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How to Install All Current Updates/Patches

Installing updates is a very important process in using software, especially operating systems.  It fixes bugs and closes up security holes that may have been present.  You usually want to update all Critical Updates; however, you can also install Optional Updates if you choose.

You can get to Windows Update from Internet Explorer (IE):

  • If you don’t have the Tools Menu, you can click on the Gear on the far right to get to Windows Update.
  • To add the Menu Toolbar, right click just right of your tab and check Menu Bar.

Windows Operating System

Window 10

  • Click on Start / Type in Windows Updates in the search box labeled as Search the web and Windows

or

  • Click on Start / Click on Settings / type in Windows Updates in the search box
  • Click on either Windows Update settings or Check for updates
  • Click on Check for updates

Windows 8 / 8.1

  • You can find Windows Updates from the Tools Menu in IE

Windows 7

  • Click on Start / search for Windows Update and run
  • Click Check for updates
  • It will scan your computer for any needed updates. If any are found, they will be listed and the Install Updates button will be clickable.
    Click Install Updates.
  • Once the updates are done installing, you might be asked to restart the machine. Save and close any programs you have open and restart.

Windows XP

  • Open Internet Explorer
  • Click on Tools > Windows Update*

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*If the Windows Update webpage does not show up, please consult the FAQ or ask for help.

  • On the Windows Update webpage, click on Express.

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  • It will scan your computer for any needed updates.
    If any are found, they will be listed and the Install Updates button will be clickable.
    Click Install Updates.

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  • Once the updates are done installing, you might be asked to restart the machine. Save and close any programs you have open and restart.

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Even if it does not ask you to restart, you should restart your machine just to be safe.

 


Other Software

Please consult the software company’s website for any available updates.