Changes to Security Update Links - Starting May 10, some updates will no longer be available from the Microsoft Download Center

Updates have historically been published on both both the Microsoft Download Center and the Microsoft Update Catalog and Security Bulletins linked directly to update packages on the Microsoft Download Center. Starting May 10, some updates will no longer be available from the Microsoft Download Center.

Security bulletins will continue to link directly to the updates, but will now point to the packages on the Microsoft Update Catalog for updates not available on the Microsoft Download Center. Customers that use tools linking to the Microsoft Download Center should follow the links provided in the Security Bulletins or search directly on the Microsoft Update Catalog.

For tips on searching the Microsoft Update Catalogue visit the frequently asked questions page.

Source: https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/...-update-links/

Something must have happened to cause this change

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On ghacks.net, Martin Brinkmann notes that another theory is Microsoft may be moving to make Windows Update exclusive for home users, and will use the Microsoft Update Catalog for Enterprise and other business users.
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That does make sense.

I guess you can sum it up; is free really free?