In the Windows Control Panel, you can turn on or off automatic updates at any time. This will determine whether or not your computer automatically downloads and installs important updates from Microsoft. It is recommended that you leave this setting enabled to ensure that your computer remains up-to-date and secure.
To turn on or off automatic updates in Windows Control Panel:
1. Click the Start button, then select Settings > Update & Security.
2. Select Windows Update from the left-hand side menu, then click Advanced options.
3. Under Choose How Updates are Installed, you can use the drop-down menu to choose one of the following settings:
• Automatically Download Updates: Your computer will automatically check for and download any available updates.
• Notify to Download: You will be alerted when an update is available and can choose when to download and install it.
• Notify to Schedule Restart: You will be notified when an update is ready to be installed and can schedule when to restart your computer for the installation to take place.
4. Once you’ve made your selection, click the ‘Save’ button.
If you have chosen the ‘Automatically Download Updates’ option, your computer will begin automatically downloading and installing any available updates. If you have chosen one of the other two options, you will be alerted when an update is available and be able to choose when to download and install it.
It is strongly recommended that you enable automatic updates in order to ensure optimal performance and security for your computer. Keeping your computer up-to-date with the latest updates helps protect it from viruses, hackers, and other malicious software. Additionally, having the latest updates ensures that you will always benefit from improved performance and new features released by Microsoft.