#Windows update needs your help how to#
#Windows update needs your help software#

Essentially, the server acts like a local cache, but only for Windows patches. If you have set up a Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) server, it will act as a central location for other Windows devices to pull updates from rather than each device downloading Windows updates separately. NOTE When this option is selected and applied in the policy, the change will not be visible in the Windows UI however, the status can be queried by running get-wuservicemanager from a PowerShell prompt and verifying Microsoft Update is set to True.

#Windows update needs your help software#

Give me updates for Microsoft products and check for new optional Microsoft software when updating Windows.

The screenshot below shows the default settings.

Configure the Universal Settings (all Windows versions) section.

Devices of Unknown device type will not be targeted by the policy. NOTE Filters will present you with a list of the device filters that are available in every account and any custom filters you've created yourself. For more information about target types, refer to Filters and Groups. Multiple targets will apply the 'OR' logic, that is, the policy will be run on a device if it is included in any of the targets. If you want to target more than one filter or group, add another target to the policy. to target your devices through a specific filter or group. To create a new policy, select New Policy.Д¬lick Add a target. To copy an already existing policy to use it as a template, choose it from the Based on drop-down list. On the Policy page, click New account policy.

#Windows update needs your help how to#

Refer to Create a Patch Management policy in the current UIВ and Patch Management policy in the New UI.ДЇor more information on how to turn off automatic updates, refer to Disable automatic Windows Updates.

Target the device with a Patch Management policy as well and specify the patches you want to approve.

Target the device with a Windows Update policy and select Turn off Automatic Updates in the Legacy Settings section.

To ensure that a device only receives updates that you have approved, we recommend that you do the following: Windows Update policies can be created at the account or site level. A Windows Update policy in Datto RMM allows you not only to manage the settings of Windows Update but also to control the installation of updates.

When Windows Update is enabled on a device, you allow Microsoft to take control of update installations. NAVIGATION Sites > select a site > Policies About Windows Update, Windows Update policy, and Patch Management policy SECURITY Permission to manage Policies at account and/or site level