How to install Windows Updates (Windows 2019/22)
The below guide will show you how to enable, install and disable Windows Updates on your server.
Option 1: Use the .bat file in c:\bin\Admin Tools
1. Navigate to c:\bin\Admin Tools
2. Double-click "Enable_Windows_Update" to enable the updates service.
Option 2: Manually enable via the Services application
1. In the search bar type "Services".
2. Click the "Services" application to launch it.
3. Scroll down the list of services and double-click on "Windows Update".
4. Change the "Startup type" to "Manual" then click "Apply" and "OK".
1. In the search bar type "Updates".
2. Click on "Check for Updates"
3. If updates are available click "Install now".
4. Restart your machine to finish updating.
Option 1: Use the .bat file in c:\bin\Admin Tools
1. Double-click the "Disable_Windows_Update" file to disable the updates service and reboot your machine.
Option 2: Manually disable via the Services application
1. In the search bar type "Services".
2. Click the "Services" application to launch it.
3. Scroll down the list of Services and double-click on "Windows Update".
4. Change the "Startup type" to "Disabled" then click "Apply" and "OK".
5. Once the reboot of your system is done, your updates will have been installed and the update service will have been disabled.