if i have auto update and it is set for 3am ..i am not up at 3am...usually..how do the updates get installed ??? do i just get a notificaton to install..should i change update time ?? and if i do, will i still be notified..of updates ??

You have at least two possibilities: 1. Change the update plan 2. Waik up computer in BIOS before 3am, let the update done and shutdown computer by scheduled task. Regards Milos

From the Microsoft Windows Update FAQ: " When are updates installed? It depends on the automatic updating option you choose. If you choose the recommended option, updates are installed at 3:00 A.M. or on a schedule that you choose. If you turn off your computer before the scheduled time, you can install updates before shutting down. If your computer is in one of the power-saving states (Sleep or Hibernate) during a scheduled update, and if your computer is plugged in to a power source, Windows will wake your computer long enough to install new updates. If your computer is running on battery power, however, Windows will not install updates. Windows will try to install them instead at the next scheduled installation time. " Regardless, you should see the Windows Update shield icon in the system tray after updates have been downloaded. Double clicking on it will allow you to install them. Jerry

Hi, When you turn on the computer next time, Windows Update will download and install the patches automatically. You may change the update time settings, please do not check the option of show me detail notifications when new Microsoft software is available. Here is a guide about Windows Update Settings that may help you. Windows 7 - Windows Update Settings - Change http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/2797-windows-update-settings-change.htmlIvan-Liu TechNet Community Support