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Microsoft Windows Update

Get Updated with Windows Update

1. Using Internet Explorer, go to the web site: http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com
2. Click Scan for Updates.
3. In the Pick updates to install, click Critical Updates and Service Packs.
4. Click Review and install updates.
5. Select updates and then click Install Now.  You may have to restart your computer after the updates have installed.
6. Continue to run Windows Update until no additional Critical Updates and Service Packs are available.

Turn on the Automatic Updates Feature

1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
2. Click System to open the System Properties dialog box.
   • Tip: If the System category is not visible, click Switch to Classic View on the upper left of your the window.
3. On the Automatic Updates tab, check the box next to Keep my computer up to date.
4. Choose a setting. Microsoft strongly recommends choosing Automatically download the updates, and install them on the schedule that I specify
5. If you choose the option to automatically download and install the updates, you must then select a day and time for your computer to install the downloaded updates. With this option, updates are downloaded in the background when your computer is connected to the Internet.
   • Tip: Be sure to pick a day and time when your computer will be turned on. We recommend a daily update. Always save your work before leaving your computer because some downloads require your computer to reboot

For more information on Automatic Updates please visit Microsoft's Update site.

Additional Software Updates

• If you use Microsoft Office, visit the Office Update Site for the latest updates and security patches.

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Last Updated: 04/24/2008