On of the time consuming tasks about Windows computers is updating software. While Microsoft does a good job keeping the operating system updated, other software inevitably falls through the cracks. If you look on your Windows screen down in the bottom right corner, called the system tray, where the clock is located, you may see some of the icons shown here. 
For example, the orange icon with the cup of coffee represents a program called Java which works in the background when you are browsing internet pages. Many people are not keeping their Java software up to date. As a result, bugs in the older versions are a very popular way for malicious software to install itself. If you are prompted that there is a Java update available, take it but read each message and make sure as you install the upate it doesn't give you any new programs (such as Open Office) or tooblars if you don't want them.
To keep your operating system up to date, there's an easy, free way to help keep your PC safer and running smoothly. It's called Windows Update. All you have to do is turn it on, and you'll get the latest security and other important updates from Microsoft automatically.
Click the Start button, click All Programs, and then click Windows Update or go to http://update.microsoft.com
Windows Update helps keep your PC safer—and your software current—by fetching the latest security and feature updates from Microsoft via the Internet.
In Windows 7, Windows Update is now part of Action Center, which makes updating your PC even more convenient. To check for updates, just click the Action Center icon (resembles a tiny white flag on a pole) on the taskbar.
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