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ArticleHow the servicing channels work
Microsoft offers three choices for Windows 10 updates. The Semi-Annual Channel is right for many businesses and, within that, IT can choose from deployment rings that govern when devices get updates. Read Now
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What are the update options?
Get a grip on how feature updates compare to quality updates and when each one occurs with Windows 10. A few tools can help IT manage the update cadence. Read Now
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ArticleHow to change Windows 10 update settings
Several Windows settings allow IT admins to change the update timing so that it doesn't interrupt users' work. Read Now
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ArticleHow to pause updates
If those settings don't help, IT can pause Windows updates. This is especially helpful if the organization has a major project it doesn't want to mess up or if IT is experiencing Windows 10 updates problems. Read Now
Editor's note
Microsoft offers a variety of update cadences for Windows 10, and with automatic updates, IT departments may think they have less control than ever.
IT must get familiar with the Windows-as-a-service channels before managing OS updates. Even then, administrators may run into Windows 10 updates problems. For instance, an update could consume too much network bandwidth or it could fail to install altogether.
Fortunately, there are some best practices for managing the OS, and with the right tools in hand, IT can solve any Windows 10 updates problems that come its way. Microsoft has a number of utilities built into the OS, as well.
Get to know the potential Windows 10 updates problems IT could run into and find resources on how to solve them.
1Solve Windows 10 update problems
Once IT pros understand the Windows servicing channels and have some settings in place to manage the updates, they will inevitably come across some challenges. Not every update is the same as the last, so organizations can run into Windows 10 updates problems at any time. With these best practices and a few helpful utilities built into Windows, admins can overcome the most irritating issues.
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Using commands to solve update issues
IT can use the Windows Deployment Image Servicing and Management command tool to clean up any faulty files that prevent Windows from updating and ensure that the new image is up to date. Read Now
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Features and tools for fixing update issues
Check out these scripts, tools and commands IT can use to wield control over Windows 10 updates. Did you know Windows Analytics can help? Read Now
2What are the Windows 10 update options?
Show off your skills when it comes to Windows 10 updates with this quiz. Questions dig into the update channels, utilities for update management and more.