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Do I
really need to do Windows updates?
Yes!
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.
How do I know if I need an update?
Windows Update scans your computer and provides you with a tailored
selection of updates that apply only to the items on your computer.
During the scan, a list of categories appears under Welcome
to Windows Update and the number of updates that are available
in each category is noted in parentheses.
Critical Updates are important!
Any update that is critical to the operation of your computer
is considered a "Critical Update," and is automatically
selected for installation during the scan for available updates.
These updates are provided to help resolve known issues, and
to protect your computer from known security vulnerabilities.
Whether a critical update applies to your operating system,
software programs, or hardware, it is listed in the "Critical
Updates" category.
How does it all work?
Follow a simple, three-step process to get the updates you need
to keep your computer up-to-date:
When you enter Windows
Update, click Scan for updates.
As you browse through the available updates in each category,
click Add to select the update of your choice and add it to
the collection of updates you want to install. You can also
read a full description of each item by clicking the Read more
link.
When you have selected all the updates you want, click Review
and install updates, and then click Install Now.
Note Some updates may require that you restart your computer.
Save your work and close any open programs before beginning
the installation process.
Have questions about an update?
Each update is accompanied by a brief description and a Read
more link. Click Read more at any time to view information that
is specific to each update. Included in this information are
system requirements and, if applicable, instructions on how
to use and how to uninstall the update.
To see the list of updates you have installed from Windows Update,
click View installation history.
