How to Determine Windows Updates on Windows XP

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Windows Update - Windows Help More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Cay Meadows | permalink
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Learn how Windows Update helps keep your PC safer and up to date.

For further reading: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-update ^[1]

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How can I tell if my computer is up to date? - Windows Help More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Terry Hanley | permalink
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Get brief answers to questions about how to check for updates for Windows and for your programs.

For further reading: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/is-computer-up-to-date ^[2]

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Check your Windows Update history - CNET More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Matt Boggs | permalink
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The fast way to make sure your system is up-to-date with the latest security patches.

For further reading: http://www.cnet.com/news/check-your-windows-update-history/ ^[3]

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Registry hack enables continued updates for Windows XP | ZDNet More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Bi C Bauer | permalink
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[UPDATE: Microsoft response] A single registry setting makes Windows Update think your XP system is Windows XP POSReady, which will receive updates for another five years.

For further reading: http://www.zdnet.com/article/registry-hack-enables-continued-updates-for-windows-xp/ ^[4]

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Enabling or Disabling Windows XP automatic updates. More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Chuck West | permalink
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Enabling or Disabling Microsoft Windows XP automatic updates.

For further reading: http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000538.htm ^[5]

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Category: Fun | 9 years, 5 month(s) ago

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Bi C Bauer, Matt Boggs, Cay Meadows, Terry Hanley, Chuck West

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1. http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-update

2. http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/is-computer-up-to-date

3. http://www.cnet.com/news/check-your-windows-update-history/

4. http://www.zdnet.com/article/registry-hack-enables-continued-updates-for-windows-xp/

5. http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000538.htm