Windows XP Automatic Updates

Microsoft periodically releases updates for the Windows operating system, the Internet Explorer browser, and the Internet Express mail client when security flaws are found.  Its is necessary for users to patch their computers to avoid being exploited by malicious websites, hackers, spyware, etc. Operating system updates are an essential part of computer security.

You can visit http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com to download the latest updates right now, or configure your computer to update for you!

Open the Security Center control panel and select Automatic Updates.

Select the radio button label Automatic (recommended) and click OK

You computer will now automatically download and install the latest updates as they are released by Microsoft.