Microsoft Updates Update Process: You Should Update

You should start using Microsoft's new "Microsoft Update" tool to get all Microsoft product updates. Here's why and how.

Most ONEList readers (except you lucky Mac users) are likely familiar with Windows Update, Windows' built-in automatic updates function. (Don't get all smug: Apple has an equivalent feature, called Software Update.)

Microsoft has launched a new update service, called Microsoft Update, that includes both Windows and Office security updates in a single, streamlined process. It's a pretty nice system, and we recommend that you switch over to it.

The catch? You have to choose to use Microsoft Update instead of Windows Update.

Fortunately, switching to Microsoft Update is really easy. Just go to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com. On the right side you'll see a link to 'Microsoft Update'. Follow those prompts to install the new updating system.