Four or five years ago, you may have heard that Windows updates will mess up your computer and you do not want them to automatically install. That is simply not true, you need Windows updates to be automatic so you can get the latest patches for recently found security holes. These security holes allow hackers to get into your systems and have the run of your machine.

If you want to keep yourself safe from these types of attacks you need to do the following:

Windows XP:
Click Start
Click Control Panel
Click Security Center
Click Automatic Updates
Make Sure “Automatic(recommended)” is Activated

Windows Vista:
Click The Start Button
Click All Programs
Click Windows Update
Make Sure “Install Updates Automatically (recommended)” is activated

Windows 7:
Click Start
Click Control Panel
Click System and Security
Click Windows Update
Click The Change Settings link on the left
Make Sure “Install Updates Automatically (recommended)” is selected