Using Windows Update

Here's how you can bring your computer up to date now. You can also use these instructions to keep up with the latest non-critical updates: Go to the Windows Update Web site at http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com. (Clicking on Start | Windows Update will get you to the same site.)

On the Windows Update site, click Scan for Updates. Windows Update will scan your computer and give you a pre-selected list of critical updates.

Note: Your download times will vary depending on how long it has been since you last updated (and NMMI's ATM usage). To reduce download times, run Windows Update when you will not be using your computer for other tasks (and when the cadets are not on campus).

In the Pick updates to install list on the left side of your screen, click Critical Updates and Service Packs. Windows Update will create a list of the updates appropriate for your computer.

Click Review and install updates. Select the updates to install, including any service packs and the critical updates pre-selected for you, including service packs, and then click Install Now. You may need to restart your computer after installing the updates.

Note: Be sure to go back to Windows Update after rebooting to check for any additional updates. You may need to do this several times.

2004-Mar-19 9:52am nancy@nmmi.edu