2.2 How to Install Updates Manually
With previous versions of Microsoft Windows, you could apply
updates manually by visiting the
http://windowsupdate.com Web site. In Windows
7, you must follow these steps:
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Click Start, click All Programs, and then click Windows
Update.
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The Windows Update window appears. Click the Check For
Updates link.
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If any updates are available, click Install Updates, as
shown in Figure 1. To
install optional updates, click View Available Updates.
If an update does not appear on the list, it might have
been hidden. To fix this, click the Restore Hidden Updates link
in the Windows Update window.
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Windows Updates downloads and installs the
available updates.
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If required, restart the computer by clicking Restart
Now.
If you choose not to restart the computer immediately, Windows
Update regularly prompts the user to restart. The user can postpone
the update prompt for up to four hours. Administrative credentials
are not required to install updates.
2.3 How to Install Updates Automatically
You can configure automatic updates by using either graphical,
interactive tools or by using Group Policy. The sections that follow
describe each of these techniques.
2.3.1 How to Configure Windows Update Using Graphical
Tools
How to Configure Windows Update Using Graphical
Tools
During an interactive setup, Windows 7 prompts users to
choose update settings. Setup recommends enabling automatic updates. To configure automatic updates
on a computer manually, follow these steps (which require
administrative privileges):
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Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
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Click the System And Security link.
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Under Windows Update, click the Turn Automatic
Updating On Or Off link.
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Adjust the settings, including whether updates are
installed automatically and the time they are installed, and
then click OK.
