Better Safe Than Sorry

Later? NO . . . NOW!

According to InfoWorld evildoers have already released Malware that targets flaws in Microsoft products that were patched yesterday. So, those of who have your Windows Update on Automatic are safe but those of you who manually initiate the downloads or who casually thought, "Nah, I'll do it Sunday when I have time" may already be in a world of bad.

It is a good idea to set your Windows Update to anything but 'Turn off Automatic Updates'. In fact, if you are the procrastinating type then you should not use 'Notify me but don't automatically download or install them' because by the time you get around to it it may be too late.

If you frequently start up and shut down your PC it may be that even 'Download updates for me, but let me choose when to install them' won't work for you but please try it.

Your best bet is to use 'Automatic (recommended)' so there is no delay in patching your box. If your routine is to boot up your PC every morning at 7:00 AM and start downloading your email whle you brew the coffee why not set your update time to coincide with it? No muss, no fuss. Don't you feel better all ready?

Start - Settings - Control Panel - Security Center: Click Automatic Updates ;-)

Automatic Updates Dialogue Box: