Windows Automatic Updates: Frequently Asked Questions. Here are answers to some common questions about automatically updating Windows. Win8 House (Win8e.com) is organized from the Internet and Microsoft official.
What is updated automatically?
through Automatic Updates, you do not have to search for updates online or worry may be missing important Windows patches or device drivers on your computer. Windows Update automatically installs important updates when they are available. You can also set "Windows Update" to automatically install recommended updates, or just notify you when these updates are available. You can choose whether to enable Microsoft Update, which will provide updates for other Microsoft products. Optional updates include language packs and updates from MicrosoftUpdate that are not automatically installed. "Windows Update" in the case without your permission, will not add any application to the computer, it will not remove any existing within
how to enable automatic updates?
If you do not enable automatic updates when you first start using the computer, you can always change your settings in the "Control Panel" and "Windows Update" in the.
steps to enable automatic updates
1. Open the "Control Panel" "Windows Update" in the following way: swipe from the right edge of the screen to the center, click on the "Search" (if Using the mouse, point to the top right corner of the screen, then move the pointer down, then click Search, enter Windows Update in the search box, and then click or click Settings and Install Optional Updates.
2. In the left pane, click or click "Change Settings."
3. Under "important update" and select the desired option.
4. In the "recommended update", the select "recommended way to receive updates and critical updates the same way of receiving" check box, and then click "OK." You may be asked to provide an administrator password or confirmation of your election
I need to check for updates?
If you use automatic updates, completely no need to check important and recommended updates. Windows Update will check for these updates and install them when they are available.
If you do not use the automatic update feature, you should own at least a week to check for updates. We usually release important updates every month. However, general updates may be posted at any time.
regardless of your settings, some of the updates will not install automatically. This includes optional updates and updates that require you to accept the new terms of use. When these updates are available, Windows Update will notify you that you can install these updates. Step
check for updates
1. Open the "Control Panel" "Windows Update" in the following way: swipe from the right edge of the screen to the center, click on the "Search" (if you are using Mouse, point to the top right corner of the screen, then move the pointer down, then click Search, enter Windows Update in the search box, and then click or click Settings and Install Optional Updates.
2. In the left pane, click or click the "Check for updates" and then wait for the computer to find the latest Windows updates.
3. If updates are found, tap or click the "Install Updates."
read and accept the license terms, then click or click "Finish" (if the update requires to do this). You may be asked to provide an administrator password or confirm your choice.
Note: You may need to restart your computer to complete the installation of some updates. Please save and close all files and applications before rebooting to avoid losing any data.
Tip: You can also check for updates in the "Computer Settings". To open Computer Setup, swipe in from the right edge of the screen (point to the top right corner of the screen if you are using a mouse), tap or click Settings, and then tap or click Change PC Settings. . In the "Computer Settings", click or click the "Windows Update", and then click or click the "how much it costs to check for updates automatically updates Windows
need?
" Windows Update "is free of charge However, it may take longer to pay in accordance with the standard download local and long distance telephone charges, Internet service charges, fees or mobile data traffic packages cost data, depending on your Internet connection and standard pay to download updates
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which updates are installed?
"Windows update" will retain the update history so you can check which updates are installed and when to have installed. you can also use this list to delete a specific update, but usually best not to remove them, unless you have a specific reason to view steps
update history of
1. "Windows update" to open the "control panel" in the following ways: from Swipe in the middle of the right edge of the screen and click on “Search” (if using the mouse, point to the top right corner of the screen, After moving the pointer down, then click the "Search"), Windows Update in the search box, then click or click the "Settings" and "install optional updates".
2. In the left pane, click or click "View update history
computer before you update after the restart will ask me, or will restart automatically?
If you need to restart the computer to complete the installation of the update, we will notify you and provide the option to restart immediately and delay the restart for you. If you leave the computer for too long time, Windows will automatically restart your computer to complete the update of security
appears when you install the update, you will inform me?
Yes. "Windows Update" provides some very important updates for performance and security, so when you can not install an update, we will notify
if I'm having problems installing updates, how to do?
Windows provides automated troubleshooting, it can solve some common questions about "Windows update".
open the "Windows Update" Troubleshooting by: swipe from the right edge of the screen to the center, click on the "Search" (if you are using a mouse, point to the upper right corner of the screen, then move the pointer down, Click Search again, enter the troubleshooting box in the search box, and then tap or click Settings and Troubleshooting. Under "System and Security," click or click "Use ‘Windows Update’ to resolve the issue."