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Microsoft releases free updates for Windows on a regular basis. These updates often patch security holes in their software that viruses and hackers try to exploit.
Updates can be installed on any Windows 98, 2000, ME and XP computer with Internet access. The steps to updating Windows are listed below.
1) Open Internet Explorer.
2) Left-click on Tools.
3) Left-click on Windows Update.
4) Beside the green arrow, left-click on Scan for updates.
5) Left-click on Review and install updates.
6) Repeat this process until the screen reads "There are no critical updates to install at this time."