What is the IU Microsoft Update Service, and how do I configure my computer to use it?

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Note: If you have been redirected to this page from the msupdate.iu.edu URL, it is because you cannot directly connect to that site with your browser. The URL is part of the configuration to be done in the Group Policy Editor; see the "Configuring your computer" section below.

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About the IU Microsoft Update Service

The IU Microsoft Update Service is a quick and effective way to help secure your computer. It automatically installs patches and updates to a computer running Microsoft Windows and supported Microsoft software.

This service provides the same updates that you receive through Windows Automatic Update, but since it is hosted on the IU network, patches will download faster than if you were to download them directly from Microsoft.

When you connect your computer to the IU Microsoft Update Service, your computer will compare its currently installed patches with those available on the update server. If any patches or updates are missing, your computer will download and install them automatically.

Currently, the IU Microsoft Update Service provides updates for the following products:

Windows versions and products

Windows 7
Windows 7 64-bit
Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows Vista
Windows XP
Windows XP 64-bit
Windows XP 64-bit Edition Version 2003
Windows 2000
Windows Embedded
Defender
IE8 Installer
IE7 Installer
Media Dynamic Installer
Vista Dynamic Installer
Ultimate Extras
Ultimate Language Packs
Windows Live
Windows Small Business Server
Windows Server 2008
Windows Server 2003

Other Microsoft products

Bing
Computer Cluster Pack
Developer Tools, Runtimes, and Redistributables
Expression
Forefront
HPC Pack
Internet Security and Acceleration Server
Microsoft Codename Max
Microsoft Core XML Services
Microsoft Lync Server and Microsoft Lync
Microsoft Security Essentials
Microsoft Streamlight
Microsoft System Center Data Protection Manager
Network Monitor
Office
Office Communicator Server and Office Communicator
SDK Components (CAPICOM)
Silverlight
SQL Server
System Center Virtual Machine Manager
System Center Online
Systems Management Server
Virtual Server
Visual Studio (2005 only)
Zune

Note: This service is only one part of properly maintaining and securing your computer. The IU Microsoft Update Service does not guarantee installation of patches, and therefore is not a substitute for patch administration on your computer. You should use additional tools to manage your computer's patches; see the Verifying successful patch installation section below, and also What is Windows Update, and how do I use it to update my Windows installation?

Configuring your computer

Download the installation file from IUware.
Note: You must log in before you can download software. If not already logged in, click Login, enter your Network ID, and then click Login. Once you're logged in, click Download.
Save the file to your computer, and run the installer.
Note: On computers running Windows XP, you must right-click the installer, select Run as, and select an administrator account. On computers running Windows Vista and Windows 7, you may be prompted to allow administrator access when you run the installer.

Note: At Indiana University, the University Information Security Office (UISO) recommends that you normally refrain from running your Windows computer as an administrator. For more, see What is the principle of least privilege?

Verifying successful patch installation

To verify that patches have installed properly, you can use Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer 2.2.

You can also use Secunia Personal Software Inspector (PSI) to check for missing security patches and vulnerabilities in the software installed on your computer.

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Last modified on November 15, 2011.