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Managing Updates for Windows IoT Devices

Overview

Staying current with the latest Windows IoT updates ensures security, performance improvements, and new capabilities for your embedded devices. This guide provides best practices, step‑by‑step instructions, and resources to help you manage updates efficiently.

Update Types

  • Security patches – Critical fixes released monthly.
  • Feature updates – New APIs and tools released semi‑annually.
  • Driver and firmware updates – Hardware‐specific updates.

How to Update

  1. Open Windows IoT Core Dashboard on your development PC.
  2. Select the target device from the Devices list.
  3. Click Check for Updates and wait for the scan to complete.
  4. Review the list of available updates and click Install.
  5. Monitor the progress bar; the device will reboot automatically after installation.

For headless deployments, use PowerShell:

Invoke-Command -ComputerName <DeviceIP> -ScriptBlock {
    Install-Module -Name WindowsIoTUpdate -Force
    Import-Module WindowsIoTUpdate
    Get-IoTUpdates | Install-IoTUpdate
}

Best Practices

  • Schedule updates during low‑traffic windows.
  • Maintain a backup image of critical devices.
  • Test feature updates on a staging device before mass rollout.
  • Use Group Policy or MDM for centralized control.

Download Links

Official release packages are available on the Microsoft Download Center. Use the links below for the latest builds:

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