How-to Do a manual Windows Update

We have now answered the questions:What is windows update?How do you set automatic windows updates for Vista, Windows 7, or automatic windows updates for XPIf you noticed in our What is Windows update lesson I showed you a pictured of the task bar that at times gives you a notification to check your...

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How-To allow Windows Updates to run automatically in Windows XP

In Windows XP you can configure your windows update to be done automatically.  In a past lesson we explained What is a Windows Update?Today’s How-To Guide For the Computer Beginner we will learn: How-To allow Windows XP Updates to run automatically. Windows Updates For Windows XPIn Windows...

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How-To allow Windows Updates to run automatically in Vista or Windows 7

In Windows Vista or Windows Seven (7) you can configure your windows update to be done automatically.  In a past lesson we explained What is a Windows Update?Today’s How-To Guide For the Computer Beginner we will learn: How-To allow Windows Updates to run automatically. Updates For WindowsIn...

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What is a Windows Update?

With every version of Windows that I can remember you were always given messages about ‘windows updates’.  I was asked some rather conflicting questions about windows updates, and so as you might have guessed today’sHow To Guide for the computer beginner isWhat is Windows Update?Microsoft provides...

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What is a Computer Application? Application Software?

In the past I did an article about the differences between Hardware and Software.    Then I wrote about what is a computer process.    I have noticed that I come across questions that get a bit more technical in nature.  I decided I would try to explain in laymen terms...

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How do I find out what version of windows I have?

From time to time you will need to know what version of windows operating system you are presently running.   With the newer operating systems you also need to know if you are a 32 bit or a 64 bit operating system.   Today’s How-To Guide for the Computer Beginner is about versions...

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