This short guide will show you how to turn on a feature in both Windows 7 and Ubuntu 12.04 (Precise Pangolin) to automatically download and install critical updates. Normally, both systems will prompt you if there are security updates pending to download and install.
Well, if you want to be proactive and install critical updates for your systems, then you’ll want to enable this feature. Enabling it will better protect your systems and close any vulnerabilities that your systems may have before they’re exploited. These two systems may be different, but are almost similar in many functions. Almost anything you do in Windows 7 can be done in Ubuntu 12.04.
So, without wasting anymore of your time, let’s get going.
Enabling Automatic Security Updates in Windows 7
To enable this feature, go to Start –> and search for ‘Turn automatic updating on or off’
Finally, choose to install updates automatically. You may also choose the time that this will happen.
Enabling Automatic Security Updates in Ubuntu 12.04 (Precise Pangolin)
To enable this feature in Ubuntu 12.-04, press Ctrl – Alt – T on your keyboard to open Terminal. When it opens, run the commands below to enable it.
sudo dpkg-reconfigure unattended-upgrades
Finally, choose yes when prompted as shown below.
That’s it!
Enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
How to enable automatic security updates in Windows 7?
To enable automatic security updates in Windows 7, go to Start, search for 'Turn automatic updating on or off', and choose to install updates automatically.
What is the benefit of enabling automatic security updates in Windows 7?
Enabling automatic security updates in Windows 7 helps to proactively protect your system by installing critical updates and closing vulnerabilities before they can be exploited.
How can I enable automatic security updates in Ubuntu 12.04?
To enable automatic security updates in Ubuntu 12.04, open Terminal by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T, then run the command 'sudo dpkg-reconfigure unattended-upgrades' and choose 'yes' when prompted.
Why should I enable automatic security updates in Ubuntu 12.04?
Enabling automatic security updates in Ubuntu 12.04 helps to keep your system secure by automatically downloading and installing critical updates, reducing the risk of exploitation.
Are Windows 7 and Ubuntu 12.04 similar in terms of automatic updates?
Yes, both Windows 7 and Ubuntu 12.04 offer the option to enable automatic security updates to ensure that critical updates are installed without manual intervention.
Can I customize the timing of automatic updates in Windows 7?
Yes, in Windows 7, you can choose the time for automatic updates to occur by accessing the 'Turn automatic updating on or off' settings.
Is there a specific command to enable automatic updates in Ubuntu 12.04?
Yes, in Ubuntu 12.04, you can use the command 'sudo dpkg-reconfigure unattended-upgrades' in the Terminal to enable automatic security updates.
What steps are involved in turning on automatic updates in both Windows 7 and Ubuntu 12.04?
To turn on automatic updates in Windows 7, search for 'Turn automatic updating on or off' in Start and choose automatic installation. In Ubuntu 12.04, open Terminal, run 'sudo dpkg-reconfigure unattended-upgrades', and select 'yes' when prompted.
