Monday Morning Technology Tips!

Microsoft Windows Update  http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/en/default.asp

Why go there? Why update windows? The website above is the address to Microsoft Windows Update. The main reason to go there is to get updates for your operating system on your computer. This site will scan your computer and give you the critical updates you need to keep your computer running smoothly. It will also ensure that your computer is safe from outside threats by downloading the latest security patches. Also by downloading the current updates periodically it saves IT time when upgrading power campus etc..

How to update : When to Update ( about a half an hour to an hour before you leave work, this way you won’t disrupt your normal work tasks, when you run the scan it will tell you approximately how long the updates will take although it always takes longer than their estimate ) also note if it is the first time you have scanned your computer it will prompt you and inform you there are security issues when scanning your computer just hit yes and continue.

1. go to http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/en/default.asp

2. You will see the screen below click on scan for updates. ( This will scan the computer and search for the critical updates your computer may need first. )

3. After Microsoft has scanned your computer it will inform you of the critical updates first. There might be several available the site will step you through installation and may periodically ask you to reboot your computer. You simply need to follow instructions Microsoft supplies and complete what you begin. This is all you need to do to keep your computer operating system updated and secure from new threats on the web. Note on the image below look to the left of the screen and you will see under Welcome you can “Pick Updates to Install” The most important updates are the critical updates and service Packs.