How do I make sure that Windows updates and patches are applied to my WorkSpaces?

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View the installed updates

By default, WorkSpaces performs Windows updates and patches. Each WorkSpace receives updates from Windows Update. To verify that your Windows WorkSpace is up to date, view all installed updates on your system. For more information, see How do I see installed updates? on the Microsoft website.

Set up self-managed updates

To install Windows updates within a self-defined maintenance window, set up self-managed updates. To configure your own updates, you can use Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) or Configuration Manager. To use WSUS, see Deploy Windows Server Update Services on the Microsoft website. To use Configuration Manager, see Deploy software updates on the Microsoft website.

For AutoStop WorkSpaces, you must turn off the maintenance mode and start the AutoStop WorkSpace during your maintenance window. You must also increase the AutoStop Time duration to allow updates to complete during the maintenance window. It's a best practice to set the AutoStop Time duration to 2-3 hours.

When you perform Windows updates and maintenance, it's a best practice to change your WorkSpaces state to Maintenance. When you finish the updates, change the state of the WorkSpace back to Available.

Related information

Configuring Automatic Updates by editing the registry on the Microsoft website

Maintenance in WorkSpaces Personal