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Windows Updates At Olin
How can I determine if my system is configured for automatic updates?
- Navigate to the Start Menu → All Programs → Windows Update → Change Settings (on the right panel)
- You should see that Automatic (Recommended) is selected.
- It is normal for all of the choices to be grayed out: Olin's domain policy forces Automatic Updates to be on and prevents users from changing it.
- If Automatic (Recommended) is not currently selected, you should change your settings to ensure that your computer stays up-to-date. ==An easy check to determine whether or not your system is updating properly== *Navigate to the Start Menu → All Programs → Windows Update → View update history *Your system is not updating properly if you find either of the following: * Your last updates are not recent – within the last week or so. Microsoft released patches mid week, every week which should be applied to your system. * You have various patches whose status is listed as failed. ==How can I run Windows Updates?== Windows updates are automatically configured to run every day on systems configured for our Olin domain. You can also run them manually at any time. * Navigate to the Start Menu → All Programs → Windows Update → Check for Updates * If any important updates are available, select Install Updates**
- Otherwise, you may be able to select optional updates
What if Windows Updates isn't working?
If Windows Updates aren't working, it's likely due to a problem with the BITS service not running on system startup. Here's how to diagnose and repair a BITS problem:
If that doesn't work, feel free to contact the IT Help Desk.