Managing updates in a Windows environment is crucial for maintaining system security, stability, and performance. Windows provides several tools and methods for managing updates, both through graphical interfaces and command-line utilities. This article will guide you through different ways to manage Windows updates effectively.

Examples:

1. Using Windows Update Settings:

   • Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update.
   • Here you can check for updates, view update history, and change active hours to control when updates are installed.

2. Using Group Policy Editor:

   • Press Win + R, type gpedit.msc, and press Enter to open the Group Policy Editor.
   • Navigate to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Update.
   • Configure policies such as "Configure Automatic Updates" to control how and when updates are downloaded and installed.

3. Using PowerShell:

   • Open PowerShell as an administrator.
   • Use the Get-WindowsUpdate command from the PSWindowsUpdate module to list available updates.
   • Install updates using Install-WindowsUpdate.

   Install-Module PSWindowsUpdate
   Get-WindowsUpdate
   Install-WindowsUpdate -AcceptAll -AutoReboot

4. Using Command Prompt (CMD):

   • Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
   • Use the wuauclt command to check for updates and install them.

   wuauclt /detectnow
   wuauclt /updatenow

5. Using Windows Server Update Services (WSUS):

   • WSUS allows centralized management of updates in a network environment.
   • Configure WSUS to approve and deploy updates to client machines.