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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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==Apply waiting updates==
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==Manually Updating==
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To apply waiting updates following these instructions:
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===Windows 10===
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#Double click the '''yellow shield''' next to the clock.[[Image:UpdatesShield.jpg|thumb|Windows Update shield]]
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By default Windows 10 is configured to receive updates automatically.
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#Select '''Express Install'''.
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*Click the Windows key on your keyboard.
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#Click '''Install'''.[[Image:UpdatesShield3.jpg|thumb|Apply Window Updates]]
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*Search for Check for Updates (it will be the second one in the list).
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#If a license terms message pops up, click I accept.
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*Click the check now button.
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#When the updates finishing applying, a reboot may be required.
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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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==Manually updating==
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===Windows 8===
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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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*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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==Automated updating==
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===Windows 7===
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===Without WSUS===
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*Click the Start button
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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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*Choose Control Panel
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===With WSUS===
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*Under the System and Security, click Check for Updates
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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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==Automatic Updating==
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#Click the Start button
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===Windows 10===
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#Click Run
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By default Windows 10 is configured to receive updates automatically.
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#Type <code>cmd</code>
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#Type <code>wuauclt /detectnow</code> and then hit enter.
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===Windows 8===
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*Click the Windows key on your keyboard.
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*Search for Control Panel
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*Under the System and Security, click Turn on or off automatic updating
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===Windows 7===
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*Click the Start button
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*Choose Control Panel
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*Under the System and Security, click Turn on or off automatic updating
  
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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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