<Update_Name> - Update Properties

Applies To: Windows 7, Windows Vista

The Update Properties tab of the <Update_Name> dialog box enables you to view the following information for each Microsoft® Windows update:

• The update title, affected operating system, and date of release from Microsoft

• The severity assessment and bulletin number, as determined by the Microsoft Response Center (MSRC)

• The severity assessment and deployment status, as determined by your organization

• The associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for the update

• A list of files and registry entries that might be impacted by the update

To access the Update Properties tab of the <Update_Name> dialog box

1. Click Analyze from the Quick Reports pane.

2. Click Updates from the Update Impact Reports heading in the Quick Reports pane.

   The Updates screen appears.

3. Double-click the update for which you want to see the associated details.

   The <Update_Name> dialog box appears, with the Intersecting Applications tab showing.

4. Click the Update Properties tab.

Using the Update Properties Tab

On the Update Properties tab of the <Update_Name> dialog box, you can perform the following actions:

• Review detailed update information

• Select your deployment status for the update. For more information, see Selecting Your Deployment Status.

• Categorize the update. For more information, see Categorizing Your Data.

• Select your severity assessment for the update. For more information, see Selecting Your Severity Assessment Rating.

See Also

Concepts

Update Impact Report - Updates
Phase 2: Analyzing Your Compatibility Data
Sending and Receiving Compatibility Data