With easy access to broadband and DSL, the number of Internet users has grown rapidly in recent years. Email, instant messaging and file sharing with other Internet users have also provided a platform for the rapid spread of viruses, Trojans and spyware. Being on the internet without proper protection is like walking in the rain without an umbrella - no matter how fast you run it gets wet.
Since most computers are installed in home offices, it is important for home users to install the latest Microsoft patches as they become available. Before the service pack, the user needs to start the process of checking for security patches on older operating systems such as Windows 98, Windows Millennium, Windows 2000 or Windows XP. Windows XP Service Pack 2 has changed this and the default settings automatically notify the user about updates that are now available. This increases the level of security in some areas, but there are a large number of users and computers who do not have the security patches or hot fixes provided by Microsoft installed.
Microsoft recommends that you install patches as soon as they become available. This should be done as soon as the patch is released, depending on the user's level of trust. If multiple systems are available to the user, it is recommended that you test the patch on the least critical system before updating all machines. Only one machine at a time is recommended to track things and fix problems. In Windows XP, it is also recommended to create a restore point first so that the system returns to its current state before patching. Home users should closely follow the media regarding virus outbreaks and updates. If some important work is to be done on the computer, it makes sense to wait a few days after patching the machine, then put a considerable time limit. There is nothing more annoying than fighting computer problems for a limited time. Talk about time - do not install the patch without enough time. If customers need to allocate 60 minutes. If anything goes wrong, the last thing you need to deal with when the machine goes down is time pressure
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