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Remote Windows Update and Reboot for Multiple Computers

By Scott | Published: December 20, 2021

In BatchPatch you can trigger the Windows Update and reboot process on numerous computers all at the same time. Select the desired target computers in the grid, and then click on ‘Actions > Windows updates > Download and install updates + reboot if required‘ If you want this to occur automatically every month at a […]

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Managing Windows Updates Remotely on Numerous Computers

By Scott | Published: January 27, 2021

If you’re in need of a good way to remotely manage Windows Updates on your entire network of servers, desktops, workstations, laptops, and any other computers, you’ve come to the right place! We’ve put a lot of thought and effort into producing an application that enables IT systems administrators to easily install Windows Updates remotely […]

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Remotely Deploying Windows Feature Update Version 20H2 (the ‘October 2020 Update’) to Numerous Computers

By Scott | Published: November 4, 2020

Standard Deployment of Windows Feature Update 20H2 (and other feature updates/upgrades) with BatchPatch in Default/NON-Cached Mode Generally speaking, if you are using the April 2020 or newer release of BatchPatch, you can install Windows feature updates with the normal ‘Windows Update’ actions in BatchPatch, when running the application in standard, non-cached, mode. To do so, […]

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BatchPatch – New Version Released in April 2020

By Scott | Published: April 30, 2020

At the end of last week we released a new version of BatchPatch. Today I’d like to go over some of the new features available, some of which we think are going to be popular with our users. For a complete list of of changes, click on ‘Help > Check for updates > View changelog‘ […]

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Windows Update for Offline Computers and Disconnected Networks

By Scott | Published: December 31, 2018

It’s becoming increasingly common for companies and organizations to segregate at least some of their servers (and even non-server computers sometimes too) so that they don’t have any internet access. The goal in eliminating internet access for computers is virtually always to increase security by decreasing the attack surface or vector. However, while it’s true […]

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Deploying Windows Updates and Third Party Software Updates Quickly and Easily to Numerous Computers

By Scott | Published: August 20, 2018

OK, so you have a lot of computers on your network, and you need a way to quickly install Windows Updates and/or 3rd party software updates on all computers without having to connect to each computer individually to initiate and monitor the install. BatchPatch to the rescue! If you haven’t already done so, I would […]

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Creating a Recurring Scheduled Task in BatchPatch

By Scott | Published: March 5, 2018

Today I’m going to talk about the Task Scheduler, recurrence, and the alternative options available to BatchPatch users needing to create tasks that execute more than just one time. Let’s start with the standard recurrence options available in the Task Scheduler options. Scheduled Tasks with Standard Recurrence (Daily, Weekly, Monthly) To create a standard recurring […]

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Protecting Your Machines from the WannaCry Malware

By Scott | Published: May 16, 2017

By now most of you have surely read about the new WannaCry ransomware malware that has recently been disabling computers and networks all over the planet. Protecting your computers is very easy, but you have to care enough to make sure that you’ve done what needs to be done! Deploying the WannaCry Patch to Current […]

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Automated Windows Patching

By Scott | Published: September 28, 2016

Today I’d like to go over the automation options that BatchPatch provides for downloading and installing Windows updates on multiple computers. Update + Reboot Cycle First let’s look at the ‘Update + Reboot Cycle’ feature, which is available on the ‘Actions’ menu. Select ‘Actions > Windows updates > Update + reboot cycle > Modify default […]

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Offline Patch Management

By Scott | Published: August 31, 2016

One of the challenges that many administrators face is patch management for offline networks. In many cases it can be a bit of a catch-22. On the one hand we are charged with keeping the computers on the offline network 100% patched and up to date, so that they pass any security vulnerability audits. On […]

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