Automatic Updates, Windows Update, Microsoft Update

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Are Automatic Updates, Windows Update, Microsoft Update all the same
thing? This particular PC has a start menu option for Microsoft
Update. When I click it I get the download page but I need to find the
'area' where I can set the option to download but not install.

Thanks,

gtb
 
Are Automatic Updates, Windows Update, Microsoft Update all the same
thing? This particular PC has a start menu option for Microsoft
Update. When I click it I get the download page but I need to find the
'area' where I can set the option to download but not install.

Thanks,

gtb
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Windows Updates and Microsoft Updates are similar, but not exactly the
same. Windows Updates will update only your Windows OS. Microsoft
Updates will update any Microsoft Products (for instance: Office,
Windows Defender, etc). Automatic updates will automatically use
whichever is setup by default (in your case, it sounds like Microsoft
Updates-a better choice)

In order to set the option to download but not install is as follows:

Start, Control Panel, Security Center, Automatic Updates, select radio
button labled "Download updates for me, but let me chose when to
install them"

Have a good day
 
WindowsUpdates andMicrosoftUpdates are similar, but not exactly the
same. WindowsUpdates willupdateonly yourWindowsOS. Microsoft
Updates willupdateanyMicrosoftProducts (for instance: Office,WindowsDefender, etc). Automatic updates will automatically use
whichever is setup by default (in your case, it sounds likeMicrosoft
Updates-a better choice)

In order to set the option to download but not install is as follows:

Start, Control Panel, Security Center, Automatic Updates, select radio
button labled "Download updates for me, but let me chose when to
install them"

Have a good day
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Much obliged, thanks.
 
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