owners of computers running the operating system Windows, is well-known Microsoft's recommendations on the need to perform updates.The fact that the software component of the system - "Security Center", which first appeared in the Win Xp SP2, insistently reminds the user about missing or disabled update.In Windows 7, and later it was renamed the "Support Center" and expanded functions.Update Vindovs 7 (maximum protection) is available to everyone.You need only to choose the most convenient way.
before determining how to upgrade Vindovs 7, need to understand the very meaning of updates.Unfortunately, the program is to create the perfect no one could: some compatibility issues, the unintended user actions, the non-optimized code and low speed, and more.All this is particularly applicable to such complex software systems, as the operating system.
update mechanism was first implemented in Win 98. In the "Start" menu of the same name was a link, clicking on which the user is taken to the page Microsoft, where asked to download a variety of software add-ons (games, themes, drivers).Later also began to spread and the security fixes (patches).For example, if a developer detected any defect of the system (a loophole for hackers, viruses, an error in the code), then released update files, by downloading and installing the user eliminated defects.
In Win ME was implemented auto-download updates with minimal user intervention, although the ability to selectively download the necessary files from the Microsoft site remained.It was not until the appearance of the Win 7, where it was left only automatic updates, although flexible enough setting.Understandably, accustomed to XP users are often asked: "How do I upgrade Vindovs 7?".Updates are divided into essential (obligatory) and recommended.The former usually refers improving safety, while the latter improves the performance and sustainability.Also, sometimes use an update - is the only way to find a specific device driver.
So how Vindovs 7 upgrade?By default, Microsoft offers to download all available updates automatically, but this can be changed: Start - Control Panel - Update Windows - Settings.If nothing changes, then you have an active connection to the Internet periodically will be issued a message about the successful renewal.This mode is best in the case of fast Internet and unlimited license of Windows.
Vindovs 7 How to update a slow connection?In this case, it is more convenient to use the option "Search for updates, but the decision on downloading and installing adopted me."It will require a lot less traffic and you can selectively download only the most critical updates.This connection download recommended updates may not be used.
Keep in mind that the size of the update files can be quite large, so if MBs payment it must be considered.
In general, the auto-update mechanism - it is a very convenient solution.Using it to abstain in only two cases:
- a slow and expensive network connection;
- used pirate "hacked" the operating system.
Most laptop owners purchased with homework and basic version operating system, asking: "How do I upgrade to a maximum of 7 Vindovs?".To do this, there are two ways:
- available through the Microsoft Web site key (block numbers) for the version of Ultimate.Not just to buy and upgrade that will be cheaper.Then install the distribution Win 7 Ultimate with a new key, or run the program from the Update Windows Anytime Upgrade;
- downloaded from the pirate key.After using Windows it ceases to be licensed.
