Windows Update
Windows Update
Microsoft regularly releases updates to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Applying these updates is an important step to protecting the security of your computer. To run Windows Update, select the Windows Update icon in the Start Menu or from the Tools menu in Internet Explorer. You can also access Windows Update by visiting and clicking the Windows Update link. Click the Scan for updates link to begin the Windows Update process.
Windows XP and some versions of Windows 2000 allow you to apply updates automatically. Select the Automatic Updates Control Panel from the Start Menu to configure automatic updates.