It is imperative to keep your computer protected of viruses, spyware,
and hackers. ResNet users are required to keep operating systems
up-to-date by installing Security and Critical patches on a regular
basis.

Windows Update

• In Internet Explorer 7, select Tools  
• Select Windows Update 
• Install all Security and Critical patches

Configure Windows XP to Run Automatic Updates

• Navigate to the Control Panel 
• Select Security Center, select Automatic Updates 
• Make appropriate selections for timing of updates and download instructions.  Recommendation is to Automatically download and install at least once a week.

Configure Windows Vista to Run Automatic Updates

• Navigate to the Control Panel
• Select Windows Update, select Change Settings

Configure Windows 7 to Run Automatic Updates

• Navigate to the Control Panel
• Select Windows Update, select Change Settings

Macintosh OS 10.5 Updates

• To download Apple security update:
  go to System Preferences, select Software Update, click Check Now

• If your computer is up-to-date, a screen will appear saying "Your software is up to date."
• If you computer requires updates, the Software Update window will display all the updates currently availalbe for you Mac.

• Choose to Install Items.  Note that some Macs will require an administrator password to install the updates.

Configure Mac OS Updates Automatically

• go to System Preferences
• select Software Update
• check the box for Check for Updates
• make appropriate selections for timing of updates and download instructions