Configuring Automated Operating System Patch Management Tools via Windows SettingsΒΆ

Applies to Sub-Control 3.4

Note

The local group policy method used in the next section is the preferred way of implementing this Sub-Control.

In the Windows search bar with the magnifying glass icon, type windows update. This is shown below.

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Searching for Windows Update Settings

Select Windows Update settings. This will bring you to the Windows update panel. This screen shows the status of updates on a computer.

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Windows update status

Note

Selecting Check for updates will automatically search for a system update. Selecting Advanced options will provide additional system update settings.

Ensure that Pause Updates is set to Off.

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Advanced Update Options