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The Windows Update mechanism includes security enhancements against malicious .rdp files, restricting settings by default to improve safety.

An update agent (Arbiter) compares device status with the downloaded metadata to create an "action list," defining the necessary installation steps (e.g., servicing stack updates, cumulative quality updates). 2.0 Security and Reliability (2026 Landscape) windowsupdate microsoft

Technical Report: Modern Windows Update Infrastructure and Deployment Strategies servicing stack updates