How to Install Windows Updates Remotely with Patchifi

Keeping your Windows devices updated is crucial but doing it manually, one device at a time, is not just outdated, it’s risky. Whether your workforce is remote, hybrid, or globally distributed, patching endpoints across different networks shouldn’t be a logistical nightmare. 

That’s where Patchifi comes in. 

Patchifi is a lightweight, cloud-based patch management solution that lets you remotely install Windows updates across all your endpoints with no VPNs, no domain join, and no interruptions to users. 

In this post, we’ll walk you through how to remotely deploy Windows updates with Patchifi, and how to keep your environment secure and compliant with minimal effort. 

Why Remote Patch Management Matters 

Remote devices are often: 

• Offline during patch windows 

• Unreachable via traditional tools 

• Left behind due to manual workflows 

This leads to inconsistent patching, security gaps, and compliance issues all of which put your organization at risk of breach. 

Patchifi solves this by offering: 

• Cloud-native remote patch deployment 

• Silent background installations 

• Real-time visibility into patch status 

No complex infrastructure. No on-prem servers. Just fast, policy-driven patching that works from anywhere. 

How to Remotely Install Windows Updates with Patchifi 

 Here’s how simple it is to get started: 

Step 1: Enroll Devices in Patchifi 

Start by installing the lightweight Patchifi agent on each endpoint you want to manage. This can be done manually, via email invite, or using an RMM tool for bulk deployment. 

Works on: 

• Windows 10, 11 

• Windows Server (2016, 2019, 2022) 

Once installed, devices report into your Patchifi dashboard

regardless of location.

Step 2: View and Filter Available Updates 

From the Patchifi console, head to the Patch Status tab. Here, you’ll see: 

• All available Windows updates 

• Device-level patch history 

• Pending, failed, and completed patches 

 Use filters to prioritize: 

• Critical updates 

• Security patches 

• Specific KB numbers or CVEs 

Step 3: Configure Your Patching Policy 

With Patchifi, you can create custom patching policies to match your business needs. Choose how and when updates are applied: 

• Silent mode (no user notification) 

• Maintenance windows 

• Device group targeting (e.g. by department or region) 

• Auto-reboot or defer reboot options 

You can set different policies for test groups, high-priority assets, or low-risk devices. 

Step 4: Deploy Windows Updates Remotely 

Once your policy is live, Patchifi automatically applies Windows updates based on your schedule or you can trigger an immediate deployment with one click. 

Behind the scenes, Patchifi: 

• Downloads the update silently 

• Verifies integrity 

• Applies the patch 

• Monitors success/failure in real-time 

Users won’t be interrupted, and you stay fully in control. 

Step 5: Monitor and Report 

After deployment, head to the Reports tab. You’ll get: 

• Live patch status for every device 

• Success and failure rates 

• Logs and audit trails 

• Exportable CSV or PDF reports for compliance 

Patchifi even flags devices that need attention so you can resolve issues before they become threats.  

Bonus Features That Make Patchifi Stand Out 

• No integration headaches – Fully standalone platform 

• 100+ third-party apps supported – Patch Chrome, Zoom, Adobe, and more 

• No VPN required – Works over standard internet connections 

• Lightweight agent – Minimal resource impact on endpoints 

• Auto-retry logic – Failed patches are retried automatically 

 Final Thoughts... 

Installing Windows updates remotely shouldn’t involve jumping through hoops or relying on outdated tools. With Patchifi, patching becomes proactive, automated, and reliable no matter where your devices are.  

If you’re an IT manager, MSP, or sysadmin looking for a better way to manage Windows patching across a distributed workforce, Patchifi is built for you.