Windows Updates?

newmann · Oct 5, 2022

I posted in my other thread I got a new xps 15 9520 and it has windows 11 pro. I set it up with a microsoft account and then created a local account. I had restarted my laptop several time. I think only once it had message of updates.

Now when I type in windows updates in search, I see a ton of windows updates. Do I download all these updates even if I don't know what they are? Many seem to be dell drivers as well but aren't the required drivers already downloaded?

The thing is when you get a new laptop, you should always download all these updates right?

TechnoMage2021 · Oct 6, 2022

You're kidding, Right?
On an install, one of the first programs I run is one that DISABLES MS UPDATES.
As a computer tech, I've taken way too many Service Calls to fix computers that were damaged or disabled by MS Updates.

I can disable updates manually, but I find running the little program to be faster and more efficient.

Cheers Mate!
TM

wimorrison · Oct 6, 2022

I have never had an issue with any Win11 update, or Dell update. These updates are released to improve performance, stability and security. You should install all of them and make a backup of the updated system.

Almost all the issues I am asked to fix are resolved by installing the updates issued.

Dru2 · Oct 6, 2022

newmann said:
I posted in my other thread I got a new xps 15 9520 and it has windows 11 pro. I set it up with a microsoft account and then created a local account. I had restarted my laptop several time. I think only once it had message of updates.

Now when I type in windows updates in search, I see a ton of windows updates. Do I download all these updates even if I don't know what they are? Many seem to be dell drivers as well but aren't the required drivers already downloaded?

The thing is when you get a new laptop, you should always download all these updates right?

Be aware in the time the PC was manufactured, shipped, and waiting to be bought, there would have been numerous updates released. Given these are Windows updates, yeah.... you should update.

On the other hand, if you buy into the tin-hat world, or believe in the nay-sayers who rail against updates, well... Me? Yeah, I'd update.

Senecio · Oct 6, 2022

+1 from me in favour of installing the updates offered by Windows. The only problem I've ever had with installing drivers etc, was when I ran a third party driver updater. If you don't install the windows updates, you will be exposing your pc to malware risk.

jvickers · Oct 6, 2022

Update. As @Dru2 said, there probably were a lot of updated between the time the OS was installed and you bought the computer.

newmann · Oct 6, 2022

When I go to settings, windows updates these are what it shows

Complete updates to maintains security of your device.

Your device is missing important security updates. Make sure to keep your device on and plugged in and so updates can complete.

Download and install all

Dell, Inc - Firmware - 0.1.6.0

Realtek Semiconductor Corp. - Extension - 10.0.22000.1

2022-09 Cumulative Update Preview for .Net Framework 3.5 and 4.8.1 for Windows 11, version 22H2 for x64 (KB5017271)
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Intel - net - 22.150.0.3

Intel Corporation - SoftrwareComponent - 3.1222.608.4

2022-09 Cumulative Update for Windows 11 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5017321)

Realtek Semiconductor Corp. - MTD - 10.0.226.21357

Intel Corporation - Extension - 3.1222.608.4

Intel Corporation - Bluetooth - 22.150.0.6

Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool x64 - v5.105 (KB890830)

Intel Corporation - Extension - 31.0.101.3301

Nvidia - Display - 30.0.15.1272

Intel Corporation - Extension - 30.0.101.1368

Intel Corporation - Extension - 30.0.101.1109

Blue logo info... 2022-09 Cumulative Update for Windows 11 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5017389) is available

So do I download and install all here? What about the last Cumulative Update for Windows 11 Version 22H2? That I think is separate.

newmann · Oct 6, 2022

Okay so apparently from what I am reading on another thread, do not install the update below for dell laptops? That below seem separate from all the updates above.

2022-09 Cumulative Update for Windows 11 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5017389) is available

newmann · Oct 6, 2022

Okay so I went ahead and clicked install all. I then noticed the first program out of all these programs was installing this one below from the list.

2022-09 Cumulative Update for Windows 11 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5017321)

It is showing 80% and installing. How do i immediately stop this install? All the other programs are showing as pending install. Is there a way to prevent this install fro m happening? Or is this install okay?

wimorrison · Oct 6, 2022

Just let it finish, you won’t have an issue

newmann · Oct 6, 2022

The update below shows Pending restart

2022-09 Cumulative Update for Windows 11 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5017321)

Is this a big mistake downloading this? Can i still undo it? There is a thread where people said a cumulative update to version 22h2 is not good for dell laptops and i just got the dell laptop. What am is uppose to do now? It is now installing all the other programs in the list. I did X out the last one though.

2022-09 Cumulative Update for Windows 11 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5017389) is available

wimorrison · Oct 6, 2022

Not an issue on my dell laptops …

newmann · Oct 6, 2022

wimorrison said:
Just let it finish, you won’t have an issue

But there is a thread that said to avoid a certain cumulative update for windows 11 version 22h2. So that one i already completed is okay?

What about the last one on the bottom? I X that one.

So this below is okay? But I can't undo it?

2022-09 Cumulative Update for Windows 11 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5017321)

newmann · Oct 6, 2022

Okay I restarted the laptop and it is installing the updates.

newmann · Oct 6, 2022

It shows

Updating your firmware. Do not power down your system

Flash Progress

Updated System BIOS

So this is normal? This is flashing your BIOS? Because I never done this before. It is doing this with many programs one after another?

wimorrison · Oct 6, 2022

Absolutely normal for the bios to be updated, just let it do it’s thing and all will be ok

newmann · Oct 6, 2022

Okay. Well I never updated BIOS ever in any old laptop I ever had.

So it shows it is done.

Now when I go back to settings and windows updates, the only update it shows available now is the one I mentioned earlier at the bottom.

2022-09 Cumulative Update for Windows 11 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5017389) is available

This is the one update separate from all the other updates. Do not download this cumulative update? There is a letter i in a blue circle next to it so this isn't a required update right? So don't update this?

pparks1 · Oct 6, 2022

newmann said:
Okay so I went ahead and clicked install all. I then noticed the first program out of all these programs was installing this one below from the list.

2022-09 Cumulative Update for Windows 11 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5017321)

It is showing 80% and installing. How do i immediately stop this install? All the other programs are showing as pending install. Is there a way to prevent this install fro m happening? Or is this install okay?

You want the windows cumulative updates to install. Those are the collection of updates that Microsoft has released for your operating system that should ABSOLUTELY be installed.

I always install the latest updates on all of my boxes. I also work with thousands of servers at work and we always roll these updates out to our servers and workstations.

pparks1 · Oct 6, 2022

wimorrison said:
Absolutely normal for the bios to be updated, just let it do it’s thing and all will be ok

Um, this is not normal, not from WINDOWS UPDATES at least.

Perhaps if you are using a Dell Utility to run your updates you might be prompted to download and install a BIOS update. But if you click on Start, type WIndows Update and run that utility, you are not going to bet a BIOS update.

newmann · Oct 6, 2022

Is there a reason this cumulative update is different from the entire list of other updates though? This was separate. I assume its a completely new one or something?