Automatic Updating Windows7,Benifits and how to use automatic Windows Update Service

Why update Windows automatically? 

Windows Updates helps to keep your Windows 7 computer up to date with all the security fixes and improvements. It is highly recommended to Turn this On in automatic mode for a smooth Windows use.

In Windows 7, the Windows Update tool can be found by opening the Windows Start Orb (Hotkey: Win Key Or CTRL+ESC) on the Toolbar and Type windows update. You can then Press Enter or Click the Program link to open it up.

To enable Windows 7 / Vista from downloading automatic updates, follow these simple steps.

• Open Start menu, right-click on Computer and click Properties. 
• This will open System dialog box that will show basic information about your computer. 
• On the left sidebar, under See also heading, 
• You will find Windows Update. 
• Clicking it will bring you to the Windows Update dialog box, 
• On the left sidebar click on Change Settings. 
• You will notice that Windows has enabled option as default,

With automatic updating, you don't have to search for updates online or worry that critical fixes for Windows might be missing from your computer. Windows automatically checks for the latest updates for your computer. Depending on the Windows Update settings you choose, Windows can install updates automatically or just let you know they're available. 

How do I start updating Windows automatically? 

If you didn't turn on automatic updates when you first started using your computer, 

• Open Start menu, right-click on Computer and click Properties. 
• This will open System dialog box that will show basic information about your computer.
•  On the left sidebar, under See also heading, you will find Windows Update. 
• Clicking it will bring you to the Windows Update dialog box, 
• On the left sidebar click on Change Settings. 
• You will notice that Windows has enabled option as default,
• To disable it,
•  simply select Never check for updates and you are done.

You can use Windows Update service free of coast . It only depands on how you are billed for your Internet connection, standard local and long distance phone charges and Internet service charges might apply for the time required to download an update. 

It depends on the type of Internet connection you have and the size and number of updates your computer needs. Updates are automatically downloaded behind the scenes when you're online and don't interfere with other downloads. If you disconnect, updates will continue to download in the background the next time you go online. 

Windows Update contains software tools that detect information about your computer, such as the make and model and the version of Windows and other Microsoft software that your computer is running. Microsoft uses that information to install only the updates your computer needs. For more information, read the Windows Update privacy statement online. 

 Windows will automatically install updates for your computer as they become available. 

To find out how to get updates for Windows and your other Microsoft programs such as Microsoft Office, go to the Microsoft Update website. If you're already using Microsoft Update to get updates for your computer, Windows Update in Control Panel will automatically open and display your update status. 

Updates are downloaded behind the scenes when you're online and don't interfere with other downloads. If you disconnect from the Internet before an update is fully downloaded, the download process will continue the next time you're online. 

You can choose to install important updates only, or important and recommended updates. Optional updates are not installed automatically. Instead, you can choose to install them by reviewing available updates when you check for updates using Windows Update in Control Panel. For more information, see Turn automatic updating on or off and Change how Windows installs or notifies you about updates.  Windows Update will notify you if security and other important updates cannot be installed.