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Microsoft Update
Originally Published: July 14, 2005
Last Updated:
August 19, 2008 06:27:49 PM
Most users of Windows operating systems are familiar with
Windows Update. For those that might not be familiar with
Windows Update, Microsoft states in the Help and Support
Center, "Windows Update scans your computer for outdated
system files and lets you replace them with the most recent
versions." Since Windows Update first appeared it has gone
through a number of changes. While Windows Update is still
alive, well, and available to help users keep their systems
currently updated, take a look at the screen capture below
and you'll see there is a new option available; Microsoft
Update.
In the past with Windows Update, updates
were broken down into three categories; High Priority,
Software, and Hardware, but all three categories applied
directly to the operating system itself and installed
hardware. Microsoft Update expands the coverage or scope of
the available updates. Clicking the Microsoft Update link in
Windows Update takes you to the new Microsoft Update area
shown below. As the Welcome Screen states, rather than being
limited to the three categories mentioned above, Microsoft
Update includes updates for Windows, Office, and other
Microsoft applications. I figured it was worth a look so I
went ahead and clicked the Start Now button. What I found is
continued in the following sections.
Microsoft Update -
Installing //
Microsoft Update - Usage Overview
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