Software Updater
Software Updater - formerly know as Update Manager, is an update program that updates the software installed on your computer and their associated packages with important software updates for security or with recommended patches. The Software Updater can inform you when updates are available.
If you are a Windows 10 user, then you are probably familiar with updating your Windows or Microsoft products via Windows Update. To manually receive updates you would select the Start Start button, then select Settings > Update & security > Windows Update. This updater only updates Windows or Microsoft products. You are responsible for getting updates for the other software packages on your computer.
If you are a Windows 10 user, then you are probably familiar with updating your Windows or Microsoft products via Windows Update. To manually receive updates you would select the Start Start button, then select Settings > Update & security > Windows Update. This updater only updates Windows or Microsoft products. You are responsible for getting updates for the other software packages on your computer.
Steps to using Software Updater:
1. Click onto the System Menu, highlight Administration sub-menu, and then click onto the Software
Updater.
1. Click onto the System Menu, highlight Administration sub-menu, and then click onto the Software
Updater.
2. A small pop-up dialog box will appear. The Software Updater will scan your computer looking for updates
to the operating system and the other software programs installed on your computer.
to the operating system and the other software programs installed on your computer.
3. It will let you know when it finishes with the scan.
4. a.) If your computer is in need of an update, it will be displayed.
4. b.) You may need to scroll down to view all the updates.
5. a. ) After you click the "Install Now" button you'll see a small dialog box showing the updates are being
downloaded and installed. Please be patient because this may take a while if there are a lot of updates or
if you have a slow Internet connection.
downloaded and installed. Please be patient because this may take a while if there are a lot of updates or
if you have a slow Internet connection.
5. b.) As time passes, you'll notice a progress bar growing in length.
6. You will be prompted to click "OK" when the update process completes. Sometimes, you might be prompted
to restart your computer.
to restart your computer.
Updating your computer on a regular basis keeps your computer running smoothly and makes it more secure to use online. I like it because it updates more than just the operating system. It updates all the software on your computer.
This was a very simple process that was done by clicking options by using your mouse.
This was a very simple process that was done by clicking options by using your mouse.