Keeping your Overlake computer updated helps with security, performance, and reliability.

Whether you use a Windows or MacBook, the two most important things you can do are:

• Restart your computer regularly
• Install updates when prompted

Closing your laptop or putting it to sleep is not the same as restarting it.

Restart Your Computer

Restart your computer regularly and whenever something isn't working as expected.

Windows

Start > Power > Restart

Mac

Apple Menu  > Restart

Save your work before restarting.

Check for Updates

Most updates install automatically, but you can also check for updates manually.

Windows

1. Open Settings.
2. Select Windows Update.
3. Click Check for updates.
4. Install available updates and restart if prompted.

Settings > Windows Update > Check for updates

Mac

1. Open System Settings.
2. Select General.
3. Select Software Update.
4. Install available updates and restart if prompted.

System Settings > General > Software Update

Before Installing Updates

For larger updates:

• Save your work
• Connect your computer to power
• Allow enough time for the update to finish
• Do not force the computer to shut down while an update is installing

Having Problems?

If your computer is running slowly, an update will not install, or something isn't working:

1. Restart your computer.
2. Check for Windows or macOS updates.
3. Make sure your computer has available storage space.
4. Try again.

If the problem continues, contact the Tech Team.