Best Option settings for updates

Hello,
i have been setting up windows 7 (64 bit) on a laptop for a friend who's not very computer savvy. Even worse than me. I've agreed to help him with it but don't see him often, (about every 3 months) should i set Win updates to full automatic or use the "download but let me choose which updates to install" option? The reason i ask is that some people tell me updates sometimes go wrong and cause problems. He doesn't store any info. Such as bank details so not as concerned about data theft and only in touch with him about every 3 months. Any suggestions as to the best option to use?

I would set it to just install important updates only and to download and install automatically. Usually how I set it up for people when restoring their machines to a clean install. Most ppl won't remember to install updates and it will just sit in the task bar saying it has new updates and they might not notice it. I believe that would be the best option for someone who is not the most tech savvy.

Hello Coaster,

Since you do not know how well he maintains his system, it may be best to set Windows Updates to automatically update and install them. Only the critical, important, and recommended updates gets installed automatically anyways. This way at least these will be installed for him until he installs any available optional updates.

Hope this helps some, :)
Shawn

Sorry, but there's not a delay setting.

If you like, you could make sure that System Protection is turned on for the Windows drive (C: ). This way if an update causes an issue, he could just to do a system restore to undo it. :)

You're most welcome Coaster. Glad we could help. :)