Microsoft has warned that your Windows 10 devices might not be as secure as you think.
Yes, the posting was aimed at those enterprise users that manage their collective Windows PCs using Microsoft InTune. However, that does not dilute the importance of the messaging for consumers. Windows Update is a vital cog in the operating system security machine for all users, simple as.
This is why the turn it off and on again warning should be heeded by everyone, especially Windows 10 users.Windows Update requires eight hours to update reliably Guyer stated that the research data shows Windows devices"need a minimum of two continuous connected hours, and six total connected hours after an update is released to reliably update." I'll just let that sink in for a moment.
This 'update connectivity' metric is vital to ensuring that devices are updated successfully, and that security patches have been applied and are working as expected. That eight-hour total, Guyer said,"allows for a successful download and background installations." Therefore, getting to grips with update connectivity is essential to prevent your devices from falling behind when it comes to updates.