Computer Systems Servicing NCII – Grade 11

Quarter 2 – Module7: Update Operating System

First Edition, 2020
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Welcome to the Computer Systems Servicing NCII G11 module on

Update Operating System.

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 After completing this lesson, you should be able to:
1. identify and explain each common categories of updates;
2. discuss the procedures on how to update operating system;
3. appreciate the importance of windows updates.

DIRECTION: Read the following statement carefully. Choose the best answer by
encircling your answer.
1. Windows Update is a free Microsoft service used to provide updates for the
Windows operating system and other Microsoft software. Which of the
following day is the release day of Windows Update every month?
a. First Monday of every month c. Second Monday of every month
b. First Tuesday of every month d. Second Tuesday of every month
2. What does WSUS means?
a. Windows Server Update Services c. Windows System Update Server
b. Windows Server Update System d. Windows System Update Services
3. It is one of windows update categories that fix security holes which is usually
present in every operating system.
a. Critical Updates c. Software Updates
b. Security Updates d. Service Pack
4. The code that makes up the Windows Operating System may contain errors
or incompatibilities. In order to fix this, Microsoft releases updates to fix
these vulnerabilities and errors in Windows. Which of the following is the
correct category for this kind of update?
a. Critical Updates c. Software Updates
b. Security Updates d. Service Pack
5. It contains a rollup of all patches up to date for a specific piece of software
or operating system and usually have additional feature changes.
a. Critical Updates c. Software Updates
b. Security Updates d. Service Pack
  You had learned in our last module that Windows Server 2008 is a server
operating system produced by Microsoft and based on Windows NT 6.0.
 The Editions of Windows Server 2008 are; Windows Server 2008
Foundation, Windows Server 2008 Standard (IA-32 and x86-64), Windows
Server 2008 Enterprise (IA-32 and x86-64), and Windows Server 2008
Datacenter (IA-32 and x86-64).
 You had also learned the procedures on how to install Windows Server 2008.

WINDOWS UPDATES
Windows Updates can be very annoying. They pop up randomly especially
when you are in the middle of something important. At times, the Windows Update
won’t allow you to shut down the computer because it is in the middle of installing
updates. Even though these are so annoying, it is critical that you keep your device
secure by installing the latest available windows updates.
Windows Update is a free Microsoft service used to provide updates for the
Windows operating system and other Microsoft software. Windows Update can
also be used to update drivers for popular hardware devices.
Patches and other security updates are routinely released through Windows
Update on the second Tuesday of every month. Updates often include feature
enhancements and security updates to protect Windows from malware and
malicious attacks. You can also use Windows Update to access the update history
that shows all the updates that have been installed to the computer through the
Windows Update service.

WINDOWS UPDATES CATEGORIES:

Security Updates
These updates patch security vulnerabilities that could allow a system to
become compromised. Security updates are classified as critical, important,
moderate, low or non-rated. Security updates fix security holes which is usually
present in every operating system in a computer.
A hacker or malware programmer could use these security loopholes to gain
access and steal information from the computer.
 Critical Updates
The code that makes up the Windows operating system may contain critical
errors or incompatibilities. In order to fix this, Microsoft releases critical updates
to fix these vulnerabilities and errors in Windows.
Critical Updates fix any major issue that is found in Microsoft products that
could cause software errors or unexpected behavior. This kind of updates together
with Security Updates should be set to download and install automatically.

Software Updates
Non-critical issues, such as additional features and minor bugs, are
addressed using Software Updates. Microsoft releases these updates to add new
feature or improve an existing feature in Windows.

Service Packs
Service packs contains a rollup of all patches up to date for a specific piece
of software or operating system and usually have additional feature changes. A
service pack is a tested set of all updates. It may contain additional fixes for
problems that are found internally since the release of the product. It may also
contain a limited number of customer-requested design changes or features.

POSSIBLE CONSEQUENCES OF OUTDATED OPERATING SYSTEM

The possible consequences of not installing security updates are damaged
software, loss of data and even identity theft. Every year malware causes damage
to every computer worldwide. The main reason for that is due to users who don’t
install critical software or operating system updates. Malware exploited loopholes
that exist in every software ever developed. Vulnerabilities can potentially be
exploited an hour after becoming publicly known.
Some ways to control and monitor the deployment of Microsoft updates in a
corporate environment is with products like Windows Server Update Services
(WSUS). It enables administrators to deploy the latest Microsoft product updates
and fully manage the distribution of updates to computers on your network.
It is critical to install security updates to protect your systems from
malicious attacks. In the long run, it is also important to install software updates,
not only to access new features, but also to be on the safe side in terms of security
loop holes being discovered in outdated programs.

UPDATE WINDOWS 10
In Windows 10, you decide when and how to get the latest updates to keep
your device running smoothly and securely. Here are the steps on how to manage
your options and see available updates for you operating system.
 Select the Start (Windows) button from the bottom-left corner.

Go to settings (gear icon).

Select the Update and Security icon.

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Choose Windows Update tab in the sidebar then select Check for updates. If there is an
available update, it will begin downloading automatically.

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 For some reasons, you don’t want to be interrupted by these automatic
updates from your computer and wants to disable it once and for all. There are a
lot of options on how to enable or disable automatic updates in windows update.
On this module we will discuss two options on how to enable or disable it.

Enable or Disable Automatic Updates using Group Policy

 This option is not available and will not work in Windows 10 Home.
Microsoft has prevented disabling automatic updates in the Home edition.
 This option will only work in the Windows 10 Pro and Enterprise editions.

The first step in disabling automatic updates using group policy is to press
windows key + R on your keyboard. Then type the “gpedit.msc” and press enter.

The local group policy editor will open. Double click “Computer
Configuration” on the right side of the pane.
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Then double click “Administrative Templates” and choose “Windows

Components”

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Then double click “Windows Update”.

Then double click “Configure Automatic Updates”.

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7 Select Disabled and then click Apply and ok.

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Enable or Disable Automatic Updates by Enabling or Disabling Windows
Update service
 If you disable the Windows Update service, Windows will no longer be able
to automatically download and install updates.
 When you are ready to download and install updates, you will need to enable
and start the Windows Update service again, then check for updates.
 This option will work in all Windows 10 editions.
  Windows 10 is notorious about randomly automatically enabling the
Windows Update service (even if disabled), so this option is not always
reliable.

The first step in disabling automatic updates through windows update

service is to open your control panel.

Then change the view from category to large icons.

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Select “Administrative Tools” and then double click “Services”.

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Scroll down until you see the “Windows Update”. Double click “Windows
Update”.

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 Select the button “Stop” and then choose “disabled for the startup type”.
Click Apply then Ok.

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DIRECTION: Read each statement below carefully. Write T if the statement is true.
Supply the correct word for the underlined word if the statement is false. Use the
group of words below for your answer.
_________1. Security updates fix security holes which is usually present in every
operating system in a computer.
_________2. Patches and other security updates are routinely released through
Windows Update on the second Monday of every month.
_________3. Non-critical issues, such as additional features and minor bugs, are
addressed using Software Updates.
_________4. Microsoft has prevented disabling automatic updates in the Home
edition.
_________5. The possible consequences of not installing service updates are
damaged software, loss of data and even identity theft.

>Critical >Service >Security

>Tuesday >Pro >Software

PERFORMANCE CHECKLIST:
Check the following if you’ve met the criteria:
CRITERIA: YES NO
Did you…?
1. Select the start (Windows) button from the bottom-left
corner?
2. Go to settings (gear icon) and select the update and
security icon?
3. Choose windows update tab in the sidebar and select
check for updates?
4. Disable Automatic Updates using Group Policy?
5. Disable Automatic Updates by Disabling Windows
Update service?
 Windows Update is a free Microsoft service used to provide updates for the
Windows operating system and other Microsoft software. Windows Update can also
be used to update drivers for popular hardware devices.
Patches and other security updates are routinely released through Windows
Update on the second Tuesday of every month. Updates often include feature
enhancements and security updates to protect Windows from malware and malicious
attacks. You can also use Windows Update to access the update history that shows
all the updates that have been installed to the computer through the Windows Update
service.
The possible consequences of not installing security updates are damaged
software, loss of data and even identity theft.

DIRECTION: Read the following statement carefully. Write your answer in two to
three sentences each number.

1. What are the importance of updating sn operating system?

_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________

2. Cite a situation in which you can apply the knowledge of updating an operating
system.
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
DIRECTION: Read the following statement carefully. Choose the best answer by
encircling your answer.
1. It contains a rollup of all patches up to date for a specific piece of software
or operating system and usually have additional feature changes.
a. Critical Updates c. Software Updates
b. Security Updates d. Service Pack
2. Which of the following statement is not true when you disable automatic
updates through windows update service?
a. Windows will no longer be able to automatically download and install
updates.
b. When you are ready to download and install updates, you will need to
enable and start the Windows Update service again, then check for updates.
c. This option will only work in Windows 10 Pro.
d. Windows Update service is not always reliable.
3. Windows Update is a free Microsoft service used to provide updates for the
Windows operating system and other Microsoft software. Which of the
following day is the release day of Windows Update every month?
a. First Monday of every month c. Second Monday of every month
b. First Tuesday of every month d. Second Tuesday of every month
4. It is critical to install security updates to protect your systems from
malicious attacks. Which of the possible consequences is not true for not
installing security updates?
a. Damaged software c. Loss of data
b. Identity theft d. Loss of network connection
5. Which of the following is the correct procedure in disabling windows update
through services?
i. Scroll down until you see the “Windows Update” then double click
“Windows Update”.
ii. Open control panel and then change the view from category to large icons.
iii. Select administrative tools and then double click Services.
iv. Select the “Stop” button and then choose “disabled for the startup type”.

a. ii-iii-i-iv c. ii-i-iii-iv
b. i-ii-iii-iv d. i-iii-ii-iv
6. What does WSUS means?
a. Windows Server Update Services c. Windows System Update Server
b. Windows Server Update System d. Windows System Update Services
7. It is one of windows update categories that fix security holes which is usually
present in every operating system.
a. Critical Updates c. Software Updates
b. Security Updates d. Service Pack
8. Which of the following is the correct steps on how to see available updates
for you operating system?
i. Select the start button from the bottom-left corner.
ii. Go to settings.
iii. Select the update and security icon.
iv. Select the “Stop” button and then choose “disabled for the startup type”.

a. ii-iii-i-iv c. ii-i-iii-iv
b. i-ii-iii-iv d. i-iii-ii-iv
9. The code that makes up the Windows Operating System may contain errors
or incompatibilities. In order to fix this, Microsoft releases updates to fix
these vulnerabilities and errors in Windows. Which of the following is the
correct category for this kind of update?
a. Critical Updates c. Software Updates
b. Security Updates d. Service Pack
10. Which of the following is the correct procedure in disabling windows update
through group policy?
i. Press windows key + R on your keyboard then type the “gpedit.msc” and
press enter.

ii. Double click “Windows Update” then double click “Configure Automatic
Updates”.
iii. Double click “Computer Configuration” on the right side of the pane then
double click “Administrative Templates” and choose “Windows
Components”.
iv. Select “Disabled” and then click “Apply” and ”Ok”.

a. ii-iii-i-iv c. ii-i-iii-iv
b. i-ii-iii-iv d. i-iii-ii-iv
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