How+do+I+know+if+my+computer+is+up+to+date?

=How can I tell if my computer is up to date?= Your computer is up to date when you've installed the latest updates for Windows and your programs. To check for Windows updates, follow these steps: To check for updates for other software programs and devices, go to the publisher's or manufacturer's website.
 * 1) Open Windows Update by clicking the Start button, clicking All Programs , and then clicking Windows Update.
 * 2) In the left pane, click Check for updates, and then wait while Windows looks for the latest updates for your computer.
 * 3) If any updates are found, click Install updates . [[image:http://res1.windows.microsoft.com/resbox/en/Windows%20Vista/main/18abb370-ac1e-4b6b-b663-e028a75bf05b_41.png width="16" height="16"]]If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

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 * To see how to get updates for Windows and other Microsoft programs at the same time, including updates for Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and more), go to the [|Microsoft Update] website. If you're already using Microsoft Update, which works with Windows automatic updating, Windows Update in Control Panel will automatically open and display your update status.
 * Some programs, such as antivirus or spyware monitoring programs, provide a link to check for updates from within the program. Some software publishers also offer subscription services and can notify you when new updates are available. It's a good idea to check for updates for your security-related programs first, and then for the programs or