Introduction:


The Office of Information Systems manages a Windows Update Server that helps keep your ATU-owned Windows computer up to date. By default, the Windows 11 operating system will automatically check for updates through this server. When an update becomes available, Windows will download the update to your computer, and install it; this include critical patches, security fixes, driver updates, virus definition updates, and feature upgrades.


Microsoft's Windows Update Server is not designed to supply every possible update.  There are times when you will need to update your computer manually.  The following are some of the conditions that would require the end user to facilitate the update process.

  • Some Windows updates require a reboot of your computer
  • Some may require interaction to install
  • Your computer may have specialized hardware installed in it
  • Your computer may get stuck during the update process and need a push to get started again
  • You have a mobile device or laptop that is off campus and not communicating with the update server.  


It is critical that you manually update your computer at least twice a month.  It is also good practice to reboot your computer several times a week.  Rebooting your computer promotes good system health.



Steps To Manually Update Your Computer:




Window 11 Update Process


  • Click Start > Settings 


  • Under Settings > On the left panel look for Windows Update



  • You Click the dropdown arrow next to check for updates and the choose check online with Microsoft. 


  • If you have some updates to install you will see them listed here and they will download and install automatically.


  • Once this is done and installed its possibly that Windows will need to do a restart for it to fully install the program.


  • Windows 11 Optional Updates:  Click the "View optional updates" button/link


  • Next in that Advanced Options menu look for the Additional options area > Then look for Optional Updates.



If you have any questions or need assistance please contact Campus Support at 479-968-0646 or email [email protected]. We are happy to assist you!