How to update Microsoft Security Essentials. How to install any Windows updates manually How to update Microsoft Office on your computer
More recently, information has been received that new versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook will soon be released. When will Microsoft update the design of Office, and what changes will follow?
When to expect changesUsers will be able to evaluate the updated design and functionality of Word, Excel and PowerPoint as early as June this year. Updates to Outlook for Windows will appear in July, and the version for Mac will suffer the same fate in August.
What new will Microsoft introduce?Microsoft intends to include the following updates in the new version of its programs:
- the search engine will become more “advanced”. The new search will give you access not only to information, but also to teams, people and shared content. A “Zero Query” option will be added, which, when you hover over the search bar, will itself give you more suitable query options based on AI algorithms and Microsoft Graph;
- colors and icons will be updated. All users will be able to see the new color palette, which will be presented in the form of scalable graphics. The developers are confident that this approach will not only modernize programs, but will also help make design more accessible and inclusive for every user;
- products will have an internal survey function. This will create a strong connection between developers and users for more effective information sharing and the ability to make changes.
The developers report that the appearance of the tape will be simplified. Manufacturers are confident that this move will help users better concentrate on work and not be distracted. For those who simply need more options for the tape, there will be a mode that allows you to stretch it to a more familiar classic appearance.
Microsoft tries to keep up with progress and makes changes to its programs in such a way that every user feels comfortable using them. Microsoft does everything so that the client can achieve more.
Since the release of Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft has greatly improved the OS, allowing users to update their computer. Listed below are the steps to perform these updates, as well as additional recommendations for updating your computer.
Microsoft Windows UpdateIf you are running Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP, or a later version of Microsoft Windows, you are eligible to update Microsoft Windows with the latest drivers through the Microsoft Updates site. To perform this update, follow the steps below.
Note: corporate network users and users of illegal copies of Microsoft Windows may be unable to complete Microsoft updates. If you are on a corporate network, contact your system administrator if you are concerned about updating your computer. If you are running an illegal copy of Microsoft Windows, we recommend purchasing a Microsoft Windows license.
Note: When prompted to restart your computer, restart your computer. This is a very important step, and in some cases it may take several times before you finish all the Windows updates. After you restart your computer, be sure to visit the Windows Update page again to make sure all the necessary files are downloaded.
Microsoft Windows XP and later usersMicrosoft Windows XP Home and Professional users have the ability to automatically update their computer.
Other hardware driversTo get the best performance from your computer, make sure you are using the latest drivers for the hardware devices in your computer.
Can't view Windows Update pageBelow are some reasons if you are unable to view the Microsoft Windows Update page.
Although Microsoft tests updates before they are released on numerous computer configurations, you may experience problems after installing the updates. Typically, these problems are caused by other programs, unique configurations, or third-party drivers.
If you have installed updates and are experiencing problems that are still documented on your computer and on the Microsoft help site, try uninstalling the updates through Programs and Features (Add or Remove Programs) in Control Panel, read below about uninstallation.
- Temporarily disable all virus protection programs.
- Disable all programs running on the computer.
- Do not use your computer while updates are being installed.
- Clear Internet history and cache.
- If you encounter problems after installing a driver update, we recommend that you try updating your drivers from your hardware manufacturer rather than through Microsoft.
- Unless the update is critical, do not install updates immediately after they are released. In some rare cases, Microsoft discovers problems with updates after they are first released that can cause problems with your computer.
If you are still having problems after installing the updates, we strongly recommend that you update the rest of your software, check for patches and any other software fixes.
Security Essentials is a software antivirus product from Microsoft that works as a built-in solution in new operating systems (Windows 8 and 10), or as an installable application for Vista or Windows 7. The program is distributed absolutely free, and new virus signatures are sent out weekly, and this is a good alternative to paid antiviruses from third-party developers.
Despite all the advantages of this program, users rarely choose it as their main means of protection, and are also not aware of its basic functions. Also, there is not much information on the network about how Microsoft Security Essentials is updated, and since I myself use this software, I wanted to fill this gap. In this article I will talk about the standard procedure for downloading a new version of the anti-virus database, and also consider some of the problems that arise during this operation (and read about how to temporarily disable this anti-virus). Let's get started!
