Choosing this option will not lead to any system malfunction in any way. Never check for updates (not recommended): Selecting this option will restrict Windows from searching, downloading or installing any updates.Check for updates but let me choose whether to download and install them: Choosing this option, you allow Windows to scan for the available updates but it can only download and install them after you choose the ones to install.

Windows will download the updates and then it will allow you to choose which updates are to be installed and which of them are to be discarded.

Download updates but let me choose whether to install them: This option is suitable only if you have suitable bandwidth allowance but have limited hard drive space.

Windows updates comprise of big files and their regular download may lead to high data usage charges. This feature is recommended only if you have high or unlimited bandwidth allowance.

Install updates automatically (recommended): Selecting this option will automate the entire process of downloading and installing the updates.The list will show the ways in which you can manage the Windows updates. 5 contributors Feedback In this article Summary Automatically download Windows Update Agent Manually download Windows Update Agent from Microsoft Download Center More information This article describes how to update the Windows Update Agent to the latest version. Open the dropdown menu under the 'Important Updates' header.

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