Howtogeek posted a beginners guide to make Windows 7 update find updates for more than just the OS
Are you new to Windows 7 and the way it runs Windows Update? By default it won?t check for updates for other Microsoft programs installed, here's how to make Windows Update find updates for Office and other MS apps.Beginner Geek: Make Windows 7 Update Find Updates for More Than Just the OS
Activate Microsoft Update
First, open Windows Update to see what updates you're receiving. You can easily find it by entering Windows Update in the Start menu search.