Add Updates to an Image (Standard 7 SP1)

7/8/2014

Once a Windows Embedded Standard 7 image is deployed, it is important to keep that image up to date by applying updates to the device. In order to reduce any potential risks, we recommend that you test all updates before applying them to devices in the field.

The recommended method of applying updates is to create a configuration set with Image Configuration Editor and then use DISM to apply that configuration set. For more information, see Maintain an Image Using a Configuration Set and DISM.

In This Section

Method	Requirements
Windows Update	Installed image must include the package Windows Update User Interface with the Action property set to Install, and the Disabled property set to False. Device must have internet connectivity. Only Critical and Important updates offered by Windows Update will be installed.
Windows Standalone Update Installer	Installed image must include the package Windows Update Standalone Installer with the Disabled property set to False. Device must have access to the update packages (.msu) files for Standard 7 that you want to apply.
DISM	Device must have access to the update packages (.msu) files for Standard 7 that you want to apply (offline installation only).OrDevice must have access to an answer file or configuration set created with the updates you want to apply.

See Also

Tasks

Maintain an Image Using a Configuration Set and DISM
Add Microsoft Updates to an Image Using Windows Update Standalone Installer
Apply Updates to an Image Using DISM

Concepts

Add Updates to an Answer File using Image Configuration Editor