Despite the launch of Windows 11 at the end of 2021, statistics reveal that the vast majority of users of the Microsoft operating system continue to use Windows 10, as they consider it more practical, attractive and secure. However, this version is not free of bugs and errors, such as the one that appears to us announced with the text: "Your device is missing important security and quality fixes."
This is a message that alerts us that there is a problem with the updates. We are going to explain what exactly it is about and, above all, what we can do to correct this error.
What does this message mean?
When we read on our computer screen "Important security and quality fixes are missing" what the system is trying to do is transmit a message to us. risk warning: If we do not execute the necessary updates, both the security and the quality levels necessary for the optimal functioning of Windows 10 will be compromised.
It should be noted that this is an update problem that It only occurs in Windows 1803 versions 1809 or 10.
This disturbing message hurts to appear out of the blue when signing in to Windows 10, especially when we put off new updates too often. And it is that, for its normal correct functioning, Windows 10 is in charge of install updates regularly, a perfect and necessary process to maintain, in this case, the security of your PC.
In addition to automatic updating, there is also the possibility of manually checking for updates in Windows 10. The latter is more effective, as long as it is done correctly, since if update errors occur (increasingly frequent), that is when You can see the message that gives the title to this post.
Causes causing the error
Now that we know that the origin of the error "Important security and quality fixes are missing from your device" almost always lies in the fact that our PC does not have all the security files it needs, let's see what are the most common reasons that give rise to this bug:
- Not having authorized our team to carry out the updates regular basis.
- incomplete installation of Windows Update.
- Windows 10 telemetry level configuration errors.
What risks does it entail?
If the message “Important security and quality fixes are missing from your device” only appears once, there may be no cause for concern. However, when it appears constantly we must turn on all the alarms. Our team may be in danger.
The threats are obvious: if there are security flaws, our PC will be exposed to all kinds of malware attacks. It is the closest thing to leaving the doors open to cybercriminals.
But even without going that far, when we have this error on the screen, it is likely that we are already experiencing minor glitches with our computer. If they are not corrected, these problems can go further and can massively affect our PC. In other words: it is a problem that we must take very seriously and that requires us to act immediately.
Solutions to “Important security and quality fixes are missing from your device”
Solving this error is essential to be able to install the basic updates for the security of our equipment. There are several ways to do it. These are the most effective:
Windows Update Troubleshooter
Windows Update has its own system to solve problems related to updates. To access it we must do the following:
- First we open the Windows settings.
- There we select «Update and security ».
- Then click on the option Troubleshoot, which is located on the left side.
- Finally, we click on "Run the Troubleshooter."
Manual installation of updates
It is another of the simple solutions to which we have already referred above. Is that how it works:
- In the start menu, we look for Windows Update.
- Let "Advanced Options".
- There we select "Update Options".
- Of the entire list that opens, only the first and second option must be activated.
- To finish, we restart the computer.
telemetry adjustment
It may happen that the telemetry level of our Windows 10 operating system is only adjusted under the security parameter, which can lead to the error that we are trying to solve. In that case, this is how we should act:
- We open the dialog box Run (Windows keys + R).
- In it we write this text: gpedit.msc
- We press Enter.
- In the left panel, we look for the option "Equipment configuration" and we select "Administrative Templates".
- Next, we first choose "Windows Components" & AFTER "Data Collection and Preview Builds".
- Now we enter the telemetry settings themselves by pressing "Allow telemetry."
- We check that it is activated and choose one of these three options*:
- Basic level.
- improved level.
- Full level
- To finish, we press "Apply" & AFTER "To accept".
(*) In any of them, you must avoid selecting the Security setting.
Installing Windows 10 modules
El windows 10 module installer is a feature that enables the detection, download, and installation of updates. If it is disabled, Windows Update will not perform any of its update functions. Hence the importance of verifying it and, if necessary, activating it. This is done as follows:
- First, we open the box Run with the key combination Windows + R.
- Then we enter the following text in the search bar: services.msc
- Click on "Accept".
- Then double click on the option "Windows Module Installer".
- Finally, in the "General" tab, click "Start".