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Windows
Update
Is your
Windows up to date?
Windows Update is a program
Microsoft designed to allow the end user to patch bugs and update their
operating systems. It's already integrated into your system and its free
to use. These instructions should guide you through the Windows Update
process:
Warning: Before downloading updates.
Some updates are known to cause problems especially with some computer
brands. If you are unsure if you computer may have a problem, contact your
computer person or computer manufacturer.
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Log onto the internet with Internet
Explorer.
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Click tools at the top then Windows
Update
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When you click Windows Update it
directs you to a website. From here click Product Updates.
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At this point it may ask you if you
want to install the software. This is usually shown in a box that pops
up on the screen with a bunch of legal jargon. It may take it a
little while for this box to pop up so please be patient. Say yes
to this box to install the software.
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Once you say yes to the installation
it then checks the hardware and software on your system to see what is
installed. It will say Please Wait on the screen in a small pop up
type box. This process does take a few minutes especially the first
time you update so be patient.
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When the Please Wait goes away you
should see a list of updates. In front of every update listed is a
check box. Be sure to get all of the critical updates. Note:
Some updates need to be installed by themselves. Window update will
prompt you when one of these files is selected.
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Click on the download icon. You
can find this by going back up to the top or going down to the bottom.
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After clicking on the Download Icon
you get to another screen that summarizes what you have selected.
Review the list and click Start Download. This starts the download
process. You may have to accept a license agreement. The
time varies on how many updates are needed and the speed of your
connection.
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When the updates have been downloaded
they will automatically install. Once installed you may be prompted to
restart you computer. Restart your computer and your done.
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