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Support Center Hub > Automatic Update

Automatic Update
Now for Apple and PC!

With automatic update, your computer always has the latest operating system improvements and fixes—meaning that your first line of defense against viruses and exploits is at its strongest. It also means that your computer will stop prompting you to download and install updates. Instead, it will check for updates whenever you're online and then download and install what it needs. All you'll ever see is an icon in your system tray letting you know that it's maintaining itself.

Automatic Windows Updates for PC Users
Windows XP only
  • Go to Start > Control Panel or, in some Windows configurations, Start > Settings > Control Panel
  • Select the tab for Automatic Updates
  • Select the radio button to the left of Automatic or Automatically keep my computer up to date...
  • Click OK
Automatic Software Updates for Apple Users
Macintosh OS X only
  • Clickat the top left of the screen and select System Preferences... from the menu
  • Under the System heading, select Software Updates
  • Select the Update Software tab
  • Select the checkbox to the left of Automatic updating and select Weekly or Daily from the drop-down box