This document outlines how to perform a Windows Update
on your Microsoft Windows PC. Microsoft frequently releases software that
fixes problems, glitches, and security holes that are found in the Windows
operating system. It is vital that your computer always be kept up-to-date
by always having these system updates.
Step 1: Connect To Windows Update
- Close all open applications that are running on your
system.
- Open up Internet Explorer.
- Click on the Tools menu, and select Windows Update.
- The Windows Update website should appear. If you
receive a Security Warning dialog, click Yes to proceed.
Step 2: Downloading Software Updates
- In the middle of the screen, click on the Express button.
- Your computer will begin searching for available
updates to download.
- You will be given a list of software that will be
installed.
- Click on the Install button to proceed with the
download.
- If you receive a license agreement dialog, click
Accept.
- The update(s) will now be downloaded and installed. You
can see the progress of this in the Windows Update – Web Page Dialog
window.
- When the downloading and installation is finished, you
will be brought to a summary page of all the software you selected, with
an Installation Complete notification. You may be required to restart your
computer.
- It is recommended you repeat this process to make sure
there are no more updates available for your computer.
Windows updates for Windows 7
Step 1. Click on check for updates manged by your system administrator or it might also check for updates online.
Step 2. Once the scan is completed, click on the "Install updates: button.