Jeff Brown - Updating Microsoft Windows Security Patches
Drive by downloads, viruses and other types of attacks against your computer are counting on you not keeping up with the security patches from Microsoft Windows. When your computer falls behind, doors are left open for attackers because vulnerabilities are not fixed.
In your computer, Microsoft Windows Update looks after downloading these security patches when Microsoft Windows Update is turned on so it will run automatically. If Windows Update is turned off, you run the risk of an attack being successful against you.
So how do I update Microsoft Windows? Below is a screen shot of the Windows Update dialogue box where you can choose whether Windows Windows Update installs updates automatically or the feature is turned off.
To open the Windows Update dialogue box:
- Click the Start button
- Click on Control Panel on the right side of the Start Menu.
- Select Security Center from all the icons present.
- Select Automatic Updates from icons present.
- Windows Update dialogue box appears.
To keep your computer protected, check to make sure that "Install updates automatically (recommended)" is selected. That's the green shield with the white checkmark.
Using Windows Update to Check For Security Patches
To run Windows Update, perform the following:
- Click the Start button
- Select All Programs
- Select Windows Update
- Select Check for Updates
- Install Updates as required
Watch 12 minute video showing how to Use Windows Update
If you need more information or you are not sure, ask someone near you to show you how to update your Microsoft Windows Security and Critical Updates. You need to learn this important process for yourself. If you want to contact Alpha Computer, go to the Contact Us page.
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