Standard updateThere is absolutely nothing complicated here. To update Microsoft Security Essentials manually, all you need to do is:
Important! The screenshots in this article were taken using Windows Defender, which is included with Windows 8. This is not a big deal, since the Security Essentials program is its exact analogue, but only for previous editions of the OS. The structure of tabs, settings and windows in these applications is completely identical.
Immediately after completing the last step in the above instructions, the search, download and installation of current signatures will occur:
In theory, the update procedure should not cause any difficulties if the Internet access settings are correct. However, like any other software package, Microsoft Security Essentials antivirus is not updated if the computer accesses a proxy server and the system is not properly configured for this.
Defender itself does not have network access settings within itself: they are pulled up from “Browser Options,” a special component of the Windows Control Panel. Therefore, to check your network access settings and update Microsoft Security Essentials through a proxy, you will need:
All you need now is to specify the correct settings for accessing the Internet by entering the proxy server address and port in the appropriate fields below. Here I cannot give any exact values or recommendations, and you should find out this data yourself from your system administrator, or from the provider providing you with a connection to the Network.
Important! You should understand that incorrect network access settings are only one of the few reasons why Microsoft Security Essentials is not updated. You might just want to try the update procedure again later, as the Microsoft server may simply be overloaded.
So, that's all I wanted to tell you about updating Windows Defender. I hope that many users will choose it and make this application their standard antivirus on their computer. And if you want to remove this antivirus, you can read how to do this. See you later!
If you frequently use MS Word for work or study, it is extremely important to use the latest version of the program. In addition to the fact that Microsoft tries to quickly correct errors and eliminate shortcomings in the work of its brainchild, they also regularly add new functions to it.
By default, the settings of each program included in the Microsoft Office suite have the automatic installation of updates enabled. And yet, sometimes there is a need to check on your own whether software updates are available. For example, this may be needed to troubleshoot certain operational problems.
To check for updates and actually update Word, follow these steps:
1. Open Word and click the “File” button.
2. Select the “Account” section.
3. In the Product Details section, click the Update Options button.
4. Select “Update”.
5. It will start checking for updates. If available, they will be downloaded and installed. If there are no updates, you will see the following message:
6. Congratulations, you will have the latest version of Word installed.
Note: Regardless of which Microsoft Office program you update, updates (if any) will be downloaded and installed for all office components (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
Enable automatic check for updatesIf the “Office Update” section is highlighted in yellow, and when you click the “Update Options” button, the “Update” section is missing, the automatic update function for office programs is disabled. Therefore, to update Word, you need to enable it.
1. Open the “File” menu and go to the “Account” section.
2. Click on the “Update Options” button and select “Enable updates”.
3. Confirm your actions by clicking “Yes” in the window that appears.
4. Automatic updates for all Microsoft Office components will be enabled, now you can update Word using the instructions provided above.
That's all, from this short article you learned how to update Word. We recommend that you always use the latest versions of the software and regularly install updates from the developers.
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On a Mac computer? See Check for Office for Mac updates automatically.
Select your version of Office: Later versions of Office1. Open any Office application, such as Word, and create a new document.
2. Go to the File Account section (or Office Account if you have Outlook open).
3. Under Product Details, select Update Options > Update.
Note: You may need to click Turn on updates if you don't immediately see the Update command.
4. After Office has finished searching for and installing updates, close the window with the message "You're OK."
From the Update Options button menu, you can also select Disable updates or View updates (previously installed).
Office in the Microsoft StoreIf you purchased Microsoft Store apps on your Windows device, you can update Office in the same place!
Note: If you see a "You're ready" message after you click Get Updates, you have all the latest updates installed. 
2. Select File > Account (or Office Account in Outlook 2013).
3. In the Product Information section, click the Update Options button.
Watch the video for the steps involved.
4. Click Turn on updates if the option is available.
5. To manually check for and install Office updates, select the Update now option.
6. After Office has finished searching for and installing updates, close the window with the message "You're OK."
Does not work? Try this: Office 2010Select File > Help > Check for Updates.
Select Install updates or Check for updates. If both commands are not available, follow the additional steps listed in the pop-up window that appears after you click the Check for updates button.
Thank you for using Office 2007. If you are looking for an update, support for Office 2007 has ended.
To take advantage of new features and get the latest security updates, we recommend that you get the latest version of Office.
