- One Gateway Computer Reference Guide

CHAPTER 4: Maintaining Your Computer

Updating Windows

Windows Update helps you keep your computer up-to-date.

Use Windows Update to choose updates for your computer’s

operating system, software, and hardware. New content is

added to the site regularly, so you can always get the most

recent updates and fixes to protect your computer and keep

it running smoothly. Windows Update scans your computer

and provides you with a tailored selection of updates that

apply only to the software and hardware on your computer.

For information on running Windows Update, see “Windows

Update” in your online User Guide. Windows Update can also

be controlled through the Windows Security Center. For more

information, see “Protecting Your Computer” in your online

User Guide.

Using BigFix

Your computer may have BigFix installed (not available in some

locations). BigFix monitors your computer for problems and

conflicts. It automatically gathers information about the latest

bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on the

Internet. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by

flashing the blue taskbar icon. To fix the problem, click on that

icon to open BigFix.

To start BigFix:

1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System

Tools, then click BigFix.

2 To learn more about BigFix, click Help, then click

Tutorial.

Help

For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help

and Support. Type windows update in the Search Help box, then press

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