About once a month Microsoft pushes updates that help make your computer run better and improve security. It's important that you install these updates. There are actually two different products. Windows Update is the older of the products and just handles software updates for the Windows program. Microsoft Update is the newer, and includes all Microsoft products. It's good to update your MS Office programs as well. For a great explanation of the Microsoft Update process click here. In its entirety it's a long read, but very worthwhile.
You should make sure that your computer is configured to automatically download and install Windows updates. If you are using Windows XP, follow these steps:
You should make sure that your computer is configured to automatically download and install Windows updates. If you are using Windows XP, follow these steps:
- Click "Start"
- Right Click on "My Computer" and select "Properties"
- Select the Automatic Updates tab and configure appropriately for your situation.
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