{"id":3804,"date":"2023-11-22T11:40:54","date_gmt":"2023-11-22T03:40:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.servergigabit.com\/guide\/?post_type=kb&p=3804"},"modified":"2026-01-09T15:07:23","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T07:07:23","slug":"editing-windows-updates-in-windows-server-2012","status":"publish","type":"kb","link":"https:\/\/www.servergigabit.com\/guide\/kb\/editing-windows-updates-in-windows-server-2012","title":{"rendered":"Editing Windows Updates in Windows Server 2012"},"content":{"rendered":"

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This comprehensive guide will walk you through the process of checking, managing, and configuring Windows updates in Windows Server 2012<\/a>. Keeping your server’s operating system up to date is crucial for maintaining system security, stability, and optimal performance.<\/p>\n

Prerequisites<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Before proceeding, ensure that you have the following:<\/p>\n

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    A Windows Server 2012 system with administrative privileges.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) access to the server.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Steps<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Access the Windows Update Control Panel<\/strong><\/h4>\n

    a. Connect to your Windows Server 2012 system using RDP.<\/p>\n

    b. Open the Control Panel.<\/p>\n

    c. Click the “System and Security” category.<\/p>\n

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    d. Under the “Protection” section, click “Windows Update”.<\/p>\n

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    Check for Updates<\/strong><\/h4>\n

    a. In the Windows Update window, click the “Check for updates” button.<\/p>\n

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    b. Windows will automatically scan for available updates.<\/p>\n

    c. If updates are found, you will be presented with a list of updates to install.<\/p>\n

    Change Update Settings<\/strong><\/h4>\n

    a. In the Windows Update window, click the “Change settings” button.<\/p>\n

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    b. In the “Important updates” section, select the desired automatic update option:<\/p>\n

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    c. In the “Recommended updates” section, you can choose to receive notifications for recommended updates.<\/p>\n

    d. In the “Microsoft Update” section, you can opt-in to receive notifications for updates from Microsoft Update.<\/p>\n

    View Update History<\/strong><\/h4>\n

    a. In the Windows Update window, click the “View update history” link.<\/p>\n

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    b. This will display a list of all updates that have been installed on your server.<\/p>\n

    c. You can uninstall updates by selecting them and clicking the “Uninstall” button.<\/p>\n

    Troubleshoot Update Issues<\/strong><\/h4>\n

    a. In the Windows Update window, click the “Troubleshoot problems with installing updates” link.<\/p>\n

    b. This will launch a troubleshooting tool that will identify and attempt to resolve any issues related to update installation.<\/p>\n

    Restore Hidden Updates<\/strong><\/h4>\n

    a. In the Windows Update window, click the “Restore hidden updates” link.<\/p>\n

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    b. This will display a list of updates that were hidden but not installed.<\/p>\n

    c. You can choose to install any of these updates by selecting them and clicking the “Restore” button.<\/p>\n

    Additional Considerations<\/strong><\/h2>\n