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16) How to Update Your Files Manually
by Using Windows Update If you choose not to use automatic updating, you can
still install specific updates from the Windows Update Web site.
Windows Update is a catalog of items such as drivers, security
fixes, critical updates, the latest Help files, and Internet products
that you can download to keep your computer up-to-date.
Click Windows Update in Help and Support Center.
On the Windows Update home page, click Scan for updates.
Click Yes when you are prompted to install any required software
or device drivers.
17) How to Have Windows Remind You About Pending Updates
Click Remind Me Later in the Automatic Updates dialog box
before you download or install the update.
In the Reminder dialog box, you can specify the amount of
time Windows should wait before reminding you.
If the reminder is for downloading, Windows reminds you only
when you are connected to the Internet.
If the reminder is for installing, Windows reminds you according
to the schedule that you specify.
18) How to Download Available Updates If you configured automatic updating to notify you before
downloading any updates, an icon is displayed in the notification
area each time new updates are found.
Double-click the icon in the notification area.
Do either of the following steps:
If you want Windows to download an update, make sure that
the check box beside it is selected.-or-
If you do not want Windows to download an update, click to
clear the check box beside it.
Your selected updates are downloaded in the background; this
behavior allows you to continue working uninterrupted. Downloading
does not interfere with or slow down other network activity, such
as Internet browsing.
When downloading is finished, the icon is displayed in the notification
area to notify you that updates are ready to be installed.
19) How to Pause or Resume Downloading After the download process has started, you can pause
or resume downloading at any time. If you close your Internet
connection or restart your computer after pausing a download process,
Windows automatically resumes the download process the next time
you are connected to the Internet.
During the download process, click the icon that is displayed
in the notification area, and then click Pause.
When you are ready for Windows to start downloading again,
click the Automatic updating icon, and then click
Resume.
Restore an Update that You Previously Declined
If you decide not to download a specific update, you can prompt
Windows Update to offer that update again.
Click Start , click Control Panel, and then double-click System.
Click the Automatic Updates tab, and then click Restore Declined
Updates.
20) Using the Ultimate Configuration Tool (Professional
Edition Only) One of the most full featured Windows XP configuration
tools available is hidden right there in your system, but most
people don't even know it exists. It's called the Local Group
Policy Editor, or gpedit for short. It just like old Poledit.exe.
To start this editor:
Select Start and then Run, then type the following:
gpedit.msc
After you hit Enter, you'll be greeted by gpedit, which lets
you modify almost every feature in Windows XP without having to
go to regedit.
Computer Basics – Beginner Guide (2026)
A computer is an electronic device that processes data, performs calculations,
stores information, and produces output. In 2026, computers are essential for education,
business, freelancing, design, programming, and digital communication.
Types of Computers
Desktop Computer: Office and home workstations.
Laptop / Notebook: Portable computers for students and professionals.
All-in-One PC: CPU and monitor in one unit.
Workstations: High-performance systems for engineering and media.
Servers: Manage websites, databases, and networks.
Main Parts of a Computer
CPU (Processor): Executes instructions and calculations.
RAM: Affects speed and multitasking.
Hard Disk / SSD: Stores files, software, and operating system.
Motherboard: Connects all hardware components.
Input Devices: Keyboard, mouse, scanner.
Output Devices: Monitor, printer, speakers.
Operating Systems
Operating systems control hardware and software resources:
