NOTE: If patches and service packs are automatically approved for auto-deployment a message, advising you of such status is displayed. To manually approve patches/service packs click the link that enables you to change the status manually approve patches/service packs.
NOTE: For more information on how to enable patch auto deployment during scheduled scans refer to the
Creating a scheduled scan section in this manual.
From the Common Tasks ► Advanced options configure the patch approval for auto-remediation advanced options.
1. Click Advanced Options… to view advanced options dialog.
The Manage applicable scheduled scan… option enables you to configure scheduled scans that trigger auto-deployment of patches and service packs. For more information on how to use the
Manage applicable scheduled scan feature refer to
Managing scheduled scans section in this manual.
1. Click on Configuration ► Microsoft updates ► Patch Auto-Download ► Click on link in the right pane.
NOTE: Selecting
All patches downloads all patches issued by Microsoft, regardless of whether these are required for deployment. The
Only needed patches option downloads only the patches required for deployment.
4. To change the timeframe during which patch downloads are performed click on the Timeframe tab and specify the required details.
NOTE: GFI LANguard can use patch files downloaded by Microsoft WSUS when deploying missing patches and service packs on target computers. To enable use of Microsoft WSUS downloaded files select the
Use files downloaded by Microsoft WSUS when available option and specify the path from where the Microsoft WSUS downloaded patches are retrieved.
5. Click OK to finalize your settings.
