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Note about accessibility:  This test version of the Microsoft Download Center does not include accessibility features we normally provide in our final releases, including support for browser page readers and the ability to change fonts.

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Microsoft Download Center: Updates Made Easier

With Microsoft products, you have access to a range of online services available to keep your computer up to date. This page helps you choose the option that is best for you.

To keep your computer fully up to date and protected, it is important to use a firewall and anti-virus software. For a step-by-step guide to protect your PC, go to the Security at Home Site.

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Automatic Updates
Have critical updates delivered directly to your computer and installed automatically on a schedule that you choose.

Learn how to turn on automatic updates

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Guided Updates
Choose critical and recommended updates to install on your computer

3.

The Download Center
Download the widest range of free Microsoft software to complement your Microsoft products, including updates, trial software, media players, messengers, drivers, and more.

For System Administrators Only
Microsoft offers two services to help system administrators manage updates to their network.

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Software Update Services
On larger networks, review and then programmatically apply updates.

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TechNet Subscription
This authoritative resource for IT Professionals lets subscribers receive a complete set of Microsoft updates on CD or DVD.



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