Windows XP updates

[Calverley Lad]

For all those running XP, don't be alarmed on large number of updates.
I just counted 10 (ten) including an update for service pack 3 (SP3).
 Regards Brian

[downside]

Should I be alarmed if I do not get 10 updates?

I shall probably be a bit jealous if I get less than 10 updates.

[Calverley Lad]

What I forgot to mention that all were security updates.
(One discounted as removal tool for rogue software.)
 Brian

[johnna j]

Hi Guys,
It seems ages since I had any Microsoft updates, can anyone explain (in simple terms) how I can check my XP system to ensure everything is in order to ensure I've got the latest updates.
Many Thanks
Johnna J

[bikermickau]

using ie, do a google search for microsoft updates

or

windowsupdate.microsoft.com

To use this site, you must be running Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 or later.
They won't play nice with other web browsers

Mick

[johnna j]

hi Mick,
Thanks for that information, I'll check it out later.
Johnna J

[stanmapstone]

If you go to Start,  Control Panel, you will see Automatic Updates which enables you set your preferences. If you open  Add or Remove Programs, and tick the box Show Updates you can see when and what updates have been installed.

Stan

[johnna j]

Hi Stan,
Thanks a lot for that info, have just checked and everything is in order.
Cheers
Johnna J

[downside]

I just received a bumper crop of 11 updates.

I got kb972691 Outlook 2007 Junk Mail Filter as well, hence the extra update.