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Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2): How to update your operating system

The best way to update Windows XP SP2 is to turn on Automatic Updates. Automatic Updates can download and install important security and other high-priority updates automatically, on a schedule you set.

To turn on Automatic Updates in Windows XP (SP2):

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Click Start, and then click Control Panel.

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Click Security Center, and then click Automatic Updates.

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Choose Automatic (recommended).

To update your operating system now, visit Microsoft Update.

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