HP Pavilion Media Center m7600 HP Media Center PC - Getting Started Guide - Page 9

Signing Up for Software Updates Updates from HP HP may send support information or special offers to your desktop (not available in all countries/regions). You must be connected to the Internet to receive these messages. Messages arrive while you are connected to the Internet and display an alert or a notice on your desktop. You can view the messages as they arrive or read them later. Most Support updates delivered by Updates from HP messages are also available to you through the Support Web site under information for your PC model. If you have turned off the Updates from HP feature, you will not receive these updates. To turn Updates from HP back on, click Start, choose All Programs, PC Help & Tools, Updates from HP. Automatic Updates Microsoft continually updates the Windows operating system. It is recommended that you check for, download, and install these updates at least monthly. Take advantage of the Automatic Updates feature, a convenient way to keep the operating system up to date. When you are connected to the Internet, Windows Update automatically notifies you through a pop-up message or icon in the notification area when critical updates are available. When you see the Windows Update message, allow the updates to download to the system. If you update the system weekly, or at least monthly, the time required for download is minimal. To configure Automatic Updates: ■ Click Start, Control Panel, Other Control Panel Options, and then Automatic Updates. In the Automatic Updates window, select the desired configuration: ■ Automatic (recommended) - This is the default setting, and it allows you to specify a day and time to automatically download and install recommended updates. ■ Download updates for me, but let me choose when to install them. ■ Notify me but don't automatically download or install them. The Turn off Automatic Updates option makes the PC more vulnerable and is not recommended. Before Getting Started 5