Windows Update


Microsoft finds flaws and security holes in their products on a daily basis. The good news is that they acknowledge and patch them as fast as possible. If it's Wednesday it's Windows security patch day is the new tune at Microsoft! It is vital that you use Windows Update on a regular basis to keep ahead of the curve. Install all critical updates and security patches. You need to be online to access Windows Update.

To program Windows Update automatically

  1. Open the Control Panel.

  2. Click System under Performance and Maintenance.

  3. Click the Automatic Updates tab.

  4. Check Keep My Computer Up to Date.

  5. Under Notification Settings, check the middle button ”Download the updates automatically and notify me when they're ready to install.

  6. Click Apply.

To access Windows update manually

  1. Click the Start menu.

  2. Select All Programs.

  3. Select Windows Update.

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Figure 12.22: The System Properties Automatic Updates tab

Figure 12.23: Windows Update on the Start menu
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Figure 12.24: The Windows Update site

There are three tools without which no modern computer is secure:

  • A good spyware scanner

  • A good antivirus program

  • A good personal firewall




Invasion of Privacy. Big Brother and the Company Hackers
Invasion of Privacy! Big Brother and the Company Hackers
ISBN: 1592000436
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2004
Pages: 135
Authors: Michael Weber

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