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In addition to security, installing available Windows and Apple system updates gives you access to the newest features and operating system enhancements.
Why are we implementing the required reboot policy
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A system reboot is required to successfully install most security patches. Until the reboot occurs, the computer remains vulnerable to attacks which the installed patch protects against.
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It is strongly recommended that users install the updates as soon as possible to ensure their University-owned device is protected and rebooting does not disrupt their work. (This policy does not apply to personally owned devices)
When will updates be applied, and what should I look for?
1.) Updates are evaluated, tested, and packaged by ITS staff before they are distributed to campus computers. ITS will always announce patches that require a reboot on our support website: support.appstate.edu Please refer Refer to this site if you have any questions about what is being installed.
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Windows 7 and 10 updates will present with a customized App State Software Update screen 7 days prior to the required installation. You can elect to hide the reminder or install updates immediately. The Software Update screen will offer a daily reminder until the required reboot date is reached.
Windows Updates If you want to manually start the installation, windows updates can also be accessed from the Action Center on in the bottom left far right corner of Windows if you want to manually start the installation.
If you are ready to install the updates now, you can click on the alert notification and select select Right now. If you need more time before the updates are installed, click the X, and you will be reminded again in four hours.
If updates are continually postponed and the 7-day deadline is reached, the updates will begin installing automatically with the following notification.
After updates have been installed, the following notification will display a 90-minute countdown before the computer restarts.
Once the countdown reaches 15 minutes, the restart notification widow cannot be hidden ensuring that final arrangements are made for unsaved work. |
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On a University-managed Mac, your Mac will check for Apple software updates daily. The following scenarios could occur:
Once an update has been sent out, there will be a deadline of 7 days before the restart will be required. We recommend installing this as soon as you have time to prevent interference during University business. The notification will show up every day and the user can defer the updates until the hard set deadline. For comprehensive instructions on how to update Apple Software, see the Knowledge Base article How to Update Software on a Mac. |
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