2. Protecting your computer: internet firewall, antivirus

2.2. Software update

Protecting your computer is not just about firewalls or antivirus. One of the most important steps you can take to protect your device from threats is to update your software regularly. This ensures that your computer is running with the latest security measures to protect against known threats.

Why is it important to update software?

 

How do I update the Windows operating system?

Step 1. Turn on Windows Update:

  • Select Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update.
  • Click Check for updates to check for updates.

Step 2. Install the suggested updates:

  • Install any Critical Updates and Service Packs offered by the system.
  • If you have an older version of Windows (e.g. Windows 7 or Windows 8), make sure it is still supported or upgrade to a newer version such as Windows 10 or 11.

Step 3. Perform automatic updates:

  • It is recommended that you turn on automatic updates so that the system downloads and installs the latest security patches itself.
  • Not only the core components of the Windows OS need to be updated, but also additional installed applications (such as Adobe Acrobat Reader, Java, Winamp, etc.).