Windows Updates
Windows Updates:
What are Windows Updates?
Microsoft
Windows is the name of an operating system developed by Microsoft. As most of our readers are well aware, there are constant issues with Windows. Therefore, Microsoft sends out updates, so the newest issue can be resolved.
How do the updates get to my PC?
update settings
Microsoft allows the individual user to decide how they receive the updates. There are four options:
1. Install updates automatically
2. Download updates but let me choose whether to install them
3. Check for updates but let me choose whether to download and install them
4. Never check for updates
Which option should I choose?
now or later
Microsoft recommends the first option, however the downside to this option is it might happen at an inconvenient time. Therefore, for many businesses, we recommend the second option. The downside to the second option is the user has to actually do the update!
Do you really need the updates?
The answer depends on the update. Microsoft divides the updates between important, recommended and optional. It is advisable to do the important and recommended updates, since many times they are for your security. The optional updates may make your computer run smoother, but generally it is not fixing a security threat.
Why does the update need to reboot the computer?
The reason why the computer needs to reboot after certain Windows updates is because it has to redo certain files, which are in use when the computer is in Windows. Therefore, by rebooting, the files are able to be updated before the computer enters into Windows.
