Microsoft Products Update Information for non-LYNX PCs
Automatic Updates with windowsupdate.musc.edu
Using Internet Explorer (this service will not
work with other browsers), go to windowsupdate.microsoft.com and follow the instructions for installing either the AutoReboot or Prompted Reboot registry files.
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Microsoft Applications (Office, Visio, Project)
1) Make sure you have your installation CDs before
starting; some updates require it.
2) Make sure you're logged into your workstation
with an account that has administrative rights.
3) Close all of your Microsoft applications
4) Using Internet Explorer, go to http://office.microsoft.com/officeupdate
5) Near the center of the screen, there's a blue
box that says "Office Updates". Click on the link to "Check for Updates"
6) Allow Microsoft to install the scanning software
7) If the scanner returns with a list of critical
updates, select "Start Installation".
8) Select "Next" when presented with the end-user
agreement.
9) Select "Next" at the screen "Please have your
Office product CD ready". If you didn't get them in Step 1, you will
need to now.
10) The download will start and the web site will
give you an idea of how long it will take to download the updates.
11) When the download is complete, the update wizard
will automatically install the patches. If prompted, insert the appropriate
CD and tell the application where to find it (e.g., D: drive; E: drive)
12) Restart the workstation when the update wizard
has finished.
13 Repeat Steps 4-12 until the scanner reports that
your software is fully patched. You may have to do this multiple times
if you've never patched your Microsoft applications.
