Windows Updates

Information Technology recommends users configure their computer to download and install critical updates automatically (this option is only available for Windows 2000 and XP). However, users can update manually at any time. Follow these instructions to update your computer by visiting the Microsoft Windows update site.

• Open Internet Explorer
• From the Tools menu, choose Windows Update
• Click Scan for Updates
• Critical updates will be added automatically if available
• On the left click Windows XP to view optional updates
• Choose updates to install by clicking the Add button next to each desired update
• Click Review and install updates
• Click Install Now
• Click Accept
• Reboot if prompted
• This process should be repeated until no critical updates are available for installation

Setup automatic Windows updates

This option will setup Windows to automatically apply windows updates for you at a scheduled time.

Windows XP theme

• Click Start
• Click Control Panel
• Click Performance and Maintenance
• Select System
• From the System Properties window
  • Click the Automatic Updates tab
  • Check Keep my computer up to date
  • Select Automatically download the updates, and install them on the schedule that I specify
  • IT recommends the default setting, every day at 3:00 AM

Windows 2000 or the Windows XP classic theme

• Click Start > Settings > Control Panel
• Double-click System
• From the System Properties window
  • Click the Automatic Updates tab
  • Check Keep my computer up to date
  • Select Automatically download the updates, and install them on the schedule that I specify
  • IT recommends the default setting, every day at 3:00 AM