IT Services - Windows Software Update Service
You need to update!
The contents of this site have been tested to work with Windows 2000 and greater. It is strongly recommended that any computer that connects to the internet is maintained and UPDATED. If you have an older operating system, this resource will not help you. This does not excuse you from the responsibility of maintaining your computer - it is still vulnerable. Please contact the IT Service Desk for assistance with older operating systems.
Read this article for more information on why updates are required at USU: Why Update?
Campus Solution
Because of the vast number of Windows based computers that connect to USU's network there is a need to have a local solution to providing updates for Windows. The significant advantage of using USU's service for computers located on campus is SPEED. All of the Windows Updates are stored locally. This means your computer will not suffer from the latency of connecting to an update service located elsewhere. In addition to this benefit, there are other advantages related to ease and effectiveness of maintaining a reliable and secure campus network that can be realized from having a local updating service available. To get updates from USU there are 2 options.
- Use the default recommended settings that will connect you to wsus.ss.usu.edu to receive Windows Updates.
With this option, you simply need to download the windows registry file(extension .reg) and run it on the computer you are applying the settings to. The computer should then be restarted for the changes to take effect. Click here to download the file
Go here to get an overview of what to expect using these settings: Default Settings Details
- Use custom settings to fit specific needs.
If the default settings are not suitable to your needs, or if you would like to customize the settings, use the online configuration utility. This will allow you to choose specifically what settings you want to use and how you want to get your updates. It also has information on what the effect of each setting will be on how your updates are obtained.
Click here to use the online Utility
Automatic Configuration
Step by Step Online Configuration
Windows Automatic Updates - Getting updates from Microsoft
- Configure updates using the Security Center provided within Windows.
If you simply need to get updates working, or would prefer to use the built in tools to configure how you get your updates, follow this link to get to resources on how you can effectively use these tools. Configure through Windows
- Get updates through the Windows update web site.
In addition to automatic updates, Microsoft provides an online interface for choosing and installing updates using Internet Explorer. If you would like to learn more about using the Windows update web site, click here: Using the Windows Update web site
Click here to goto the Microsoft Update site: http://update.microsoft.com/