With the advent of the Seven, the so-called Windows 7 update center was released. Today we’ll talk about what it is, what it allows you to do, and how to use it correctly.
What is it?
The first thing to talk about is what kind of firmware is this Windows 7 update center.
The fact is that time does not stand still. Operating systems, as a rule, constantly need improvements and various additions that simplify working with them. Thus, constantly buying newer versions of the OS that you already have is useless.
Nobody will agree to it. So Microsoft decided to create a Windows 7 update center, which allows you to download all sorts of "updates" for the system. Some of them can be quite useful, and some not so. Let's talk in more detail about what can be found in this center and how to use it correctly.
First start
Even during the first installation of the "seven" you have installed the update center by default. This is a must-have program that must be present. You can say the built-in function, from which there is no escape.
When you first start it, you will need to update the Windows 7 update center. All that is required of you is to connect the computer to the Internet. The system will do the rest on its own. Windows 7 Update updates automatically. As a rule, the process does not take more than 10 minutes of time. Pretty fast and convenient.
After the update of Windows 7 Update is completed, the program itself will restart - the user will be able to fully work with it. True, you should not disconnect from the Internet - it will still be useful to you. Now you can take advantage of all the features and capabilities of the update center. True, so that once again it does not unnerve or distract you, it must be properly configured. Let's see what can be done.
Setup is the key to success
So, now let's see how the proposed center is configured. Each user "customizes" it for themselves. So, as it is convenient only to him. So, let's begin our study.
Open the Windows 7 update center. It is located in the tray, near the clock. Open the service, and then click on "Settings". A window will pop up in front of you, in which all the manipulations will take place.
You can disable the center by disabling Windows Update 7. To do this, click on the appropriate button on the screen. Usually it is highlighted in red (more precisely, with a shield) and the signature "not recommended". Do not be afraid of this inscription.
You can enable the check for updates yourself at any time. Then, when it will be convenient for you. In addition, the fact that you turn off the center does not mean that you can forget about automatic checks - you can turn on this feature at any time.
You can also enable the ability to check for updates automatically and install them all. To do this, click on the desired inscription. It is highlighted in green and with a shield of this color near the inscriptions. Here you can configure both the scan time and which updates to install. But more on that later.
In addition, the Windows 7 update center can be configured so that it will only check for updates, but you will take care of installing and downloading them. This is quite convenient, though not always. For example, a verification message may come out while watching a video or movie directly on top of the player. If you decide to check for updates automatically, but download and install them yourself, then, best of all, set the "check time" so that it does not bother you.
What are the updates?
After we studied the settings and tailored them for ourselves, you need to figure out what can be found in the Windows 7 update center and which of the available new features should be installed almost by order.
If you open the update center working window, you will see that all files are divided into "additional" and "important". The first ones are mainly language packs and some drivers for connected devices. The second - important system "updates" that help protect the system, important drivers for comfortable work with the computer and fixes that get rid of bugs and lags.
However, you need to carefully watch what is downloaded to the computer and what is not. You shouldn’t even download “important” updates and install them without fail. The only thing that can be found useful among them is language packs and drivers for work. Just "firewood" is usually separated by a line over all updates and they are written in italics.
Underwater rocks
Unfortunately, Windows 7 Update can crash the operating system. It's all about some "updates" that check the "axis" for authenticity. If it is not confirmed, then, as a rule, working with Windows is much more difficult even at the first reboot.
So, try not to download “patch” packages that may look like “K26587528”. In other words, wherever there is a beginning in the form of “k” and some set of characters after it, a “verification” file may be contained. Install it only if your computer is equipped with a licensed Windows. Otherwise, check off only what you really need, then wait until they load and automatically install on your PC.