Operating Systems
Keeping Up to Date

Operating Systems are similar to the "nervous system" in your body, coordinating all the actions of your computer.

Check here for The Answers, even before you realize you have a question!

Our Goal for this section is to discuss features, improvements, upgrade paths, and pitfalls to avoid with straightforward answers.

• What is Microsoft XPS Document Writer? Have you noticed that when you click to print in Vista you have a choice of "Microsoft XPS Document Writer" as one of your printers? Take a look at this article for more information!

• Microsoft Vista Operating System comes in 32-bit or 64-bit. Most computers today are 32-bit, and emerging technology is 64-bit. Eventually, all PC’s with Microsoft Operating Systems will be 64-bit. Since Vista is brand new, you need to consider these factors to see if it is the best time for your business to move to Vista now. Microsoft Upgrades gives you the Answers you need as you consider your options.

• When Microsoft XP or Vista is installed, Windows Update is automatically installed. If you have a DSL or Broadband connection, your operating system will be automatically updated with critical updates. This is a very important feature which protects your computer and improves the functionality of your program. You can disable it, but we strongly suggest you keep this feature! An example of an important update would be the change in Daylight Savings Time. This update was added automatically with Windows Update. A dial-up connection is not fast enough for this feature to function properly.

  You also can add the option of Microsoft Updates, which updates your Windows Operating System AND Microsoft Office for versions 2003 or later.

  To check for Windows Update or Microsoft Update, Right Click on "My Computer">Left Click on "Properties">Left Click on Auto Updates. Use it!

• Daylight Savings Fix Are your computers and calendar programs correct?

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