Verifying that the latest Microsoft Windows Updates are installed

 

Task:

 

I want to know whether I have the latest Microsoft Windows Updates installed on my machine.

 

How to do it:

 

For XP: click Start > All Programs > Windows Update.  Internet Explorer will open at the Microsoft Windows Update site. Click the 'Express' button. If your machine is up-to-date, you will see a message like this:

Otherwise, you will see new updates that need to be installed.

For Vista: click Start > Windows Update and a report will display.