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1-10 Chapter 1 Introduction to Windows XP Professional
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■ The current configuration for Automatic Updates, as well as a link for changing
Automatic Updates settings.
■ The current status of antivirus software installed on the computer. For some antivirus
products, Security Center can also determine whether the antivirus software
is up-to-date.
■ Additional shortcuts for opening the Internet Options and System dialog boxes.
Figure 1-2 The Security Center window provides a central interface for managing security on a computer
running Windows XP.
Note If you are running firewall or antivirus software that is not detected by Security Center,
Security Center presents options for bypassing alerts for that component. If you see a Recommendations
button, you can use it to open a window that allows you to disable alerts or
research any appropriate third-party products.
Automatic Updates
Software updates help keep computers protected from new vulnerabilities that are discovered
(and new threats that are created) after the initial shipping of an operating system.
Updates are crucial to keeping computers secure and functioning properly.
Updates provided by Microsoft provide solutions to known issues, including patches
for security vulnerabilities, and updates to the operating system and some applications.
Windows XP features an automatic updating service named Automatic Updates that
can download and apply updates automatically in the background. Automatic Updates