ProtectYourPC (Standard 8 Module Reference)
7/8/2014
Review the applicable Embedded Core modules and any examples for the ProtectYourPC setting in Windows Embedded 8 Standard (Standard 8).
This setting specifies whether Windows Update installs important and recommended updates automatically.
The following table shows the possible values.
Value |
Description |
|---|---|
1 |
Specifies the recommended level of protection for your device. |
2 |
Specifies that only important updates are installed. |
3 |
Specifies that automatic protection is disabled. Updates are available manually through Windows Update. |
There is no default value. If a value is not set, the Help protect your computer and improve Windows automatically dialog box opens during Windows Welcome.
Modules
The following table shows the modules that you can apply this setting to. In Image Configuration Editor (ICE), you can follow the corresponding path to set this setting for a module.
Module |
Path |
|---|---|
Products/Embedded Core/Shell-Setup/OOBE/ProtectYourPC |
XML Example
The following XML example shows how to disable automatic system updates.
<OOBE>
<ProtectYourPC>3</ProtectYourPC>
</OOBE>