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How to scan for Windows updates on devices from Hexnode?
Maintaining the security and performance of Windows devices is essential for any organization. Regularly installing the latest patches and updates is one of the most effective ways to achieve this.
With the ‘Scan for updates’ action introduced by Hexnode UEM, IT administrators can quickly scan for Windows updates across the devices from a centralized console and identify any available updates, along with their type, download size, installation size, and status. It allows IT administrators to prioritize the deployment of updates based on these attributes, ensuring the security and stability of the devices.
Scan for updates
To initiate a scan for updates on Windows devices:
- Login to your Hexnode UEM portal.
- Navigate to Manage > Devices.
- Select the desired Windows device.
- Navigate to Actions > Scan for updates.
- Click on the Patches and Updates sub-tab.
This will scan all the updates available for the Windows devices and list them under the Patches and Updates sub-tab, along with the details regarding each update. The last scanned date and time are updated every time the Scan for updates action is executed.
The table below outlines all the attributes of the updates displayed in the Patches and Updates sub-tab.
| Attribute | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | The name of the available update for the device. |
| Type | The category of the update, such as OS updates or app updates. |
| Download Size | The size of the update file that needs to be downloaded. |
| Installation Size | The amount of storage space required to install the update. |
| Installed Version | The version of the OS or app currently installed on the device. |
| Latest Version | The latest version of the OS or app available for installation from Windows Package Manager. |
| Status | This indicates the current status of the update. It can be: Installed, Installable, Failed, Approved, or Pending Reboot. |
These updates can be filtered based on All Updates, Installed Updates, Installable Updates, Failed Updates, or Updates Pending Reboot.
If the Scan for updates action is not successful even once, the Patches and Updates sub-tab will display a message indicating that no updates are available, along with the current Windows OS version and the date and time of the last successful scan.
