Tests HelpOperating System – WindowsB-16Test Properties: Select the hotfixes from the list presented that are required onyour network. This list will occasionally change as tests are updated. If neededselect Deep Check to permit endpoint tests to run at the file level. The mostsecure option is to select the All critical updates option, as this requires all thecritical patches that have been released or that will be released by Microsoft.You don't have to keep checking by patch number.How Does this Affect Me?: Hotfixes are programs that update the software andmay include performance enhancements, bug fixes, security enhancements,and so on. There is usually only one fix in a hotfix, whereas a patch includesmultiple hotfixes.What Do I Need to Do?: Manually initiate an update check at http://www.update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/v6/muoptdefault.aspx?retur-nurl=http://www.update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate&ln=en-us or byclicking on one of the update numbers underlined at the right side of thewindow as shown in figure B-1.Windows Automatic UpdatesDescription: This test verifies that the endpoint attempting to connect to yoursystem has Windows Automatic Updates enabled.Test Properties: Select the minimum setting for Windows automatic updatesthat is required of endpoints attempting to connect to your network.■ On – Download and install automatically■ On – Download automatically but notify before installing (Recom-mended)■ On – Notify before downloading and installing■ Off – No action taken (Not recommended)How Does this Affect Me?: Microsoft periodically releases software updates to"patch holes" (vulnerabilities) and incorporate other fixes and updates.Although you can manually initiate an update check (http://v4.windowsup-date.microsoft.com/en/default.asp), automatically checking for updatesensures a higher level of security. Updates can be service packs or hotfixes.Read more about Windows Update here: http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/update.asp.What Do I Need to Do?: Enable automatic updates for Windows XP:
