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Geeks On Call Security and Privacy: 5-Minute Fixes
By: On Call GeekseBook Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Imprint: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
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Written for the home user or small business operator who relies on the computer but lacks the know-how to fix or secure it Provides the quickest, simplest solutions to the most common questions and problems reported by tens of thousands of Geeks On Call customers Geeks On Call is among the fastest-growing franchises for providing tech support to computer users at their homes or businesses Computer security issues continue to grow in importance, especially for small businesses 43 percent of respondents to the most recent E-Crime Watch Survey report an increase over the previous year in e-crimes and intrusions
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| Title of Computers eBook: Geeks On Call Security and Privacy: 5-Minute Fixes | |
| Release Date: 12-13-2005 | |
| Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. |
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Geeks On Call Security and Privacy: 5-Minute Fixes
Chapter One
UPDATE WINDOWS AND MICROSOFT OFFICE
Each summer, homeowners face an unenviable chore: painting and caulking their windows. True, this process is a hassle, but they know their efforts will keep out unwanted moisture and protect their investment. But glass windows aren't the only ones that require maintenance; their digital counterpart - Microsoft's Windows - also requires some virtual caulk to keep out unwanted intruders and protect private data from being stolen. Fortunately, this process is simple and mostly automated - and you won't have to spend forever trying to wash caulk off your hands.
Manually Update Windows
Over the years, Microsoft has released numerous security updates for every version of Windows. No matter if you use Windows XP, Windows 98, or anything in between, you must download the appropriate patches to ensure the safety of your computer. To do so, visit the Windows Update Web site.
1. Connect to the Internet.
2. Open Internet Explorer.
3. In the Address box, type http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com (see Figure 1-1).
Note
Do not type www in this Web address.
4. At the Windows Update Web site, you might be asked to install a small program that will help the site "talk" to your computer. Depending on your version of Windows, click the Yes or Install button (see Figures 1-2 and 1-3). When this process is finished, you will see the main page of the Windows Update site.
5. Depending on your version of Windows, click the Express: Get high-priority updates button (see Figure 1-4) or
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