I have Windows XP operating system, how can I find out if I have service pack 2 and the latest security patch?

Question

Also, how can I find out which Internet Explorer version I have?

From a technophobe

Thanks

Answer 1

Go to Microsoft's web site and they can do a check onyour system. Have any code numbers for the XP etc. handy.

Answer 2

To check what your OS is with the SP number Rt click on My Computer on the desktop>Properties

To check IE version, open IE>Help>About

To Update your computer/check for updates go to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/ WITH INTERNET EXPLORER

Answer 3

to check which version of  your xp is..

right click on my computer>properties.

it will display the version of xp under general tab>system:

to get the updates.. click on automatic updates and click on the url to update your system..

to check your ie

open the internet explorer

in the menu bar>help>about internet explorer

Answer 4

right click on my computer and go to properties, under the general tab it will tell you what service pack you have.

security patches are listed in control panel - but automatic updates will keep you up on those

for internet explorer - click on Help at the top of the window and then About. it will list your version