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Due to the news that it now takes around for 20 minutes for a newly installed Windows XP PC to become infected after being exposed to the internet Adidas Superstar Slip On Trainer Bianche Saldi , it's time to get that computer of yours updated. It's too much of a risk not keeping your computer updated. Unfortunately for you dialup users out there, the Windows Security Update CD is no longer available from Microsoft. I know. I can hear you now. It'll take forever to download all of that. That's a real bummer. I ordered that CD earlier last year and despite it's age, it still comes in handy for computers that I work on that have never been updated. When I find the time Adidas Superstar Slip On Trainer Nere Saldi , I'll give you the option of purchasing a similar CD for anyone out there who doesn't have a broadband connection.


First, let's make sure that Automatic Updates are set to download all the high priority updates.


Right click on "My Computer". Select "Properties" from the menu that appears. Select the "Automatic Updates" tab.


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Open the "Start Menu" and select the "Windows Update" icon. Select either "Express" or "Custom" tabs when the webpage finishes loading. (Windows Update may ask to install an ActiveX executable. Be sure to install it.)


It make take a few minutes for Windows Update to discover the necessary updates to get your computer up to speed. For those of you out there that already know how to use Windows Update, I've discovered a real gem. Do you see it in the lower right corner of your browser? There's a new version of Windows Update available called "Microsoft Update" that not only keeps your computer patched, but you applications Donne Adidas Superstar Lotus Print Fiori Saldi , like Office, as well.


Go ahead and click on "Upgrade to Microsoft Update". When done, click on the "Start Now" button.


Microsoft Update will go through it's phase of checking your computer to see if anything is necessary to get itself running.


Review the license agreement from Microsoft. When you have finished reading Donne Adidas Superstar Russian Bloom Print Fiori Nere Saldi , click the "Continue" button.


Notice the small rectanglar popup? You have to install the "ActiveX Control" to get Microsoft Update running.


Click "Install ActiveX Control...".


A small popup (Internet Explorer - Security Warning) will appear asking for permission to install the ActiveX Control.


Click on "Install".


For the power users out there, this may look familiar. There's a difference though. Remember when I said that you could not only keep the core of Windows XP updated, you know can keep your core Windows applications updated as well. You can now select "Microsoft Update" instead of "Windows Update" to keep everything secure and running.


Update: Microsoft has finally released a new security and critical updates cd. It can be downloaded here.

>Planning Your Childs Education

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All parents know that it is a well-known fact that educating children is very expensive. Should you choose to send your children to boarding school costs could vary from 000-000 per year Day school could cost approximately half of that.


Here am a few simple steps to help your financial planning of your children's education.


Make accurate estimates of the educational costs. First on the list would be tuition fees, and you must try to anticipate the rise in fees over the next several years until the child finally graduates. Equipment such as books and supplies also form a main part of education expenses include such things as pens, paper Donne Adidas Supercolor Pack Chiaro Rosa Saldi , photocopying and other expenses that should be included. Don't forget to include school uniforms, school outings, school camps Adidas Core Nere Superstar Foundation Saldi , recreational activities and any extra tuition fees.


Parents must identify available sources for funding for child's education. Look into the possibility of where funds can be arranged. Is there any financial aid which is available from the beginning of your child's educational career? Often assistance can depend upon the total amount of the school fees and also how much the school really wants that particular child to enroll and whether the school gives scholarships. A great idea is always make a short list of schools and see what every school can offer to your particular child. There are also many local groups and religious groups that provide scholarships.


Payment options. Parents must look into possible payment options that are made available by the institution or school being considered.


Parents are always advised to start saving for their child's education as early as possible. Young couples starting off in life should consider beginning a savings bank account to cater for future child's educational needs.


Parents could consider developing an investment strategy. This is advisable so that you are better able to afford your child's education. Savings alone may not be enough, whereas savings wisely invested may go to cover the full cost of your child's education.


In today's economy, many parents struggle from payday to the next payday to make ends meet. Having large educational bills doesn't help to balance the budget. Therefore Child education plans is most important that parents look into every possible form of assistance and strategize to be able to offer the educational needs of the child.