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| | Get Computer UpdatesCopy write Microsoft Corp. If you are using Microsoft® Windows Me, you can take advantage of Automatic Updates, which can automatically download the latest Microsoft security updates while your computer is on and connected to the Internet. (If you are not sure what version of Windows you are using, you can find out by following the instructions for checking your operating system version). To use Automatic Updates to download and install any future critical security updates from Microsoft: - Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
- Click Automatic Updates.
If you don't see the Automatic Updates icon, click view all Control Panel options on the upper left of the window. 
Click Automatic Updates - Choose an Automatic Updates setting. We recommend automatically downloading the updates. Follow the rest of the steps to complete setting up Automatic Updates.
Click Automatically download updates and notify me when they are ready to be installed
You will now download all future updates automatically. If you haven't used Automatic Updates in the past, you may have missed some updates, however. Here's how you can bring your computer up to date: - Go to the Windows Update Web site at http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com.
- On the Windows Update site, click Scan for Updates. Windows Update will scan your computer and give you a pre-selected list of critical updates.
Click Scan for updates
Note: Slower modems may take several hours to download all recommended updates the first time you use Windows Update. Your download times will vary depending on how long it has been since you last updated and your modem speed. To reduce download times, run Windows Update when you will not be using your computer for other Internet-related tasks.
- In the Pick updates to install list on the left side of your screen, click Critical Updates and Service Packs. Windows Update will create a list of the updates appropriate for your computer.
- Click Review and install updates. Select the updates to install, then click Install Now You may need to restart your computer after installing the updates.
Click Review and install updates
Note: Be sure to go back to Windows Update after rebooting to check for any additional downloads. You may need to do this several times.
Important note for Microsoft Office users. You should also visit the Office Update site to install the latest security releases. |
