Information Security Office Compliance


https://security.utexas.edu/content/min-security-standards | Systems > Minimum Standards > 4.5. System Hardening > 4.5.2

"Operating system and application services security patches are installed expediently (e.g., 30-days) and in a manner consistent with change management procedures. Products that no longer receive security updates from the vendor (e.g., unsupported) are not authorized."




Follow the steps below to install all available updates for your version of Windows

Follow the steps under each section below to ensure your computer is up to date on all available security and feature updates for Windows.

Note: only computers enrolled in Windows Endpoint Management will have Software Center.


Use Windows Update Assistant to make sure your computer is running the most up-to-date version of Windows:

NOTE: Administrative access is required. For more information about admin access on managed Windows computers, see the section Administrative Access on our Windows EPM page.

  1. In a web browser, go to: 
    1. For Windows 10: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10
    2. For Windows 11: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows11
  2. Click "Update Now" to download the installer. Then, open the installer. 
  3. When prompted, enter your admin username and password. 
    1. For more information about admin access on managed Windows computers, see the section Administrative Access on our Windows EPM page.
  4. Follow the prompts to begin the update. You can continue to use your computer and Update Assistant will run in the background.
    1. If you receive a message saying "Thank you for updating to the latest version of Windows", click Close and continue to the next section, "Using Software Center". 
  5. When the update completes, you'll receive a notice that the computer will reboot in 30 minutes. Restart your computer and continue to the next section.


To check for and install updates using the Software Center application on managed computers:

If you can't find Software Center on your computer, continue to the next section "Using Windows Update". 


See the Updates section of the Software Center page from the campus EPM wiki, included below: 





To check for and install Microsoft updates through Windows Update:


Begin by clicking on the Start Menu, search for Updates, then click Check for updates in System Settings



Press Check online for updates from Microsoft Update if you have the option. If not, click Check for updates. 

Windows should begin to download and install available updates.
Windows Update download status in Settings



Once updates are installed, a restart will most likely be required to apply the updates. Computers in this state are considered Non-Compliant by the Information Security Office's requirements, so please reboot as soon as possible.




Once all updates are installed and all pending reboots are performed, pressing Check for Updates should confirm that your system is up-to-date.







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