I have updates set for every day at 3 a m. Do I need to have it that often and is that a good time.
2006-08-30 11:18:10 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
No. Your computer will not update if it is turned off. The best way to make sure you have the current updates is to go to Microsoft Update and run it. Then in the window on the right of the page click and set a new time for the updating process. Set this for when you are normally on your computer.
http://update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/v6/default.aspx?ln=en-us
2006-08-30 13:54:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That time is picked because it is the least likely time the computer will be in use, if your computer isn't on at that time then it won't update anyway.
It is best to take the updates as soon as they come out but there is typically no harm in waiting a day or so.
2006-08-30 11:22:45 · answer #2 · answered by stratsandlespauls 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you eat while you sleep? I betcha can't.....same with your computer... Just set the updates to 3 pm, because it's a time in which you are more likely to be using your computer.
2006-08-30 11:24:54 · answer #3 · answered by SPIRIT The Mustang 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ONCE A WEEK IS NORMAL BUT THERE NO HARM EVERYDAY EITHER, AND UR COMPUTER UPDATES WHEN U RESTART UR COMPUTER , WHEN U PRESS THE ON SWITCH IT RESTARTS AND UPDATES, ALSO IF UR COMPUTER IS ON IT CANNOT UPDATE IT WILL PROMT U TO RESTART UR COMPUTER, SO NEW UPDATES CAN BE INSTALLED. HAVE U NOTICED THE RESTART, ITS GREEN ITS BESIDE OFF AND STANDBY WHEN U TURN UR COMP OFF, WELL THATS WHAT ITS FOR.
STAY AS U ARE U R DOIN JUST FINE AND DONT CHANGE A THING.
2006-08-30 11:56:02 · answer #4 · answered by stephen488@btinternet.com 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, your computer actually downloads the updates better when it is turned off. It is best to unplug the computer and leave it leaning against your phone. The computer will download the updates via osmosis.
Actually, your computer will download the updates ANYTIME it is turned on, and when they are done downloading, it will prompt you to install them or install them at 3:00 if the computer is still on by then.
2006-08-30 11:23:45 · answer #5 · answered by Jon 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, your computer has to be on to download any updates. Typically though, if it is not on, in your case at 3am, it will "catch up" the next time you turn it on and connect to the Internet.
2006-08-30 11:26:11 · answer #6 · answered by TechNeo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The PC needs to be on but the screen doesn't. Anytime that is convenient for you is a good time.
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2006-08-30 11:28:09 · answer #7 · answered by Joe-slim 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
examine no matter if Automatics Updates in switched ON, by the administration Panel. If above if all greyed out. Then that's likely that that's been disabled. bypass to: initiate > Run > facilities.msc > Double-click automatic Updates > Startup type to automatic > and initiate provider > ok end facilities.
2016-11-23 15:03:58 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2006-08-30 11:20:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Common sense says YES.
2006-08-30 11:23:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