Chapter 11. Configure updates

Keeping computers safe and protected from external threats such as malware and hackers is a big challenge. In earlier versions of Windows, you could decide whether the operating system is automatically updated with the latest features, security updates, and fixes through the Windows Update feature. Many users chose to disable automatic updates, and these computers were then vulnerable. With over a billion Windows devices worldwide, even if this number was a small percentage of the total, it could mean millions of users were unprotected.

Windows 10 is the latest version of Windows, and it will continually benefit from new feature upgrades rolled out through Windows Update. To enhance the security protection delivered ...

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