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What is Windows Update?
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 such as system files, device drivers, service packs,
and new Windows features. This should take only a few minutes on campus;
however it may take longer from dialup connection.
What
are Product Updates?
Product Updates are a catalog
of fixes, updates, and enhancements to Microsoft Windows and the Microsoft
Office Products. Look at the catalog and
download any and all security updates and software patches that apply to your
installed software. You can download all
of these security patches and updates from the Web and install them to your
computer.
To
update your system files using Windows Update
**Note: For Windows 2000 or XP, you must be
logged on as an administrator or a member of the Administrators group in order
to complete this procedure.
1.
Go to
Windows Update at the Microsoft Web site at http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com
(This website is very busy at times. If
you get an error, we recommend to please try again
later.)
2.
Scan
for Updates.
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To Update Microsoft Windows- click on the link that says “Scan For Updates” directly on the homepage. A catalog of Windows updates will appear
after you have scanned.
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To Update Microsoft Office- on the Windows Update page, and select the “Office Update” link at the top
of the page. Then click the “Check for
Updates” link on the Office update page.
After scanning is completed you will be presented with a catalog of
Office updates.
**Note: The first time you go to
the Windows Updates page, click Yes when prompted to install any required software or
controls.
What
do I need to do?
Product
Updates make it easy to download updates and enhancements to the software on
your computer. We recommend you do this
on a monthly basis and every time you install any new software. The following steps apply to updating both
Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office.
1. First, browse the catalog.
2. When you decide you want a certain
component, click the box next to it. A check mark appears in the box. Before
you choose to download a component, click the "Read this first" link
for important information, including:
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A more detailed description of the component
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How to begin using the component
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Instructions for uninstalling
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Support policy
**Note: Be sure to download any Critical Updates recommended for your
system. Critical Updates will fix known problems (such as security issues)
specific to your computer.
3. When you have selected all the components
you want (you may uncheck any selected components you don’t want), click the Download button.
4. A page appears. Make sure that all the
components you want are in the list. To make a change, click the Back button.
5. Click the Start Download button. All components you selected will be
downloaded, and
installed.
6.
When you see the Installation Complete message, you're
done! Some components may require you to restart your computer after
installation.