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Chapter 1: Maintaining Your computer www.gateway.com
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Updating Windows
Important
Windows Update can be controlled
through the Windows Security Center.
For more information, see “Modifying
security settings” on page 31 .
Help and Support
For more information about Windows
Update in Windows XP, click Start, then
click Help and Support. Type the
keyword
Windows Update
in the
Search box, then click the arrow.
Windows Update is the online extension of Windows that helps you to 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.
To run Windows Update:
1
Connect to the Internet.
2
Click Start , All Programs , then click Windows Update .
3
Follow the on-screen instructions.