How to Update From Microsoft Without the XP CD

It is important to keep your computer updated by installing any updates that are released. With Windows XP installed on a computer, you can use the Windows XP installation CD to install any new updates. However, you can also use the Automatic Updates built-in component that automatically installs new updates when you log on or the Windows Update website without using the installation CD.

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  Click the "Start" button from the Windows XP desktop and then click the "Control Panel" option.

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  Select the "Automatic Updates" option and the Automatic Updates dialog box appears.

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  Click the radio button next to the "Automatic (recommended)" field and then click the "Apply" button.

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  Click the "Windows Update website" link at the bottom of the dialog box and the Windows Update website will appear in the web browser.

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  Select the "Express" option and then click any update you want to install. Click the "Install Updates" option. The updates will then install onto the computer.