Depending on your Windows Update settings, when downloading is complete, the Arbiter will gather details from the device, and compare that with the downloaded metadata to create an "action list". The action list describes all the files needed from Windows Update, and what the installation agent such as CBS or Setup should do with them.
The action list is provided to the installation agent along with the payload to begin the installation. When the option to automatically install updates is configured, the Windows Update Orchestrator, in most cases, automatically restarts the device for you after installing the updates.
It has to restart the device because it might be insecure, or not fully updated, until it restarts. You can use Group Policy settings, mobile device management MDM , or the registry not recommended to configure when devices will restart after a Windows 10 update is installed. For more information, see Manage device restarts after updates.
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Privacy policy. Unlike previous versions of Office, individual security updates and other updates for Microsoft Apps aren't available on Windows Update.
This updated version contains all the new updates, in addition to all updates from previous months. The update schedule depends on which update channel that Microsoft Apps is configured to use.
For a list when updates were released for Microsoft Apps, see Update history for Microsoft Apps. The version is listed under the About section. For example, in Excel, under the About Excel section.
There are three steps that occur automatically when the update process runs for Microsoft Apps:. This scheduled task is configured to look for updates on a regular basis. On the properties of the Office Automatic Updates 2. When the task runs, it compares the version of Microsoft Apps on the computer to the version of Microsoft Apps on the update location.
The update location is where Office looks for updates, such as on a network share or from the internet. By default, Microsoft Apps looks on the Office CDN on the internet for updates, but you can configure the update location. If there's a difference between the two versions, the update process determines which files are different and need to be updated on the local computer.
After that, the next step, which is downloading the updates, starts. IT solutions vary by industry , but regardless of your field of business, security threats can wreak havoc. With automatic updates, once a security vulnerability has been addressed by the developer, the problem is fixed and you can go about your day.
Lastly, updates take time to download and install, and this can cause interruptions in the normal workflow. The key is to take advantage of automatic updates that pose no risk while also using manual practices when necessary. Reliable IT service providers like Ntiva test updates fully in a separate virtual environment before installing them over a network. If you're interested in taking these troublesome routine tasks off the plate of your current IT team, reach out to us!
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