Windows operating system updates help keep your software updated with the newest and best code for device drivers, security, reliability and performance. Windows Update will scan your computer and list the code updates needed on your system. Sometimes the user has the option to install some (more critical) updates are installed automatically. In order to download and install updates, Windows Update must run as a user with administrative privileges, it is recommended that IT personnel should update all PCs. IT thoroughly tests all patches and updates prior to implementation.
Description:
It is recommended that IT personnel perform MS or other patch updates to WSC owned computers.
Additional Information:
Student Computers
Windows automatic update is enabled on student computers; student antivirus software also is configured to update automatically when connected to the internet.
Computer Labs
InformationTechnologies updates and patches computer lab machines regular basis. All OS and security updates and patches are reviewed by Information Technologies prior to release.
Faculty and Staff Desktop Computers
Faculty and staff comptuers are categorized based on there usage and installed software. Information Technologies updates and patches faculty and staff computers on a regular basis. All updates and patches are reviewed by Information Technologies prior to release.
Faculty and Staff Laptops
Faculty and staff laptop represent a special security challenge in which they function in a number of network environments. When on campus, faculty and staff laptops will be patched and updated centrally by Information Technologies to ensure system security and stability. If a faculty or staff laptop is primarily used outside of the College's network, then users are strongly encouraged to rely on Window's automatic updates. All faculty and staff laptops are required to undergo an Information Technologies' maintenance check, during which any missing updates or patches are remediated. Faculty and Staff antivirus products are updated automatically when connected to the internet.