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Windows Updates on Startup

  • 19-04-2012 1:32pm
    #1
    Kiith
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 23,282 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    Hey, can anyone tell me if it's possible to have Windows download and install all important updates as soon as a pc is turned on, rather then at a specific time?

    We have a team using Windows 7 on a VMware (standalone), and they connect to the clients system via a VPN. To connect correctly to the VPN, all available Important and any security related Optional updates need to be installed. Users have to manually check this every morning, and run the updates themselves. It's not a huge problem, but something that they've been complaining about recently.

    As it's on a VMware, we can't keep them in sleep or hibernate, and have them turn on to automatically download the updates. Setting a specific time also doesn't work, as they have different starting times.

    So, is there any way to have Windows check for updates, and install them before the user even gets to the desktop?


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  • #2
    fionny
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,367 ✭✭✭fionny


    I found this:

    http://www.sevenforums.com/windows-updates-activation/76696-there-command-line-force-check-up-update.html

    To install important updates automatically from command line:
    Code:
    C:\Windows\system32\wuauclt.exe /detectnow

    OR

    %windir%\system32\wuauclt.exe /detectnow
    Automatic updates must be enabled in order to be able to use this command.

    Create a batch and have it run on start.


  • #3
    Torqay
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,835 ✭✭✭Torqay


    Kiith wrote: »
    Hey, can anyone tell me if it's possible to have Windows download and install all important updates as soon as a pc is turned on, rather then at a specific time?

    Easy, just set the time (default 3 AM) to a time when the system is normally off, Windows will then check for updates automatically immediately at startup.


  • #4
    Kiith
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 23,282 Mod ✭✭✭✭Kiith


    fionny wrote: »
    Create a batch and have it run on start.
    Torqay wrote: »
    Easy, just set the time (default 3 AM) to a time when the system is normally off, Windows will then check for updates automatically immediately at startup.

    Will either of these changes automatically install the updates, or will it just prompt the user to install them once they login? I know it sounds like a minor detail, but they keep forgetting to check and then complain when they can't connect. Hoping for something that will install them without any input from the user.

    Nm, looks like that link above sets them to automatically download.

    Thanks.


  • #5
    Torqay
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,835 ✭✭✭Torqay


    Kiith wrote: »
    Will either of these changes automatically install the updates, or will it just prompt the user to install them once they login?

    Prompted via Tray Notification.

    If you want a silent installation, you'll need a server to download the updates, distribute uptates via WSUS and Windows Update Agent to be installed on the client(s).


  • #6
    fionny
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,367 ✭✭✭fionny


    Torqay wrote: »
    Prompted via Tray Notification.

    If you want a silent installation, you'll need a server to download the updates, distribute uptates via WSUS and Windows Update Agent to be installed on the client(s).

    You can turn on automatic install.

    Open Windows Update
    Change Settings (on Left)
    Important Updates to "Install Updates Automatically"

    If needed check the Give me Recommended Updates the same way I receive important updates.

    Sorted.


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  • #7
    Kiith
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 23,282 Mod ✭✭✭✭Kiith


    Thanks for the help so far.I've got a batch file running to check for updates and install them. The only problem is that if it finds updates, it's not selecting them to install. So when i run the install command, nothing gets installed.

    Is there any way to automatically select any Important/Optional updates? Install Updates Automatically is already selected in the updates settings.


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