Windows XP 100 tips tricks (7)

Restore Shortcuts
If a shortcut that you want is removed, follow these steps to restore the shortcut:
· On the Desktop, double-click the Unused Desktop Shortcuts folder. The Unused Desktop Shortcuts dialog box is displayed. Note: If the Unused Desktop Shortcuts dialog box is maximized, click the Restore Down button (appears to the left of the red Close button).
· Drag the shortcut that you want to the Windows desktop.
· Close the Unused Desktop Shortcuts dialog box.

How to Turn On Automatic Updates
· Click Start , click Control Panel , and then double-click System.
· Click the Automatic Updates tab, and then click one of the following options:
- Download the updates automatically and notify me when they are ready to be installed. (This is the default setting.)
- Notify me before downloading any updates and notify me again before installing them on my computer.

How to Turn Off Automatic Updates
· Click Start , click Control Panel , and then double-click System.
· Click the Automatic Updates tab, and then click Turn off automatic updating. I want to update my computer manually.

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.

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.

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