# Software Updater Service (Windows)

Software Updater Service automatically downloads and updates selected software applications on managed computers.

To add Software Updater to the Policy, go to _Add Policy > Deep Freeze Windows_ > _Software Updater >_ select _Enable (install and inherit settings from Faronics Default policy)_ or _Enable (Install and use below settings)_. Selecting this option installs Software Updater on all computers using this Policy.

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Selecting _Enable (install and inherit settings from Faronics Default policy)_ or _Enable (Install and use below settings)_ installs Software Updater on the computers whenever the computers check-in. The computers check-in based on the heartbeat specified in [Cloud Agent Settings](general-settings/cloud-agent-settings)_._

* Enable (install and inherit settings from Faronics Default policy) – installs the service and inherits settings from the Faronics Default policy. Selecting this option saves time in configuring all the policy settings. Selecting this option makes the settings for the current policy read-only.
* Enable (Install and use below settings) – installs the service and uses custom settings. Selecting this option will allow you to customize the settings for this service in the current policy.
* Disable will not install the service or will uninstall the service from the computers whenever the computers check-in.
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You can configure settings for the Software Updater through various tabs. The configuration settings for Software Updater through various tabs are explained further in this chapter.

* [Application Tab](software-updater-service-windows/application-tab)
* [Software Deployment Tab (for Usage Stats Ultimate Only)](software-updater-service-windows/software-deployment-tab-for-usage-stats-ultimate-only)
* [Windows Update Tab (for Ultimate only)](software-updater-service-windows/windows-update-tab-for-ultimate-only)
* [Advanced Options Tab](software-updater-service-windows/advanced-options-tab)
* [Windows Update Dashboard](software-updater-service-windows/windows-update-dashboard)

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The software updates occur during a maintenance period. After configuring the settings in the Application Tab and Advanced Options Tab, you must configure the settings in the [Maintenance Period](general-settings/maintenance-period) Tab. The selected applications will be installed and updated as per the settings in the [Maintenance Period](general-settings/maintenance-period) Tab.
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