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Should Microsoft Automatic Updates run on Windows 7?

Fresh5 days ago
Mar 15, 2026385 views
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I have recently come across two Win 7 PC's which were configured by a professional however they both had Microsoft Automatic Updates disabled. The PC's are mostly for home use. What legitimate reason could there be for this? (The users have ample download limits).

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For home use, best bet is to leave AU on, there really isn't a good reason not to. In a managed environment, there are usually testing/dev machines available, and a more robust security plan in place such as GPO and a business grade firewall to keep…

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