You can click on that shortcut to check for Windows 7 updates. However, the shortcut cannot be pinned to the taskbar unless you edit its target properties.
Hold the right mouse button as you drag it onto the desktop. When you release the mouse button, click Create Shortcuts here. Then right-click the Windows Update desktop shortcut, and click Properties to open the window in the shot below. Click Apply and OK to close the Properties window. Join , subscribers and get a daily digest of news, geek trivia, and our feature articles. By submitting your email, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
With a bit of work however, we can get it pinned to the Taskbar or Start menu and here we will show you how. This opens Window Update Properties and under the Shortcut tab type in or copy the following into the Target box. Now you have it pinned to the Taskbar and can use it like anything else you would have pinned there.
Hopefully this geeky trick will come in handy for someone who wants easier access to their Windows Updates. Use Google Fonts in Word. Use FaceTime on Android Signal vs. Customize the Taskbar in Windows What Is svchost. Best Smartwatches. Best Gaming Laptops. Best Smart Displays. Best Home Security Systems. Best External Solid State Drives. Best Portable Chargers.
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