Every month Microsoft release updates online for their Operating Systems. The updates are usually released on a Tuesday and have been given the name as Patch Tuesday. Its essential that everyone downloads and installs these updates as they are released to fix security flaws and even bugs that occur.

How to configure your computer to download & install MS updates automatically

You can easily set-up your computer to download and install Microsoft updates automatically each month. If this feature is not already enabled then I highly recommend enabling it now.

Step 1: Click on Start > Control Panel > Windows Update

The Windows Update display screen provides information on the last time your computer has checked for an update but also the date when updates were last installed. If there are updates available when accessing this screen there will be an option to “Install Updates”.You can also view history of installed updates and even restore hidden updates.

Step 2: Click on “Change Settings” to configure Windows updates.

You’ll now be given the choice on how Windows can install updates. The recommended settings is to install updates automatically and for everyday. Even though Microsoft release their updates once a month they may release emergency updates on any given day, its better to have your computer automatically check for them.

These are essential options for every computer user so make sure yours is automatically enabled. You can also manually download and install the updates by accessing the Microsoft updates web page.