Install and Apply MultiPoint Server Software Updates

There are different ways that you can install and apply software updates to the computer that is running MultiPoint Server, including the following:

  • Use Windows Update to apply automatic updates.

  • Manually install new software on the computer that is running MultiPoint Server.

This section provides information about how to complete these procedures for MultiPoint Server.

Register for automatic updates from Windows Update

After you have completed installing the software that you require on your computer that is running MultiPoint Server, you should register for automatic updates from Windows Update. Windows Update provides automatic updates to MultiPoint Server by installing security and other updates for the operating system on a set schedule. Windows Update is not turned on by default. Therefore, you must manually request automatic updates from Windows Update. For more information about how to register for updates from Windows Update, search for Windows automatic updating in Windows Help and Support.

You can set up a schedule for updates to be installed during a time when there are few or no users on your system. However, if you turn off the computer at night, you might want to manually install the updates when you turn on the computer again.

Additional updates to other Microsoft programs, such as Microsoft Office, are provided by Microsoft Update. For more information about how to register for updates from Microsoft Update, search for Update Microsoft Office in Windows Help and Support.

Install new software on MultiPoint Server

When you are logged on as an administrative user, you can install new programs either in maintenance mode or from a station that is in normal mode. You can install new software on your MultiPoint Server system so that all users can run the software, or so that only you can use the software, depending on the installation and licensing options of the software. For more information about how to install software on the computer that is running MultiPoint Server, see MultiPoint Manager Help.

Important

You must comply with the license terms for the programs you use on MultiPoint Server. If you are using other Microsoft programs or any third-party programs with this Microsoft software or service, the terms that come with such programs apply to your use of them. Microsoft may deem any failure to comply with such terms to also be a breach of your license from Microsoft.