How do I "update my computer" so I can install a "patch"?

And what exactly does this mean?

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How do I "update my computer" so I can install a "patch"?antispyware

So you got this message from windows update?

if so...

From that pop-up you can download and then install

There are other way to get the updates also

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How do I "update my computer" so I can install a "patch"?best antivirus software

When you do a Windows Update or set your pc to do Automatic Updates, it installs any patches available for your machine.

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This MS site will explain how to use the Automatic Update and a lot on more to keep your computer safe and running well.

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security...
Go to update.microsoft.com and let it run the updates.
Click on start, and go to the control panel. You should have the Security Center there. It will allow you to change it so you automatically get updates daily.