Windows automatic update is basically a software in the Windows operating system which is responsible for automatically downloading and installing all important new updates in Windows. This feature helps to improve the performance of Windows and stop errors that are sometimes caused due to missing or outdated updates. In addition, Windows automatic update enables you to get the latest patches and security updates for your system, so that your computer system always performs smoothly and securely. However, if you do not want to continuously download updates manually, then this system has many options to help you perform automatic update.

## automatic updates user persona Automatic windows updates are very useful to those users who do not like the hassle of downloading and installing updates on their operating systems. Moreover, it also helps computer users who do not have enough time to visit Microsoft windows updater website for downloading new updates. Many people do not like waiting for these websites, as they may not be open for more than an hour or two. For such people, automatic windows updates are a godsend.

## Quick guide to enable windows automatic update To enable windows automatic update to work on your computer, you will first need to create a template account. This is one account which is used for creating the "blade" on your hard drive. This is what will be used for downloading and installing all the updates that are required for your windows operating system. This process is generally very easy and simple. You will need to go to Start menu and then click Run, on the search bar type "regedit" and then enter the key found on "Edit" field. The last command you should type would be "regedit" and then hit OK.

After clicking the Enter key, the window that pops up will show all the available options available in it. The first option "startup settings" is selected, click on this option. Now, you will see a list of all the different windows automatic updates programs that you can choose from. For instance, if you want to select the msconfig utility, click to select it. Now, just follow the instructions and install the program.

When you have successfully installed updates, you will notice that it is now working fine. In fact, you will see that it has been working fine ever since you started using it. Now, whenever you want to update, you just need to click on the "start" button that is shown above the title bar of your computer. This will cause your windows operating system to prompt you to in-place upgrade all the time. Since the feature is activated automatically, you will not even have to manually click start and in-place upgrade every time.

You can also use this windows update components troubleshooter. This troubleshooter will help you find and fix all the problems that you are facing on your system. This is particularly useful when you have accidentally deleted a file or a program. It will automatically fix these problems, allowing your windows system to run smoothly again.

The third option is to use the "fix it yourself" method. However, this method is only recommended for those who know what they are doing. This method is especially useful for those who have forgotten about their automatic update settings. It is also useful if your computer is having some unexpected changes because of unknown errors or for the simple fact that you want to change the settings the way you like it without being told about it.

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It is important that you should keep an eye on the windows update troubleshooter application. There are times when the program might become confused with the wrong settings and accidentally delete something that should be saved. If you are going to use this application regularly, you should make sure that you always have it updated, or at least know what to do if there is an error message. It would also help if you can read the manual of your operating system so that you will be able to avoid any of the problems that can occur as a result of an incorrect windows update.