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Comment: Adding instructions for Windows Update Assistant, linking to EPM's page on Software Center

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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."

How to determine your Windows Update options

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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.


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titleFirst, use Windows Update Assistant

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.


Using Once all updates are installed, and all pending reboots are performed, the Updates tab on the left side of Software Center won't show any remaining available updates.
The Updates tab of Software Center is shown. The left side of the window shows the tab options. The center pane lists no updates available for install.Image Removed
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titleUsing Second, use Software Center
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To check for and install updates using the Software Center application on managed computers:

First, open the Image RemovedStart Menu and search for Software Center
Start Menu search results for Software CenterImage Removed

Click on the Updates tab on the left. The Status column here will give you information about the updates your PC may still need.
The Updates tab of Software Center is shown. The left side of the window shows the tab options. The center pane shows the updates that need to be installed.Image Removed

Some common codes are:

RequiredUpdates can be installed by selecting them and pressing Install
Requires RestartUpdates are already installed, but Windows needs to reboot in order to finish applying them. Computers in this state will be considered Non-Compliant by the Information Security Office requirements, so please reboot as soon as possible.
FailedSomething went wrong. Please Contact the CNS IT Help Desk if you would like assistance.
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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: 



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EndpointManagement:Software Center
EndpointManagement:Software Center



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titleThird, check Windows Update

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.







If you see any errors and need help resolving them, please Contact the CNS IT Help Desk for assistance.Need assistance or have questions?

Submit a help request, send an email to help@cns.utexas.edu, or call 512-232-1077