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[[Microsoft]] regularly releases updates to the [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]] [[operating system]] and other Microsoft products via '''Windows Update'''. Applying these updates is an important step to protecting the security of your computer.
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[[Microsoft]] regularly releases updates to the [[Windows]] [[operating system]] and other Microsoft products via '''Windows Update'''. Applying these updates is an important step to protecting the security of your computer.
 
  
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==Manually Updating==
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===Windows 10===
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By default Windows 10 is configured to receive updates automatically.
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*Click the Windows key on your keyboard.
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*Search for Check for Updates (it will be the second one in the list).
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*Click the check now button.
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*Install any updates needed.
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*Repeat this process until no further updates are needed.
  
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===Windows 8===
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*Click the Windows key on your keyboard.
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*Search for Check for Updates (it will be the second one in the list).
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*Click the check now button.
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*Install any updates needed.
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*Repeat this process until no further updates are needed.
  
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==Apply waiting updates==
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===Windows 7===
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To apply waiting updates follow these instructions:
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*Click the Start button
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[[Image:UpdatesShield.jpg|thumb|Windows Update shield]]
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*Choose Control Panel
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#Double click the '''yellow shield''' next to the clock.
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*Under the System and Security, click Check for Updates
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#Select '''Express Install'''.
 
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#Click '''Install'''.
 
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#If a license terms message pops up, click I accept.
 
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[[Image:UpdatesShield3.jpg|thumb|Apply Window Updates]]
 
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#When the updates finish applying, a reboot may be required.
 
  
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==Manually updating==
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==Automatic Updating==
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To run Windows Update, select the Windows Update icon in the [[Start Menu]] or from the Tools menu in [[Internet Explorer]]. You can also access Windows Update by visiting [http://www.microsoft.com/ Microsoft's website] and clicking the Windows Update link. Click the Scan for updates link to begin the Windows Update process.
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===Windows 10===
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By default Windows 10 is configured to receive updates automatically.
  
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==Automated updating==
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===Windows 8===
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===Without WSUS===
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*Click the Windows key on your keyboard.
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[[Windows XP]] and some versions of [[Windows 2000]] allow you to apply updates automatically. Select the [[Automatic Updates Control Panel]] from the Start Menu to configure automatic updates.
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*Search for Control Panel
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===With WSUS===
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*Under the System and Security, click Turn on or off automatic updating
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To initiate communication with 鶹Ƶ' [[WSUS]] server, follow the appropriate steps below for your version of Windows.
 
  
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====XP====
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===Windows 7===
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#Click the Start button
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*Click the Start button
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#Click Run
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*Choose Control Panel
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#Type <code>cmd</code>
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*Under the System and Security, click Turn on or off automatic updating
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#Type <code>wuauclt /detectnow</code> and then hit enter.
 
  
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====Vista====
 
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#Click the Start button
 
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#Type <code>cmd</code> into the Search bar
 
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#Type <code>wuauclt /detectnow</code> and hit enter.
 
  
 
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[[Category:Windows features]]

Latest revision as of 16:36, 30 January 2020

Microsoft regularly releases updates to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products via Windows Update. Applying these updates is an important step to protecting the security of your computer.

Manually Updating

Windows 10

By default Windows 10 is configured to receive updates automatically.

  • Click the Windows key on your keyboard.
  • Search for Check for Updates (it will be the second one in the list).
  • Click the check now button.
  • Install any updates needed.
  • Repeat this process until no further updates are needed.

Windows 8

  • Click the Windows key on your keyboard.
  • Search for Check for Updates (it will be the second one in the list).
  • Click the check now button.
  • Install any updates needed.
  • Repeat this process until no further updates are needed.

Windows 7

  • Click the Start button
  • Choose Control Panel
  • Under the System and Security, click Check for Updates

Automatic Updating

Windows 10

By default Windows 10 is configured to receive updates automatically.

Windows 8

  • Click the Windows key on your keyboard.
  • Search for Control Panel
  • Under the System and Security, click Turn on or off automatic updating

Windows 7

  • Click the Start button
  • Choose Control Panel
  • Under the System and Security, click Turn on or off automatic updating
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