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System updates


To protect the security of your computer, ensure you have the latest security updates, which are usually provided free of charge from the operating vendor's website.

The most recent versions of Windows and Mac OS have built-in facilities which automate the process of checking for updates. You should make sure you know how to enable these features on your particular operating system.

Operating Systems

Built-in

Website

Microsoft Windows Vista

Automatic Updates

Microsoft Windows XP*

Automatic Updates

Microsoft Update

Microsoft Windows 2000

 

Microsoft Update

Apple Mac OS X

Mac OS X: Updating your software

Apple Mac OS X Downloads

Apple Mac OS 9

 

Mac OS 9: Available Updates

Microsoft Windows Millennium*

 

Windows Update

Microsoft Windows 98*

 

Windows Update



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