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Why is Microsoft sending you XP updates when you are registered Vista user Should you install them?
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Can you burn Xbox updates to a CD and then install to Xbox console?
Yes. Microsoft allows you to download updates and to install them by using a CD or USB.
As a preventive maintenance measure you plan to install automatic updates on your machine What can you do to configure?
Use Automatic Updates in Control Panel Visit the Microsoft web site to install automatic updates
Identify the methods that you can use to install updates on your computer?
Clicking Windows Update from the Start menu Signing up for Microsoft updates
Why does Microsoft Windows XP need to install so many updates?
Microsoft Windows XP has many updates that one can install. This is due to constant improvements and changes to their software. Many changes are donet in order to keep up with the competitive market they face.
How does a computer know when it needs a Microsoft update?
A computer knows it needs a Microsoft update after it checks back with Microsoft during scheduled automatic updates or after a user manually enters Windows Update. If no updates are available, then nothing will happen, but if updates are available, users will often be given the choice of downloading and install a given update or ignoring it.
List the configuration option available for updating the os?
Control Panel\All Control Panel Items\Windows Update\Change settingsInstall updates automatically.Download updates but let me choose whether to install them.Check for updates but let me choose whether to download and install them.Never check for updates.Day/time to install.Check/uncheck:Give me recommended updates the same way i recieve important updates.Allow all users to install updates on this computer.Give me updates for Microsoft products and check for new optional Microsoft software when i update Windows.Show me detailed notification when new Microsoft software is available.
Is there a way to predict the updates?
You can choose to download updates from Microsoft and install them when you are ready. The following website contains instructions on how to do this, http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb490846.aspx
Why did my computer reboot several times after downloading Microsoft updates?
It's usual procedure after Microsoft updates were installed. Some updates must be installed during booting up, and some of them it's impossible to install in the same time. That's way update service restarts your PC many times.
How do you install the Windows Service Pack 3?
Windows Service Pack 3 is a service pack that is developed by Microsoft for Windows XP. In order to install it you just need to turn on Automatic Updates on your computer or alternatively download it from the Microsoft website.
Where can one download security updates for Windows Vista?
For Windows 7 users, one can find Microsoft Windows updates simply by searching "Windows updates" on the start menu. All the important and useful updates will be listed, and users can select which updates to install.
Suppose you are downloading windows updates from internet Is it necessary to remain connected to internet during both the downloading and installation proceeses or you can install updates offline?
You can download updates for offline installation in IT Professionls section on Microsoft website (some of updates reguire windows validation sometime even subscription).
Why your xp fails to install some of windows security updates?
It happens time to time, one of previously installed updates doesn't work properly. You can check the Microsoft website to check the description of the particulat error.
