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Critical Security Updates for
Windows XP
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CAUTION: To protect your computer from security breaches and
computer viruses, it is recommended that you install every critical
update from Microsoft as soon as you receive an alert. You should also
run Windows Update on a monthly basis to install the latest
recommended updates from Microsoft.
A Critical Security Updates for Windows XP disc may have been
included with your computer to provide additional updates
delivered after the computer was configured.
To update your system using the Critical Security Updates for
Windows XP disc:
1. Insert the disc into the drive. (The disc automatically runs the
installation application.)
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to install all updates. (This
could take several minutes.)
3. Remove the disc.
Additional updates to your operating system and other software
included on your computer may have become available after your
computer was shipped. To be certain that all available updates are
installed on your computer, use the update link at Start > Help
and Support.
Updates to Windows and Microsoft applications are released
periodically. You can obtain future updates from the Microsoft
Web site as well as through the update link in the Help and
Support Center.