Windows Updates
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.
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.
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.
Need assistance or have questions?
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