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PalmerA
Copper Contributor
Dec 18, 2025

Windows update using insecure and random IPs

Hi

We are using windows 11 Pro for our business.

Windows appears to be reaching out to random IP addresses using http which keeps tiggering out antivirus, its is not using a FQDN to do this.

I have disabled delivery optimisation, but this is still happening.

I cannot post a relevant URL as the post keeps being removed.

configuration
security
Update management

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  • Harodman's avatar
    Harodman
    Silver Contributor
    Dec 19, 2025

    In Windows 11 Pro, unexpected network activity reaching out to random IP addresses via HTTP can be concerning, especially if it triggers your antivirus alerts. Since you've already disabled Delivery Optimization.

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