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Windows XP Updates

This is the Microsoft's online extension of Windows. It’s where you find the most recent updates for your operating system, software programs, and hardware. Windows Update scans your computer and lists the code updates needed on your system. Then you can choose whether to download and install them. Of these are security patches that protect your system from hackers.
  1. To Open Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support.

  2. Under “Pick a task,” click Keep your computer up–to–date with Windows Update. ( The first time you Open Windows Update Website, click Yes when prompted to install any required software or controls).

  3. Click Scan for updates to find out about recent releases for your system.

  4. Click Yes when prompted to install any required software or device drivers.

NEVER!!! Install patches, updates removal tools, etc, that you receive in email. They are all created and infected by viruses!!!
 
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