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"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
CNS IT may have worked with you to install software that lets us manage security and software updates. If you can't find Software Center in the first step under PCs with Manage Software Updates below, move on to the All Other PCs update section below.
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To check for Windows Updates on a PC with our management software:
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Click on the Updates tab on the left. The Status column here will give you information about the updates your PC may still need.
Some common codes are:
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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.
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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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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.
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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:
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To check for and install Microsoft updates through Windows Update:Begin by clicking on the Click on Press Check for Updates. If you haven't previously reconfigured any update settings, 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, Windows will probably require a reboot to finish applying thema restart will most likely be required to apply the updates. Computers in this state will be considered 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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Need assistance or have questions?
Submit a help request, send an email to help@cns.utexas.edu, or call 512-232-1077