Are my updates installed?

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From: John Rampling (j.rampling_at_NOSPAM.com)
Date: 12/22/04 

Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2004 19:36:39 GMT

When I log off, I get the usual message "Saving your settings..." but then I
briefly get the message "preparing updates for installation" before the
computer switches off.

It happens every time. Are my updates installed or not? Where do I look to
find out?

John