Installing Critical Fixes

Microsoft continues to issue updates to Windows, fixing problems and vulnerabilities as they’re discovered. To keep your computer running smoothly and to avoid new types of attacks, it’s important that you install any critical updates that Microsoft issues as soon as they’re available. Fortunately, the Windows Update feature does most of the work for you.

Configure Your Downloading

  1. Click the Start button, choose Control Panel from the Start menu, click Check For Updates in the Security section to display the Windows Update window, and review the status of your updates. If you’re not signed up to receive updates for all the ...

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