# Automatic Updates

The following preferences can be changed on the Automatic Updates page:

Option | Description | Default
--- | --- | ---
Automatically search for updates and notify me | When selected, Update manager will automatically search for update, as defined by the update schedule | not selected
Update Schedule | Look for updates on each startup, or once a day or some day a week, at a predefined time. | on startup

Updating Eclipse with the update manager

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