St. Cloud State University
Running Windows Update
Contacts
HelpDesk: helpdesk@stcloudstate.edu
Resources
- Scheduling Automatic Updates at Home (Windows)
- Running and Scheduling Updates (Mac OS X)
Following is a step-by-step guide for running Windows Update for your computer:
- Open Internet Explorer
- Go to “Tools” > “Windows Update” from the Internet Explorer menu at the top
- Once the site opens, click on “Scan for updates”
- Allow the scan to complete. If you have one or more critical updates available, you need to install these items now.
- Click the “Critical
Updates” link. You will be prompted to
select one or more updates for your computer. Choose the updates (by default
they are all selected) and click the “Review and Install Updates” link
at the top of the screen.
You will reach a final confirmation screen. Click the “Install Now” button. - Allow the updates to install
- Reboot your computer if requested. Your updates might not be complete until your computer has been restarted.
You should run Windows Update at least once every month to check for critical updates. To have this process automatically scheduled, please see the Scheduling Automatic Updates at Home page.
Getting help
The HelpDesk can help you with updates, patches and service packs for your
personally owned or SCSU office computer. HelpDesk consultants also can answer
questions about protecting your computer. Contact the HelpDesk at (320) 308-2077, helpdesk@stcloudstate.edu or
in Miller Center B43.
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