Update Windows Vista - Apply Security Patches Automatically

Kenyon requires that all Windows computers connecting to the network keep up-to-date with Windows updates.  This document pertains to Windows Vista. If you are an XP user, click here.

  1. Click Start > Control Panel (Start menu).

    Accessing the control panel in Vista
  2. Select Check this computer's security status under the "Security" heading (Control Panel Home).

    Select Security in the control panel
  3. If Automatic Updating is on (green), then you're done. Otherwise, expand the Automatic Updating field.

    Windows Vista Security Center
  4. Click Change Settings.

    Change Autoupdate settings


  5. Select Install Updates Automatically (reccomended). Vista will ask for confirmation. Click Continue.

    Select install updates automatically


    user account control to verify that this action is intended


This completes configuration for automatically downloading and applying security patches automatically.

If you need additional assistance, call HelpLine at x5700.