Information Technology

Windows Updates for Students

In order to keep the Butler network secure, it is necessary to apply software updates on a regular basis.

Automatic Updates

Butler University recommends setting your computer to update Windows automatically.

In Windows Vista and 7

  1. Cick on the Start menu and click on the Control Panel
  2. Open the Security Center
  3. Under Windows Update, click Turn automatic updating on or off
  4. Under the Important Updates box, change the dropdown box to Install Updates automatically (recommended)
  5. Click OK. You may be prompted for authentication

In Windows XP

  1. Cick on the Start menu and click on the Control Panel
  2. Open the Security Center
  3. Click on Windows Updates
  4. Check the box next to Automatically Install Updates (recommended)
  5. Click Apply

Manually Installing Updates

  1. Connect to the Internet and launch Internet Explorer
  2. Navigate to http://update.microsoft.com and follow the prompts
  3. Select "Install Express Updates"