Chapter 1: Maintaining Your computer www.gateway.com56Updating WindowsImportantWindows Update can be controlledthrough the Windows Security Center.For more information, see “Modifyingsecurity settings” on page 31.Help and SupportFor more information about WindowsUpdate in Windows XP, click Start, thenclick Help and Support. Type thekeyword Windows Update in theSearch box, then click the arrow.Windows Update is the online extension of Windows that helps you to keep yourcomputer up-to-date. Use Windows Update to choose updates for your computer’soperating system, software, and hardware. New content is added to the siteregularly, so you can always get the most recent updates and fixes to protect yourcomputer and keep it running smoothly. Windows Update scans your computerand provides you with a tailored selection of updates that apply only to the softwareand hardware on your computer.To run Windows Update:1 Connect to the Internet.2 Click Start, All Programs, then click Windows Update.3 Follow the on-screen instructions.
