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Surface Pro: Change Windows Update settings

You can set Windows Update to install recommended updates automatically or to just let you know that they're available. Windows Update won't add any apps without asking for your permission or take away anything you already have.

To change your Windows Update settings:

1.From the Start screen, open the Search charm, type control panel and press Enter.

2.Tap or click System and Security, then tap or click Windows Update. From here you can:

∙See your current settings and change them if you’d like

∙View your update history

∙Check for updates

3.To turn on automatic updating, tap or click Change settings. Under Important updates, choose Install updates automatically (recommended).

Note If you have questions about automatic updates, see the topic Windows automatic updating: Frequently asked questions on Windows.com.

Surface firmware updates

Firmware is software that controls how the hardware functions. When a Surface firmware update is available, you’ll see a notification on your Surface. When you get this notification, follow the on-screen instructions to update Surface using Windows Update.

Note If you turn off automatic updates on Surface Pro, you won't get notifications about Surface firmware updates. You can't turn off automatic updates on Surface RT.

Important

∙Plug your Surface into a wall outlet before updating your firmware.

∙If Touch Cover or Type Cover is attached when you turn on your Surface, Windows Update will check for firmware updates for the attached keyboard.

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Getting Started Guide Published February 9 Version Microsoft Contents Microsoft Microsoft Meet Surface Surface RT Surface Pro Keyboards Surface accessoriesHow does Windows RT differ from Windows 8 Pro? Video adapters Power supply Get Help and Support Setup Plug in and turn on Windows setup Lock screen and signingAdd accounts How to sync Google services Add your email accountsPOP email? Add a photo service to the Photos app Add social network accounts to the People appOutlook Express, Windows Mail, or Windows Live Mail Introducing Surface Touch, keyboard, mouse, and penNew look of Windows Familiar desktop App commandsSwitch apps Charms Cloud connected Connect devices or a second screen Multiple accounts and parental controls Get to know the new Windows Start screen Your favorite things Touch swipe, tap, and beyond TapSlide to scroll What we say How to do it Rotate Charms Search, Share, Start, Devices, and Settings Copy and paste using touch How to search Change Windows settings Tips Share photos, links, and more Share a linkShare a photo Get to know Surface Battery and powerHow much battery charge is left? Charge Surface Power states On, off, sleep, and restart On, sleep, off, and restartSleep, wake, and lock Lock Choose when the screen dims and turns offTouchscreen Wake and unlock To change when the screen dims or turns off Lock the screen orientation Connect Surface to a second monitor Adjust screen brightnessChange other screen settings Use the on-screen keyboard Change the on-screen keyboard settings Sound featuresAdjust the volume Hide the keyboard Add sound accessories Touch Cover Keyboard, mouse, and penKeyboard covers Fold back or close Trackpad Type CoverTrackpad gestures How do I change the trackpad settings? If the Trackpad Settings app isn’t workingHow do I change the mouse pointer speed? Mouse Pen Mail All about appsBuilt-in apps SkyDrive Video PeoplePhotos Music Calendar App commands-where are they?Internet Explorer Games Show app commands Change app settingsSwitch between apps Switch to the last app you were using Switch to an app you were using recently Close apps Use two apps side by side snap apps Install and uninstall appsSnap the last app you were using Snap an app you used recently Install apps App updatesUninstall apps Surface Pro Install a desktop program Surface Pro Uninstall a desktop program What is a local account? AccountsWhat type of account do I have? What is a Microsoft account? Benefits of using a Microsoft accountCreate a user account Family Safety Sign Set up a picture passwordSet up a PIN Unlock Surface and sign Forgot my password How do I change my password? Themes and desktop backgrounds Personalizing SurfaceChange your background, colors, and account picture Customize the Start screen Notifications Pin or unpin appsRearrange and resize tiles Microsoft Connect devices To set up a printerTo see if the printer is already installed and working Printing How do I print something? Can’t print?Printer compatibility Add a Bluetooth device Add a device using PC SettingsAdd a device using Control Panel Add, view, and manage your devices and printers Connect Surface to a TV, monitor, or projector Manage your devices Device compatibility How much local storage space do I have? Storage, files, and backupSurface storage options Removable storage options MicroSD memory card SkyDrive Cloud storageUSB flash drive or hard drive Tap or click Open folder to view files Libraries Files and foldersFile Explorer Move files to your Surface Use a USB flash drive or microSD memory card Back up files using File HistoryConnect to a network computer Use SkyDrive Microsoft Connect to a wireless network Disconnect from a wireless networkNetworking Join a homegroup Surface Pro Join a domain Accessing files on other computers Connect your Microsoft account to your domain account Airplane mode Manually check for Windows updates Surface and Windows UpdatesWindows Updates See your Windows Update history Surface firmware updates Surface Pro Change Windows Update settings Clean and care for Surface Touchscreen careCover and keyboard care Battery care That’s it