Have the updated devices It is important for them to work well, to be eligible for the latest improvements and also to improve security. It is essential to correct vulnerabilities that can be exploited by attackers. Now, it is essential to update everything correctly. In this article we are going to talk about how to safely update Windows, any program you use and the system's own antivirus. This will prevent you from making mistakes.

Problem with fake updates

There is a problem very present on the Internet and it is one of the false updates. It may happen that we are browsing the network and we find a message asking us to install an update to supposedly correct a problem. That update can be from the system, such as Windows, but also from the browser or any program.

The problem is that it is really a false file. It is malware that can steal personal data, passwords or make the computer start to go wrong. It is something that sometimes also appears when entering web pages that redirects us to sites that are actually false and there cybercriminals host malicious content.

Generally this type of scam is accompanied by an alert message. You can tell us that there has been a failure in the computer, that something is wrong or that you need to update to continue using a program. The victim may think that it really is important to update and does not want complications, so they click and download the file. However, that software will end up being malware.

How to update Windows safely

The first thing to indicate is how we can update the system in complete safety. A clear example is Windows, which is the most widely used on desktop computers and that also makes cybercriminals sneak fake files that are posing as legitimate updates to infect computers.

To update the Microsoft system, in the case of Windows 11 you have to go to Start, you go to Configuration and there you click on Windows Update. You will automatically see possible new versions that are available. It is important that you do not have any pending files, otherwise the update would not be complete.

In case you use Windows 10, the process is similar. This time you have to go to Start, Configuration and Update and security. There you start the process to install new versions and make the system have the latest available.

An alternative is to go to the Microsoft official website. There you will also see updates to download and install. What you should never do is download them from sources that are not legitimate, such as third-party sites that you can find when browsing the network. It could be a trap and really download malware.

Programs with the latest versions

In the same way that you must update Windows safely, you must apply the same to any application you have installed on the system. You should always have the latest versions and power like this correct vulnerabilities that can appear, as well as make the operation optimal.

Normally you can update the programs once you start the application. Sometimes it happens automatically, but in other options you have to go to the configuration and look for the software update section. It will automatically connect to the servers of that application and the process will begin. But you may also have to go to the official page and look for possible updates there. Never install them through links or ads that appear to you while you are browsing, for example.

In the case of Google Chrome, which is one of the most important programs that you should always have updated, you have to go to the menu on the top right, click on Help and go to Google Chrome Information. It will automatically start searching for new versions and a message will appear indicating whether or not it is updated correctly.

The process is similar with any other browser, such as Mozilla Firefox, Safari, etc. Always make sure you have the latest version and so you can also navigate with greater speed, without the dreaded cutting problems appearing.

Update Windows antivirus

Of course, another fundamental tool that you must update correctly is the Windows antivirus. You should never keep an obsolete version, otherwise it could not act correctly against the latest viruses and that is a problem for your security and privacy.

The good news is that Windows antivirus is updated automatically. Of course, as long as no problem occurs. Sometimes there could be some failure at the system level and cause it to not update itself and a series of steps have to be carried out to have the latest version installed.

So let's see what to do to correctly update the Windows antivirus and make sure it works well. The first thing you should do is check which version you have. For this you have to go to Home, you enter Configuration, you go to Privacy and security, Configuration and you enter About.

Once inside you can see the version of the antimalware, antivirus, engine or antispyware client. You must take these data into account in order to know if the Windows antivirus is really updated or not.

To verify it you have to go to the Web page of the Microsoft updates. You have to see the Last security intelligence update section. Does it match what you have installed? If you have any previous version, you can download the most recent one from that same web page.

Conclusions

In short, as you have seen it is essential have everything updated to avoid problems. It is important in order to achieve optimal operation, but also in order not to have security problems that may affect our devices and systems. It is important that you update both Windows, as well as any program that you are going to use in your day to day. In all cases there may be vulnerabilities and they should be corrected.

Of course, it is essential that you always update them safely, from legitimate sources and without compromising the proper functioning. Sometimes they will be updated automatically from the application itself, but other times you will have to go to the official website to download the latest versions. Always avoid third party sites that may not be reliable.