schedule Windows 7 updates

Question

I want to schedule Windows 7 updates to download and install during the night. I have changed my settings to install updates automatically and set time to everyday at 1am. Obviously I will have to leave my computer switched on but is it OK to have it locked so no one can access it and still have the updates download and install. Thanks

Answer 1

Hello Pedro,

Thank you for visiting Microsoft Community.

As per the description, I understand that you want to schedule Windows update to be downloaded and installed during night at 1 AM. You want to know whether you need to have it switched on and user profile unlocked to have the updates installed at their scheduled time.

To answer your question, it's absolutely fine to keep your computer locked at the time of scheduled update installation. You need to have your computer switched on but it doesn't require you to be logged on.

For more information you may refer the Microsoft article below:

Change how Windows installs or notifies you about updates

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/change-windows-update-installation-notification#1TC=windows-7

Hope this information is helpful. Feel free to write us back for any further assistance with Windows, we'll be glad to assist you.

Answer 2

Hello Pedro,

Thank you for your reply. Glad to hear that it answers your question.

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Answer 3

Thank you for your reply Mann_Manohar  i thought that this was the case but I just preferred to check with someone more knowledgeable