How to Update Your Computer?

Are you aware if your PC has been in the best condition it could be? This is a method to get started should you want to boost efficiency of your PC: making sure your computer is up-to-date! Microsoft releases security updates on a regular basis to ensure that your computer is safe from intrusive hackers and their systems infiltrating software. Learn from this guide how to keep your computer up to date. www.webroot.com/safe

To determine if your system is up-to the latest version, you can run Windows updates by following these instructions:

  • Click Start, and search Windows update in the search box. Run Windows Update.
  • Click to check for Updates.
  • To upgrade your system, simply click Install updates.

Optional Updates

There are two kinds of updates that you could download in your system, critical update and optional. In default, Windows Update will prompt users to install only the most essential updates. Additionally, optional updates are also available by clicking the option to install optional updates. After you've chosen the updates you would like to install then select OK.

These are generally ones that aren't crucial to secure your system, but can improve the functionality of your current software and devices.

Automatic Updates

It is possible to keep your computer always up-to-date by turning off automatic updating. Windows will download important and suggested updates. Following these steps, you will no need to start Windows Update manually:

  • Click Start and then search for windows updates in the box for searching.
  • Run Windows Update.
  • Click on Change setting in this panel.
  • Choose to Install Updates automatically (recommended) under the Important update.
  • Select Provide me with recommended updates in similar to how I get important updates under recommended updates , and then click OK.

If you're using an shared computer You may wish to grant other users permission to install updates by choosing "Allow all users" to install updates on the computer under Who is able to install updates. This is only applicable to manual updates as automatic updates are installed on all users.

If you're like me, and you like to be able to track every installation on your PC you can check for updates, but let me decide if I want they should download or install using the Important Updates option. This lets you read the details of each update prior to installing them and downloading them to your PC.

Other Program Updates

You may also permit Windows Update to update other Microsoft applications by following these steps following Windows Update is running:

  • Click on Change Settings in that panel on the left.
  • Select Update me for Microsoft products and look for any new optional Microsoft software updates when I upgrade Windows Under Microsoft Update.

By looking in the configurations of the individual software, you might be able to automate updates in them too. The majority of antivirus programs have this option.

Making a routine of upgrading your computer could help you avoid problems due to incompatible software or outdated drivers. It's also a great option to safeguard your data while using Windows. If you'd like to know more details on updates for software that are not listed in Windows Update, you can go to the official website of the manufacturer or publisher. Make it a habit to keep up-to-date and secure! www.webroot.com/safe

 

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