Windows 7 PCs without antivirus can't receive new updates (?)

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https://www.myce.com/news/windows-7-dont-receive-security-updates-without-antivirus-scanner-83815/

https://www.ghacks.net/2018/02/27/r...-antivirus-solution-cant-new-receive-updates/

A report on Myce suggests that Windows 7 PCs without installed antivirus solutions can't receive new updates via Windows Update anymore unless a change is made to the Windows Registry.
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