A+ Technician's on the Job Guide to Windows XP
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Windows XP supports the Automatic Updates feature, which allows Windows XP to check the Windows Update Web site periodically for updates to Windows XP. Depending on your configuration, Windows XP can automatically download and install updates without an intervention from the user. However, you may not want Windows XP performing this task automatically, in which case you can manage the updates manually.
If you open System Properties and access the Automatic Updates tab, shown in Figure 5-8, you can choose one of three options:
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Download the updates automatically and notify me when they are ready to be installed. This option automatically downloads the updates and prompts you that they are ready to be installed. At this time, you can choose to install the updates or decline the install.
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Notify me before downloading any updates and notify me again before installing them on my computer. This option lets you know when an update is available. You can then choose to download and install it.
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Turn off automatic updating. I want to update my computer manually. If you do not want Windows XP checking for updates automatically, use this option. You can then manually check for updates when convenient by clicking Start | All Programs | Windows Update. Note that you also have the option to restore declined updates that you have previously declined.
| Secret | If you are using a modem connection, Windows XP will automatically attempt to dial the connection to check for updates. Again, if you do not want the system to check for updates automatically and make random dial-up connections, simply turn off automatic updating. |
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