Windows XP Updates - Keep Your Computer Up To Date

Windows XP Updates is usually set on when you buy a new computer and most users are not aware this feature exists.

As long as it remains on you have nothing to worry about.

The on setting allows the computer to check with Microsoft for any updates of the operating system that need to be downloaded to your system.

A notice from Microsoft that updates to your system need to be downloaded usually comes on to inform you to begin the update.

Checking the Window XP Updates

Screen - Control Panel Icon

Select Start > Control Panel.

Screen - Automatic Updates Icon

Select Automatic Updates.

Screen - Automatic Updates Window

Select Automatic (recommended).

Make sure that this setting is active so you will continue to receive your update Windows XP automatically.

Once this setting is active you can close these windows and know your system will be updated regularly.

Confirm Windows XP Updates is Up-to-Date

You now know your system is set to receive your update Windows XP regularly but you're not sure if you have the latest updates from Microsoft.

Go to this link at Microsoft - Microsoft Windows Update to find out if your system has the latest update Windows XP.

Your computer system will automatically be checked by Microsoft to let you know if your system needs update Windows XP with the latest changes.

You should follow up and take this step if you're not sure because you will confirm whether you do or do not need to update Windows XP.

The first screen will invite you to select the Recommended Express Button to continue the update Windows XP check of your system.

Screen - Recommended Express Check

Go ahead and select the Express button.

If no changes need to be updated and your computer system has the latest updates, you will get a clean bill of health.

Screen - Review and Install Update Windows XP

If you get a clean bill of health, you're done.

If not, take the recommended update Windows XP from Microsoft and continue the update process.

Conclusion So what you have done is checked to make sure your Windows XP Updates are set on your system.

You also went to Microsoft to be sure that you downloaded all the recommended update Windows XP from Microsoft.

You have that peace of mind knowing you are protected with the latest fixes from Microsoft.

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