

If you're looking for a little more control over updating Windows 8, this is a good option. You have to explicitly choose to install the updates either from Windows Update or during the next shutdown process. However, no downloaded update will install automatically. Check & Download (Do Not Install)Ĭhoose Download updates but let me choose whether to install them to force Windows Update to check for, and download, available updates.

>Do Not Check At AllĬhoose Never check for updates (not recommended) from the drop-down box under Important updates to completely disable automatic downloads, installations, and even checks for updates. Specifically, enabling automatic updates ensures that the Windows 8 operating system is always kept fully updated with the latest security patches . Microsoft recommends this option because you don't have to remember to do anything. link and make sure the Automatic Maintenance time is one when your computer is on or sleeping, but isn't in use. Click or tap the Updates will be automatically installed during the maintenance window. Explanation of Windows Update Settings in Windows 8 Check, Download, & InstallĬhoose Install updates automatically (recommended) from the drop-down box under Important updates to fully enable automatic updates.
