Security Updates; Windows Update - Gateway DX4710 User Manual

Security updates

To keep your computer secure, you need to keep Windows and your computer's system software
up to date.

Windows Update

If a hacker finds a way to bypass the security features built into Windows, Microsoft creates a
high-priority Windows update to fix the problem. You should update Windows regularly to keep
your computer secure.
To update Windows:
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Scheduling automatic updates
Use the Windows Security Center to schedule automatic updates. Windows can routinely check
for the latest updates for your computer and install them automatically.
To schedule automatic updates:
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CHAPTER 6: Protecting your computer
Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Security.
Click Security Center. The Windows Security Center dialog box opens.
Click Windows Update. Windows checks the Microsoft web site to see if any updates are
available.
Click:
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Install Updates to download and install updates on your computer. These updates
include security updates.
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Install Extras to download additional Windows software for your computer.
Help
For more information about Windows
click Help and Support. Type the keyword Windows update in the Search
box, then press E .
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Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Security.
Click Security Center. The Windows Security Center dialog box opens.
Click Windows Update.
Update, click Start, then