Updating the Windows™ target

About this task

You can use the Windows™ operating system tasks to update the target software, on a Windows™ computer. These tasks apply any new enhancements and fixes that are included in the chosen version to the target configuration that is already installed. To initiate a task, complete the following steps:

Procedure

  1. Click Updates > Windows in the navigation tree.
  2. Select the Fixlet that is relevant to the version of the target that you want to upgrade to.
    For example, Updated BigFix® Remote Control Target for Windows is now available! (Version 9.1.2).
  3. In the Task window, review the description and follow the instructions in the Actions box to initiate the task.
    For example,

    Task to update the windows target
  4. In the Take Action window on the Target tab, select the relevant option for determining which targets to install the target update on.
  5. Click OK.

Results

The summary screen shows the progress of the task.

The selected targets are upgraded to the version of target software that is applicable to the chosen update.