Turn On Automatic Windows Updates

Based on the version of windows you are running, follow the instructions to turn on automatic Windows updates.

In Windows XP:

  1. Click [Start].
  2. Click "Control Panel."
  3. Click "Security Center."
  4. Click "Automatic Updates."
  5. Click [Turn in Automatic Updates].
  6. Close Windows Security Center.

In Windows Vista:

  1. Click on the MOB (start).
  2. Click "Control Panel."
  3. Click "Security Center."
  4. Click "Automatic updating."
  5. Click [Change settings].
  6. Click Install updates automatically (recommended).
  7. Close Windows Security Center.

In Windows 7:

  1. Click the [Windows] home button at the lower-left corner.
  2. Click "Control Panel."
  3. Click "Windows Update."
  4. Click "Auto Update."

In Windows 10:

  1. Click the [Windows] home button at the lower-left corner.
  2. Select "Settings" > "Update & Security" > "Windows Update."
  3. Click "Advanced Options" > Select "Automatic (recommended)." 
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Article ID: 48571
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