Gateway DX430X, User Manual

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CHAPTER 6: Protecting Your Computer
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Security updates
To keep your computer secure, you need to keep Windows and your computer’s system software
up to date.
Windows Update
If a hacker finds a way to bypass the security features built into Windows, Microsoft creates a
high-priority Windows update to fix the problem. You should update Windows regularly to keep
your computer secure.
To update Windows:
1
Click ( Start ), Control Panel , then click Security .
2
Click Security Center . The Windows Security Center dialog box opens.
3
Click Windows Update . Windows checks the Microsoft web site to see if any updates are
available.
4
Click:
•
Install Updates to download and install updates on your computer. These updates
include security updates.
•
Install Extras to download additional Windows software for your computer.
Scheduling automatic updates
Use the Windows Security Center to schedule automatic updates. Windows can routinely check
for the latest updates for your computer and install them automatically.
To schedule automatic updates:
1
Click ( Start ), Control Panel , then click Security .
2
Click Security Center . The Windows Security Center dialog box opens.
3
Click Windows Update .
Help
For more information about Windows Update
,
click Start , then click Help and
Support . Type
Windows update
in the Search Help box, then press E
NTER
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