This is generally a simple process, but not without it’s pitfalls.
Windows Vista, like all PC operating systems, requires periodic updates to function properly in the varied and changing computing environment. New software is introduced, new viruses are releases, and unforeseen issues can hamper and even threaten your computer systems. Regular updates keep your operating system on the cutting edge.
Most updates are relatively simple and are done automatically by Windows Vista during the regular, daily update checks. It is recommended that this feature is set at all times.
You can setup the automatic update feature by going to START – All Programs – Change Settings.
From this screen, you can select the kind of updates you want automatically done, and what time you want Vista to perform the updates. This allows you to schedule the updates for a time when you are not using the PC.
If you have automatic updating off, or you have been off line for a while, you can get the latest updates by going to START – All Programs – Windows Update.
Click on ‘Check for Updates’. This will connect you to the Microsoft site and allow you do download and install all recent updates that are not in your copy of Vista.
This should be done weekly if you do not have Automatic Update set up. If you have not updated in a while, you may have to perform this operation more than once to get all of the updates installed.