{"id":1593,"date":"2021-08-12T18:58:50","date_gmt":"2021-08-13T01:58:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.karlstechnology.com\/blog\/?p=1593"},"modified":"2021-08-12T19:00:33","modified_gmt":"2021-08-13T02:00:33","slug":"what-are-optional-windows-updates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.karlstechnology.com\/blog\/what-are-optional-windows-updates\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are Optional Windows Updates?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">And are the optional updates necessary?<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>To keep the Windows 10 operating system working properly, Microsoft releases automatic updates. These updates include bug fixes, security enhancements, and upgraded features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Optional updates are found in the System Settings, under Windows Updates. These aren\u2019t automatically implemented into the operating system. This is due to the lack of necessity of keeping the OS running smoothly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.computerrepairchandleraz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screenshot-2020-12-11-095633-700x335.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-88\" \/><figcaption>\u201cIf you have a specific problem, one of these drivers might help. Otherwise, automatic updates will keep your drivers up to date.\u201d<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While these kinds of updates are voluntary, they do have a purpose.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/703430\/what-is-an-optional-quality-update-on-windows-10\/\">How-To Geek<\/a>&nbsp;states, \u201d These fix stability issues and other problems in Windows. Some of these may be&nbsp;optional hardware driver updates. You have the choice of whether or not to install these\u2014it\u2019s up to you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Patch Tuesday completes a once-a-month update, arriving on the second Tuesday. These patches pertain to a large amount of bug fixes all rolled into one \u201ccumulative\u201d update.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So do you have to download and install these optional updates? No. However, if you are experiencing computer issues, it wouldn\u2019t hurt to check out the list of options available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>For inquiries with Windows 10 updates, call us at&nbsp;<a href=\"tel:1-800-620-5285\">1-800-620-5285<\/a>. &nbsp;Karls Technology is a nationwide computer service company with offices in many major cities. This blog post was brought to you from our staff at the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.friscocomputerrepairservice.com\/\">Frisco Computer Repair Service<\/a>. 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