Protection for Personally Owned Windows Devices

Virus and ransomware attacks typically target devices with out-of-date software. To ensure that your personally owned Windows devices are protected, we recommend the following processes, depending on which version of Windows you currently use.

Windows 10:

  • Go to听Start > Settings
  • Select听Update & Security
  • Select听Check for Updates
  • Install any available updates

Windows 8:

  • Go to听Settings
  • Select听Change PC Settings
  • Select听Windows Update
  • Select听Check for updates now
  • Install any available updates

Windows 7:

  • Go to听Start > Control Panel
  • Select听System
  • Select听Windows Update
  • Select听Check For Updates
  • Install any available updates

Depending on how many updates are needed, it could take 30+ minutes. Once updates are installed, a restart may be required. After restarting the computer, go back听through the same process again to ensure there are no additional updates required.

If you have any questions, please contact the听IT Help Center.听