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Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer
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Updating Windows
Windows Update helps you keep your computer up-to-date.
Use Windows Update to choose updates for your computer’s
operating system, software, and hardware. New content is
added to the site regularly, so you can always get the most
recent updates and fixes to protect your computer and keep
it running smoothly. Windows Update scans your computer
and provides you with a tailored selection of updates that
apply only to the software and hardware on your computer.
For information on running Windows Update, see “Windows
Update” in the online User Guide. Windows Update can also be
controlled through the Windows Security Center. For more
information, see “Protecting Your Computer” in the online User
Guide.
Using BigFix
Your computer may have BigFix installed (not available in some
locations). BigFix monitors your computer for problems and
conflicts. It automatically gathers information about the latest
bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on the
Internet. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by
flashing the blue taskbar icon. To fix the problem, click on that
icon to open BigFix.
To start BigFix:
1
Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools,
then click BigFix.
2
To learn more about BigFix, click Help, then click
Tutorial.
Help
For more information about Windows Update, click Start , then click Help
and Support . Type windows update in the Search box, then press E
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