Operating System Updates -- It is imperative that you keep your operating system patched and up to date to help ensure that your computer will be protected against known virus and spyware threats. To make sure that your computer is up to date please follow these instructions:

• Windows Vista
  • Make sure that you are connected to the Internet
  • Click on your start menu, select All Programs and then choose Windows Update
  • On the left, click Check for updates to see if your computer needs updates.
  • To setup automatic updates, on the left click Change settings and then
    choose the recommended option and set when you want your computer to
    download and install new updates. Note: this is the best and safest option
  • Then click OK at the bottom
• Windows XP
  
  • Make sure that you are connected to the Internet
  • Click your start menu and then click programs (or All Programs) and click on Windows Updates at the top of the list
  • When the page loads, choose Express and the computer will check for available updates and install them automatically.
    • If you would like to see what updates are available, you can also choose
      Custom and it will allow you to pick and choose which updates to
      install. We do highly recommend that you install all critical
      updates.

• Mac OS X
  • Make sure that you are connected to the Internet
  • Click on the Apple icon in the upper left hand corner of the screen
  • Choose Software Update
  • Your computer will automatically search for updates and show you if you have any updates that need to be installed
  • Click the Install button
  • To setup automatic updates, open the System Preferences from your dock on Applications folder in Finder
    • Choose Software Update and setup your comptuer to check for updates weekly and to download important updates automatically