Windows Server 2003 had a live patching feature [1] and it was also applicable to kernel patching according to [2]. For some reason it was quickly abandoned, th

Windows Server 2003 had a live patching feature [1] and it was also applicable to kernel patching according to [2]. For some reason it was quickly abandoned, though. [1] https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc781109%28v=ws.10%29.aspx https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc781109%28v=ws.... [2] http://jpassing.com/2011/05/01/windows-hotpatching/ http://jpassing.com/2011/05/01/windows-hotpatching/