoft's servers without requiring Windows Update to check for software updates on PCs.