Gateway GT4015H manual Updating Windows, Using BigFix, 120, Cleaning CDs or DVDs

CHAPTER 10: Maintaining Your Computer www.gateway.com

Cleaning CDs or DVDs

Wipe from the center to the edge, not around in a circle, using a product made especially for the purpose.

Updating Windows

Help & Support

For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the phrase Windows Update in the Search box, then click the arrow.

Windows Update helps you keep your computer up-to-date. Use Windows Update to choose updates for your computer’s operating system, software, and hardware. New content is added to the site regularly, so you can always get the most recent updates and fixes to protect your computer and keep it running smoothly. Windows Update scans your computer and provides you with a tailored selection of updates that apply only to the software and hardware on your computer.

For information on running Windows Update, see “Windows Update” on page 66. Windows Update can also be controlled through the Windows Security Center. For more information, see “Using Windows XP Security Center” on page 65.

Using BigFix

BigFix monitors your computer for problems and conflicts. It automatically gathers information about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on the Internet. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. To fix the problem, click on that icon to open BigFix.

To start BigFix:

■Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix.

To learn more about using BigFix:

■From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial.

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