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# How to Install Windows Updates

**Overview**

The Windows Update manager allows you to centrally deploy patches to your managed devices. Beyond simply installing updates, you can create a deployment policy that defines how the installation behaves—whether to force a restart immediately, allow users to postpone the update, or send a custom notification pop-up.

#### **Step-by-Step Guide**

**1. Navigate to the Updates Management Page**

Access the central patch management dashboard to see available updates.

* From the main menu, go to the Security section (1) and select Updates (2).
* Ensure the Windows Update tab (3) at the top is selected.

**2. Select Updates to Install**

* Review the list of available patches. You can see critical details like the `Title`, `KB` number, and `Safety Confidence` (e.g., "Caution").
* Check the boxes (4) next to the specific updates you wish to deploy.
* Click the Install button (5) in the top left corner to proceed.

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**3. Configure Installation Policy**

A configuration window titled "Install Update" will appear. Here you define *how* the update is rolled out.

* Policy Name: Give this deployment a name (e.g., `Install Jan Updates`) for tracking purposes.
* Deployment Scope: Toggle Install to all computers requiring this update to ensure every machine that needs this patch receives it automatically.
* Restart Policy: Toggle Force Restart After Update if the patch requires a reboot to take effect. This prevents the update from sitting in a "pending" state indefinitely.

**4. Configure User Notifications**

You can control what the end-user sees when the update occurs to minimize disruption.

* Notify User: Enable Notify User About Update to show a message on their screen.
* Notification Style: Choose between a Popup (a custom BoolDesk window) or a standard Windows Toast Notification.
* Postponement Settings: If you want to be lenient, you can set a Maximum Postpones limit (e.g., `4` times) and a Postpone Interval (e.g., `30` minutes), allowing users to finish their work before the update runs.

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