What Is Windows Hotfix?
As a user of Windows, you may occasionally be informed of a software update known as a "hotfix." This is a relatively common software term used by many software companies for a certain type of update.
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Definition
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A hotfix is additional code made available by makers of software to fix a bug. It is sometimes referred to as a "patch." Windows hotfixes are made available by Microsoft and pertain to bugs in Windows.
Availability
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The software maker will often inform users of Windows via email once the bug is identified and the appropriate patch has been created. The notices and related patches are also usually available on the Microsoft website.
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Automatic Updates
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Windows occasionally performs automatic software updates, within which hotfixes may be included to correct errors identified by Microsoft and its users. Downloads of such updates will begin unprompted, but will the user will be notified through a pop-up box.
Service Pack
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A service pack is a set of hotfixes designed to target any number of related or unrelated issues experienced by software users. These bundles are made available in the same manner as single patches. Service packs can be viewed at support.microsoft.com and are numbered (Service Pack 1, Service Pack 2, etc.).
Removal of Hotfixes
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In some versions of Windows, the hotfixes are visible in the Add or Remove Programs section of the Control Panel. While they can be removed, it is a good idea to keep hotfixes intact as they are there to improve the performance and functionality of Windows.
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