Updates Windows (maybe more updates I need?

I recently uninstalled/re-installed my computer which was bought 6 years ago. I have Windows XP.  I went to AVG to download free antivirus program, but it says that I need to improve my Windows.  I clicked on the updates of Windows but AVG still say that I have to update.  Could you please help.  Christine

HOW to get a computer that is running Windows XP Gold (no Service Pack) fully patched (after a clean install)
http://groups.Google.com/group/Microsoft.public.windowsupdate/MSG/3f5afa8ed33e121c

HOW TO get a computer that is running Windows XP SP1 (a) or SP2 fully patched (after a clean install)
http://groups.Google.com/group/Microsoft.public.WindowsXP.General/MSG/a066ae41add7dd2b

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