On Mar 29, 9:47 am, "Robert Jacobs" <robertjacob...******.com> wrote:
> On Mar 29, 9:38 am, "goodTweetieBird" <goodTweetieB...********.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Are Automatic Updates,WindowsUpdate,MicrosoftUpdateall the same
> > thing? This particular PC has a start menu option forMicrosoft
> >Update. When I click it I get the download page but I need to find the
> > 'area' where I can set the option to download but not install.
>
> > Thanks,
>
> > gtb
>
> WindowsUpdates andMicrosoftUpdates are similar, but not exactly the
> same. WindowsUpdates willupdateonly yourWindowsOS. Microsoft
> Updates willupdateanyMicrosoftProducts (for instance: Office,WindowsDefender, etc). Automatic updates will automatically use
> whichever is setup by default (in your case, it sounds likeMicrosoft
> Updates-a better choice)
>
> In order to set the option to download but not install is as follows:
>
> Start, Control Panel, Security Center, Automatic Updates, select radio
> button labled "Download updates for me, but let me chose when to
> install them"
>
> Have a good day

Much obliged, thanks.