Updating+Computers

**THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT UPDATING YOUR COMPUTER** 1) Computers can be set to automatically update 2) Updates should be ran AT LEAST once per month 3) Keeping your computer updated regularly will extend it's life and resolve a variety of issues 4) Even if you have your computer set to automatically update, it is a good idea to manual check for updates once per month to make sure it is working correctly.

**SET COMPUTER TO AUTOMATIC UPDATE**  ON A PC 1) Click "start" and then "control panel" 2) Depending on your options, do one of the following:  a) Select "system" and then "automatic updates"  b) Select "performance and maintenance" click "system" and then "automatic updates" 3) Set up according to when you want to update. Make sure to select a time when the computer will be on. Make sure "Automatic Updates" is turned on.

ON A MAC 1) Click "System Preferences" on your toolbar 2) Select "Software Update" 3) Select to update either weekly or monthly 4) Select to download automatically

**MANUAL UPDATE OS ON PC** <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: small;">1) Open Internet Explorer <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: small;">2) Click "tools" <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: small;">3) Click "Windows update"

<span style="color: #a50909; display: block; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">**MANUAL UPDATE OS ON MAC** <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">1) Click black apple on top left. 2) Select "software update" 3) Click Install

4) If you do not have sufficient privileges, see Admin Access below.

<span style="color: #a50909; display: block; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">**ADMIN ACCESS ON MAC** <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">1) Put in black OS CD with "x" on it 2) Restart computer while holding down option key 3) Click arrow under CD 4) Select English 5) Click Utilities 6) Select "reset password" 7) Select Admin Account 8) Fill out information 9) Click Save 10) Restart computer