Re: I can't change the schedule for Windows update

David Sherman wrote:
> I want windows to automatically download the updates for me. For some
> reason, the Windows update was corrupted so I had to go to
> C:\windows\Download Program Files to update the damage files.
> Right now, Windows downloads the files and lets me decide when to
> install them. I want Windows to download and install automatically.
>
> But I can't figure how to change this setting.
>
> thanks

Go to Control Panel / Automatic Updates. Select the first option and set the schedule you wish to use.

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