I came across a reference to KB5062170 yesterday, and it made me realize I need a better way to track Windows OS updates. I've checked the update catalog manually and also the Microsoft page for my OS version, but it feels tedious to check everything by hand. I'm signed up for several email alerts, but my search for KB5062170 turned up nothing. Typically, I look out for updates on Patch Tuesdays and expect some previews throughout the month, usually a cumulative update and a .NET update. There are times when one OS, like Win10 22h2, gets an update while the other doesn't, and I've noticed that happening with the previews too. KB5062170 was an out-of-band update, and I stumbled upon it due to a reboot alert on another machine. It got me thinking: is there a specific Microsoft email list for these OS updates, or maybe some community-driven mailing list? Even a day or two behind is fine for me, but I need a better way to get this info!
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Honestly, how does anyone keep track of everything? It feels impossible sometimes with all the updates coming in!
Using Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) tools can be really effective for keeping track of updates along with patch management and vulnerability scanners. These tools help automate the process and ensure you're not missing critical updates across your systems.
You could set up a script that automatically checks for updates and installs them. It can also handle reboots if needed and just keep checking until there are no updates left. This way, you won't miss out on critical updates, including the out-of-band ones.
If you're the admin for your network, make sure to run a vulnerability scan weekly. This will help you discover any patches your systems need, keeping everything up to date and secure.
Since KB5062170 is an out-of-band update, it might not come through the usual channels. You can check out Microsoft's support page for it directly: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/may-31-2025-kb5062170-os-builds-22621-5415-and-22631-5415-out-of-band-fb7ab9b6-c874-41cf-b962-c674482aa24d. It's frustrating that they don't provide a normal alert system for these updates. It could really help us stay informed!
Yeah, it's odd they don’t have a specific alert option for out-of-band updates. It would definitely help avoid surprises.