Can automatic updates not open Internet Explorer?

How can I get Windows updates without Internet Explorer?

• Answer:

  One way to keep your Windows computer updated is to visit the Microsoft website using a browser like Internet Explorer and to download the updates to be installed. You do not have to use Internet Explorer or any browser at all, though. There is another, simpler way to keep your computer up to date.Other BrowsersIf you simply do not like to use Internet Explorer, there are other popular browsers available. These include Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Apple Safari. Each one of these is free and can be downloaded at the company's website. You can use any of these browsers to visit Microsoft's website and download updates.Updating Without a BrowserIf you would like to keep Windows updated without using a browser at all, you can do so using the Windows Update feature. To access it, click on the "Start" button in the lower left corner of your desktop, then click on "Control Panel" in the menu that comes up. In the control panel you will see an array of options, including one called "Windows Update." Double-click it to open it. You can change the settings within Windows Update to suit your needs. If you would like to manually choose the updates to install, leave the settings on "Manual" and Windows Update will provide you with a list of updates that are available to install. These are divided into two categories: "Important" and "Optional." When you decide which updates you wish to install, check the boxes next to them and click "OK." Windows will automatically download and install the selected updates. Another option is to change the Windows Update setting to "Automatic." If you do this, you will not need to worry about checking for updates and choosing which ones to install, because Windows will automatically install them for you as they become available. This is a nice option to keep your computer up to date without having to think about it.Source:http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/windowsupdate/learn/windowsxp.mspxhttp://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/products/features/windows-updateMore Information:http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/firefox.htmlhttp://www.google.com/chrome/?utm_campaign=en&utm_source=en-ha-na-us-bk-gen&utm_medium=hahttp://www.apple.com/safari/