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Unless you update your version of Windows continuously, you run the risk of your PC being vulnerable to attack when an exploit is discovered. While Windows Service Pack 2 is more secure than the original Windows XP, there are occasionally instances where a Windows update plugs small security holes in the Operating System. So unless you are a fanatic about keeping your installation of Microsoft Windows XP up to date, consider allowing Windows to automatically do it for you.

Automatic Updates

Automatic updates in Windows XP provides high-priority security updates that can help prevent your PC from being compromised by a hacker.

To enable this feature, click START, then CONTROL PANEL, then SECURITY CENTER. You can then select AUTOMATIC UPDATES.

You have a few options here, but we recommend that you stick with the Automatically Download and Install option. Otherwise, you may download the updates when they are available but either forget or neglect to install them.

If you prefer to update manually, visit Microsoft's Update page here.

Whichever method you choose, you have the responsibility as being a member of the Internet community to keep your system up to date on all patches. If not, your computer may be the launching point of Internet attacks that spread denial of service attacks or spread viruses and worms to other computers across the world.

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