We’re often asked, “How do I know if a Windows update is real?” Software developers, such as Microsoft, make it pretty simple by including alerts or automatic updates in the software itself. To be safe, never open an email as such or click on any links contained. If you’re concerned about updating software, open the software already installed on your computer, and then check for “updates” in the Menu section. You can do this yourself by following those steps we just listed.
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