What is the IU Microsoft Update Service?
Note: If you have been redirected to this page from the msupdate.iu.edu URL, it is because you cannot directly connect to that site with your browser. The URL is part of the configuration to be done in the Group Policy Editor. For configuration instructions, see At IU, how do I configure my computer to use the IU Microsoft Update Service? The IU Microsoft Update Service is a quick and effective way to help secure your computer. It automatically installs patches and updates to a computer running Microsoft Windows and supported Microsoft software. This service provides the same updates that you receive through Windows Automatic Update, but since it is hosted on the IU network, patches will download faster than if you were to download them from Microsoft directly. When you connect your computer to the IU Microsoft Update Service, your computer will compare its currently installed patches with those available on the update server. If any patches or updates are missing, your computer will d