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==Time and repetition==
 
==Time and repetition==
Depending on the number and size of the updates, this process could take between 30 minutes to two hours to complete and will typically require multiple restarts. Repeat the process until there are no more updates to install. Although you will be able to work while your laptop is updating, be sure to save your work frequently in case a restart is required. You may also notice that your laptop and Internet performance are sluggish while updating.
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Depending on the number and size of the updates, this process could take between '''30 minutes to two hours''' to complete and will typically require multiple restarts. '''Repeat the process''' until there are no more updates to install. Although you will be able to work while your laptop is updating, be sure to save your work frequently in case a restart is required. You may also notice that your laptop and Internet performance are sluggish while updating.
  
 
==Updating your HP Elitebook==
 
==Updating your HP Elitebook==

Revision as of 11:49, 1 May 2020

You can update and patch your WSU laptop manually if needed. Normally, most updates and patches are pushed to your laptop automatically when you are connected to the campus network. Manually updating your laptop may be necessary when you are off-campus for long periods.

Time and repetition

Depending on the number and size of the updates, this process could take between 30 minutes to two hours to complete and will typically require multiple restarts. Repeat the process until there are no more updates to install. Although you will be able to work while your laptop is updating, be sure to save your work frequently in case a restart is required. You may also notice that your laptop and Internet performance are sluggish while updating.

Updating your HP Elitebook

  1. Select the Windows Start button (Fig 1.1) and select Settings (Fig 1.2) from the menu
  2. Select Update & Security from the Windows Update window
  3. From the Windows Update window, select Advanced options (Fig 2)
  4. Set the Give me updates for other Microsoft products when I update Windows slider to On (Fig 2.1)
  5. Go back to the Windows Update window (Fig 2.2)
  6. Select Check online for updates from Microsoft Update (Fig 3)
  7. Let all updates and patches download and install.
  8. Restart and repeat Steps 1-7 as many times as necessary.