Software Center

Using Software Center to Install OS Updates

The following covers installing an OS update using Software Center in Windows 10.

Prerequisites

• You must be on-campus to perform an OS upgrade.
• It's highly recommended you run the upgrade while on a wired network connection.
• Ensure that you have saved all your work, as once the upgrade starts, it cannot be stopped and it will reboot several times.
• Generally, the upgrade only takes an hour, but it may take longer. I would recommend running it when you leave campus for the day to ensure it has time to complete.

Upgrade Process

1. Review the Prerequisites section above and ensure that you meet the requirements.
2. Click on the magnifying glass icon in the lower left of the Task bar and type "Software Center" into the search bar.

   

3. Once in Software Center go to Operating Systems. Click on the link to the upgrade.

   

4. On the next screen click on Install.

   

5. You'll see a pop-up asking you to confirm the install, click Install.

   

6. Your machine will begin downloading and installing the OS upgrade.
7. Once complete, you will see a standard lock screen and will be able to log in to the machine.

Force Software Center to Update

In some cases, the available software list within Software Center is incomplete or outdated. To force the list to update, please do the following:

1. Open Control Panel
2. Select System and Security
3. From the list, select Configuration Manager
   1. Select the Actions tab.
   2. Select Machine Policy Retrieval & Evaluation Cycle, then click Run Now
   3. Select Software Inventory Cycle, then click Run Now
   4. Select Application Deployment Evaluation Cycle, then click Run Now
4. The available software in Software Center should update soon. Pressing the F5 key within the Software Center window will refresh the list.