This article contains information to help you manage updates across a network and to find the right updates for each computer on a network. Every computer on a network needs updates that are designed for the version of Windows that it's running. A computer running Windows XP, for example, doesn't need the same updates as a computer that is running this version of Windows.

Update computers on a home network

The easiest way to keep a home network up to date is to turn on Windows automatic updating on each computer. Use the recommended setting so that no matter who uses the computer, Windows can check for updates and install them on a regular schedule. For more information, see Understanding Windows automatic updating.

Manage updates for computers on an office network



