Software Upgrade for Some Windows Components Required

To use Microsoft Update, you must first install the latest version of some Windows components. This will allow your computer to work with these new features on the site:

• More updates:  Get updates for Windows and for popular Microsoft programs such as Microsoft Office in one place.
• Faster updates:  The latest Windows Installer (MSI) improves the way updates are installed, delivering updates in the smallest possible packages in the shortest amount of time.
• Easier navigation:   Now you can find updates by priority or by product while helpful links and important messages help ensure you are installing all high-priority updates for your computer.