In the previous post of “Windows Automatic Updates“, I have talked about Windows Automatic Updates and their use. In this post I will be discussing about configuring the Windows Update settings.

The steps to configure the Windows Update settings are as follows:

1. Open the Control Panel window, and click Security.



2. In the Security window, click Windows Update.



3. In the left pane of the Windows Update window, click Change settings.



4. The Change settings dialog box will appear. Select the update options, and click on the OK button.

Windows Automatic Updates include the latest security and critical updates and service packs. These updates ensure that the computer is protected against the latest viruses and other security threats. Through Automatic Updates, Windows automatically downloads the latest updates on the computer on a pre-determined schedule.

Windows Update can be setup to automatically update your PC by automatically downloading and installing both Important updates and Recommended updates in Windows Vista. Windows Update is a free service built into Windows. It is designed to help you keep your PC more secure, reliable, compatible with devices, and able to run new features that may enhance your experience. With Windows Update, you can easily get the following:

1. The latest security updates to protect against malware and other potentially unwanted software
2. Updates that improve reliability and performance
3. Upgrades to Windows features
4. Drivers from Microsoft partners

In the forthcoming posts, I’ll be discussing about configuring the Windows Update settings.