1. Select Start > Control Panel (Windows 7) or right-click Start > Control Panel (Windows 8).
2. View by to small icons.
3. Click Windows Update.
4. Look for You receive updates and do one of the following:
   • If For Windows only is selected, click Find out more. Follow the onscreen instructions to install Microsoft Update and then continue to step 2. Run Microsoft Update.
   • If For Windows and other products from Microsoft Update is selected, continue to step 2. Run Microsoft Update .

1. Click Check for updates.
2. Do one of the following:
   • If no updates are found, continue with step 4.
   • If updates are needed, click Install updates. The program will hang for a few moments as the updates are installed. If prompted, restart your computer.
3. Repeat steps 1-2 until no updates are found.
4. Click Change Settings. 
5. Ensure Install updates automatically and Install new updates every day is selected.
6. Click OK and then close the Windows Update window.

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