Introduction
Windows update is a free service for all Microsoft Windows operating
systems to keep current with the latest software and security patches.
Users are able to access the windows update page by going to http://www.windowsupdate.com.
Why do a Windows Update?
Keeping your system up-to-date will increase reliability, security
and often give you better functionality from your software. The
largest benefits come from the security updates available for download,
as they will help protect your computer from viruses, spyware, worms
and trojans.
How to Windows Update
To update your computer system via windows update, follow the below
commands:
- Connect to the internet
- Open your web browser and type http://www.windowsupdate.com
into the address bar.
- Once the site has loaded, click the “Scan for Updates”
link on the page. This will then start to scan your computer for
required updates.
- Once this has been completed, Click on the “Critical
Updates and Service Packs” in the left panel and select
the security update you would like install. Best practice for
users is to install all available security patches, as most users
will require them.
- Then click on “Review and Install Updates” to review
what you have selected.
- To install the updates, Click on the “Install Now”
Button and follow the simple prompts to finish the installation.
- At the end of the process, you maybe required to restart your
computer system for the patches to take effect.
How can Linknet Help?
Linknet updates our website at http://www.linknet.com.au/
with the latest, vital security patch links, which resides under
the general notices section. We recommend that all the vital patches
that we list should be installed.
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