Why should I update my operating system?
Updates help to protect your computer from viruses, worms, and other threats as they are discovered.
If you are using Microsoft Windows® Me, you can use the Automatic Updates feature to automatically download current and future Windows security updates when your computer is on and connected to the Internet.
In this step, we'll tell you how to turn on Automatic Updates.
Turn on the Automatic Updates feature
- Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
- Double-click Automatic Updates.
Tip: If Automatic Updates does not appear, click view all Control Panel options. - Select an Automatic Updates setting. Microsoft recommends selecting Automatically download updates and notify me when they are ready to be installed. Follow the rest of the steps to complete setting up Automatic Updates. Remember, your computer must be on for updates to be installed.
Your computer is now set up to receive critical and security updates automatically.
Tip: If you're not using Automatic Updates or to get updates in addition to critical and security updates, visit the Windows Update site. If you use Microsoft Office, visit the Office Update site to install the latest security releases.
Your next step toward a more secure PC
Completing the following task will better protect your PC.
