How to Determine Windows Updates on Windows XP

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Tip 1 - Windows Update - Windows Help

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Cay Meadows | permalink

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]

Tip 2 - How can I tell if my computer is up to date? - Windows Help

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Terry Hanley | permalink

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]

Tip 3 - Check your Windows Update history - CNET

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Matt Boggs | permalink

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]

Tip 4 - Registry hack enables continued updates for Windows XP | ZDNet

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Bi C Bauer | permalink

[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]