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Microsoft used automatic updates for those that are not completely computer inept. It allows people who aren't used to using the computer to keep their systems up to date and functioning correctly. If you need to, you can disable the automatic updates.

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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


Why do Automatic updates keeps appearing and what is the remedy to the problem?

Automatic updates are sent when Microsoft identifies a problem and has a "patch" to send out. Let the automatic updates continue.


Where can one get online free Microsoft Office updates?

One can go directly to the Microsoft website to obtain relevant updates regarding the Microsoft Office software, usually updates will automatically download if one allows automatic update.


What system automatically contact Microsoft websites and download critical updates you would enable?

Windows (Windows Automatic Updates).


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Press Start -> right click "My Computer" -> Properties -> Automatic updates -> select Automatic and choose a time suitable for you. Press OK.Your computer will now automatically receive and apply new updates from Microsoft, fixing new security problems and holes.Easier Method :.run -> sysdm.cpl -> Automaric Updates -> select Automatic and choose a time suitable for you. Press OK


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.


What are the uses of Microsoft Genuine?

The Windows Genuine Advantage is the phrase used by Microsoft to describe the benefits of using real Microsoft products instead of counterfeits. These advantages include automatic updates and security notices.


How do you turn automatic updates off in Windows XP?

Stop the "Automatic updates" service.


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


Where can one find Microsoft XP Updates?

To find Microsoft XP updates, one should visit the official Microsoft webpage. Alternatively, set the computer to receive updates at a designated time each week.


While performing preventive maintenance a technician notices that the operating system is missing updates How can the technician enable automatic updates?

Run the automatic Updates utility from the control panel.


How to enable automatic updates on windows 2000?

you have to format your PC,automatic updates are turned off due to the virus which affect you computer