Update Your Windows VPS

Published 8 June 2026 · By Host Havoc Technical Support Team

Keeping your Windows VPS up to date improves security and stability. Windows Update is built in and straightforward to run.

You must be connected to your VPS before starting. If you have not done that yet, see Connect to Your Windows VPS via Remote Desktop.

Warning: Do not close the Remote Desktop session or restart the VPS manually while an update is installing. Let the process finish on its own.

Run Windows Update

  1. Connect to your Windows VPS via Remote Desktop.
  2. Open the Start menu, search for Settings, and open the application.
  3. Select Update and Security.
  4. Select Windows Update.
  5. Click Check for updates. Windows may already be downloading updates in the background.
  6. Click Install now when updates are available.
  7. Wait for all updates to finish installing.
  8. When prompted to restart, allow the VPS to reboot.
    Windows Update Install Now screen

Reconnect after the reboot

After the reboot your Remote Desktop session will disconnect. Do not panic and do not force a restart from the control panel.

Note: Windows can take several minutes to apply updates during the restart cycle. Wait a few minutes, then attempt to reconnect using Remote Desktop. The VPS will become available once the login screen appears.

Before you update

We always recommend backing up your server files before installing updates. It is not uncommon for an update to cause unexpected issues, and a recent backup lets you restore quickly.

For backup options, contact the Host Havoc support team.