Keep Up With Microsoft Updates

What Are Microsoft Updates?

If you use Microsoft Windows (or another Microsoft operating system) as your operating system, then it’s very important to keep up with all of the updates that Microsoft puts out periodically.

Updates can help protect your computer from viruses, worms and general program bugs and flaws. If you don’t update frequently, you run the risk of your computer running slowly and losing information.

Microsoft Updates - What exactly is Windows Update?

Windows update is the name of the Web site where you can find all of the necessary updates you need for your Windows operating system and Windows hardware. These updates can help protect your computer from the known security threats.

Microsoft Updates - How Does Windows Update Work?

First, you visit the Web site. Windows update can automatically scan your computer and tell you the updates your computer might need for your software and hardware. Once the scan is completed, you are able to choose from a list of relevant updates and select the ones that you want installed on your computer.

Microsoft Updates – I’ve Heard about Automatic Updates, What are They?

Windows allows you to choose a setting called Automatic Updates. Choosing this setting allows Windows Update to install High Priority Updates to your computer as they are released. You have the say in how and when the updates are installed.

Microsoft Updates – What Are the Different Types of Updates I Can Install?

There are three types of updates you can install on your computer:

High Priority: These updates are critical to your computer’s “health” and basic operations. These updates include security updates and service packs.

Software:  These are completely optional updates and include things like Media Windows Player. None of the software updates are necessary, but they can help you do cool things like download music and movies.

Hardware: These updates are also optional, and they include updates for your drivers and hardware devices, such as scanners, printers and video cards.

Microsoft Updates – What’s the Difference Between Custom and Express Updates?

If you want an easy and quick way to make sure that your computer has all the necessary updates, choose Express Install. This allows you to install all of the critical updates in one click of your mouse. If, however, you’d like to pick and choose the updates to be installed on your computer, then select Custom Install.

For most people, the best thing to do is to turn on the Automatic Updates so that you don’t have to worry about keeping your computer safe and up-to-date. For more information, visit the Windows Update site.