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Stuart G

(38,726 posts)
Tue Oct 11, 2022, 06:39 PM Oct 2022

Does Microsoft Install Updates? Today I saw a message that Microsoft was installing "UPDATES"..& i

HAVE NEVER SEEN THAT MESSAGE BEFORE IN ALL THE YEARS I HAVE OWNED THIS COMPUTER. (MORE THAN TEN)...
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IT WAS A BRAND NEW MESSAGE THAT I HAVE NEVER, NEVER SEEN BEFORE
,,,,,,,,,,,,,,....WAS IT A SCAM? IT LOOKED THAT WAY...........i REALLY DON'T KNOW. ..................

.............MAYBE YOU WILL HAVE AN IDEA ABOUT THAT MESSAGE..........I HAVE NOT ASKED FOR HELP BEFORE.....

.................I HOPE YOU DON'T MIND. i SUSPECT THAT YOU WILL KNOW THE ANSWER... AND


...............................THANK YOU FOR READING THIS.............I APPRECIATE ANY HELP I GET........

..........................................THANKS AGAIN......................STUART G

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Does Microsoft Install Updates? Today I saw a message that Microsoft was installing "UPDATES"..& i (Original Post) Stuart G Oct 2022 OP
Did you update to Windows 10 or 11? SheltieLover Oct 2022 #1
It is Windows 7 -"Home Premium" (whatever that means?) I use the word "MATURE" instead of the "O" Stuart G Oct 2022 #6
Well, yes... Wounded Bear Oct 2022 #2
This is really not enough info to give any intelligent input Hugh_Lebowski Oct 2022 #3
Microsoft updates are released every Tuesday. ItsjustMe Oct 2022 #4
Today is Patch Tuesday. Every 2nd Tuesday of the month, Windows auto installs Eugene Oct 2022 #5
Thank You for the information.. I guess I should get a "NEW COMPUTER"..... Stuart G Oct 2022 #7
DID IT LOCK YOUR CAPS LOCK???????????????? Ptah Oct 2022 #8
No. Stuart G Oct 2022 #9

Stuart G

(38,726 posts)
6. It is Windows 7 -"Home Premium" (whatever that means?) I use the word "MATURE" instead of the "O"
Tue Oct 11, 2022, 07:17 PM
Oct 2022

word. You understand my nuttiness, because I am over 74 and don't look it....& Thank You for reading this.

YES, I HAVE SEEN A WHOLE LOT...AND MORE...THANK YOU FOR READING THIS.....

...............................STUART G............................................(NO, I have not updated..

Wounded Bear

(60,847 posts)
2. Well, yes...
Tue Oct 11, 2022, 06:44 PM
Oct 2022

I usually get the message when I'm shutting down, it will ask if I want to update and shut down, or update and restart.

Of course, we don't know a lot about your equipment or versions. I'm using windows 10, and I get updates on a somewhat regular basis. Did the message lock your cap lock key on as well?

 

Hugh_Lebowski

(33,643 posts)
3. This is really not enough info to give any intelligent input
Tue Oct 11, 2022, 06:51 PM
Oct 2022

Next time maybe take a screenshot and upload it to an image hosting site and share in your post.

And share what version of Windows you are on.

Eugene

(62,775 posts)
5. Today is Patch Tuesday. Every 2nd Tuesday of the month, Windows auto installs
Tue Oct 11, 2022, 07:13 PM
Oct 2022

a "cumulative update" with security fixes, bug fixes and minor feature updates.

It's normal. It's also recommended for most Windows users.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patch_Tuesday

Stuart G

(38,726 posts)
7. Thank You for the information.. I guess I should get a "NEW COMPUTER".....
Tue Oct 11, 2022, 07:25 PM
Oct 2022

............all I can say is, THANK YOU, THANK YOU AND THANK YOU...

................https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patch_Tuesday ......................................

I copied that address so i won't lose it...i appreciate your help........Thanks Again......................

.............................Stuart............from near Chicago.......and a mature person.....

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