windowsupdate.com operates primarily as a CDN & edge service, focusing on windows update delivery. The dedicated infrastructure domain used by Microsoft to host and deliver static binary files for Windows Update. When a Windows device downloads a security patch, driver, or feature update, the files are fetched from subdomains like 'download.windowsupdate.com' to offload traffic from the main service logic. It is operated by Microsoft Corporation, a subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation.
Beyond its core function, the ecosystem extends into cloud infrastructure and file storage & hosting, providing a broader range of services.
software updatespatch managementcontent deliverywindows infrastructuredriver distribution
Highly Established
windowsupdate.com is a well-established platform operated by Microsoft Corporation. Top 1,000 global website, 28 years old, high traffic. Standard web safety practices apply.
Top 1,000 global website28 years oldhigh traffic
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{
"domain": "windowsupdate.com",
"state": "developed",
"stability": "permanent",
"confidence": "high",
"category": {
"purpose": "cdn_edge",
"specialization": "Windows Update Delivery",
"secondary_purposes": [
"cloud_infrastructure",
"file_storage"
]
},
"identity": {
"headline": "Static content delivery network for Windows updates",
"summary": "The dedicated infrastructure domain used by Microsoft to host and deliver static binary files for Windows Update. When a Windows device downloads a security patch, driver, or feature update, the files are fetched from subdomains like 'download.windowsupdate.com' to offload traffic from the main service logic.",
"operator": "Microsoft Corporation",
"parent_entity": "Microsoft Corporation",
"topics": [
"software updates",
"patch management",
"content delivery",
"windows infrastructure",
"driver distribution"
]
},
"functions": {
"is_ugc_platform": false,
"is_file_host": false,
"is_url_shortener": false,
"is_public_idp": false,
"is_crypto_platform": false,
"allows_user_subdomains": false,
"is_form_builder": false,
"is_document_host": false
},
"facts": {
"created_at": "1997-07-22",
"rank": 28,
"hosting_provider": null
}
}