How to Activate Automatic Windows Updates
NOTE: Windows Vista is per default configured for automatic updates. No action needed there.
Hint: Print out these instructions for easier reference!
1. In Windows XP, go to Start and select "Run…" (last item in the left column).
2. Enter "wuaucpl.cpl" into the emerging dialog box and press the Enter key or click "OK". A new dialog box appears:
3. Make sure that "Automatic (recommended)" is selected and choose the appropriate day(s) of the week and the time, when your computer is normally switched on and connected to the Internet.
4. Click "OK" again to close the dialog box.
Done!
Windows will now check and download automatically any security updates needed for Windows! However, when they are ready to be installed, a little icon appears in the lower right corner and a message will popup nearby. Click on it and follow the instructions to install the updates! Sometimes the Computer has to be restarted to complete the installation.
Failing to always install the recommended security updates leaves your computer wide open for any malicious attack!
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