Click on the link above and install all critical updates. These critical updates contain patches for known security holes and other potential dangers to the Windows OS.
(Some first time visitors may be asked to accept/trust the Microsoft Website. Check the TRUSTED box and continue by clicking on OK/CONTINUE)
Once the page opens and loads, click on SCAN FOR UPDATES.
The website will check your computer for needed updates.
If your scan indicates there are critical updates to install, click on REVIEW AND INSTALL UPDATES. Once you have selected the updates to install, you will be prompted with 1-3 User Agreements. Accept the User Agreements and continue.
If your computer is up to date, the message will display no critical updates available and show 0 by the number of critical updates and service packs.
Windows XP/2000/98/Me updates along with Driver Updates are optional. They may give your system added functionality, but are not required.
All Critical Updates and Service Packs should be installed. Some updates are required to be done individually, while others can be bundled together and installed at the same time. The Windows Update site will guide you as you try to update. Some systems may be required to update and reboot several times. Service packs can be time consuming and require up to an hour of processing.
Microsoft releases updates frequently. You should check for Windows Updates each week.
Most computers in our school district are set to download critical updates automatically. When a new update is downloaded, a small Windows globe appears in the system tray located near the clock on the taskbar. Simply click once on the globe and select install.
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appears in the system tray located near the clock on the taskbar. Simply click once on the globe and select install.