When is the monthly software patch day?
The fourth Thursday of every month. Note that we may postpone patches until the following month if the fourth Thursday of the month is during Finals Week or is a holiday when the University is closed.
How will this impact me?
If your University-owned Dell or Apple computer has patches that need to be installed, they will be installed on the fourth Thursday of the month. Note that if your computer is missing patches from more than a month ago, we may install those patches at any time to keep your computer current with the other computers on campus. A reboot is typically required.
How will I be prompted to reboot / restart?
On the fourth Thursday of the month, if your computer needs a restart, you will be prompted to do so late in the afternoon. Choose "Take Action" to restart immediately or "Snooze" to delay the process for up to 2 days (48 hours) as shown below.
When you receive the Confirmation Required prompt, click the Restart Now button.
For Windows, you may see a Windows Update blue screen while rebooting / restarting.
