innerspin
join:2004-10-08
Birmingham | Win xp Updates
Hi, ive just had a new computer i do have the update on automatic, should i keep updating my computer when theses updates are there? some of the updates i don't understand so there for i dont know whats bening installed |
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crossedeyed
Troublemaker
join:2004-07-30
Malvern, AR | keep check on the update site because it will tell you if there are updates for your monitor and network card and other things also
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gracie
Geek Goddess
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join:2003-07-15
confusion
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said by innerspin  :Hi, ive just had a new computer i do have the update on automatic, should i keep updating my computer when theses updates are there? generally speaking, if you're relatively new to computing and security, you may do best leaving automatic updates on; occasionally there may be a problem update, but the majority of the time, you'll be fine. automatic updates won't offer you updates that are not for your computer/operating system (i.e., if you have xp sp2 it won't push updates for win2k, etc.), so you have little to worry about there.
IF you are very savvy about computers and security, and like to do a bit of research before installing any updates, and practice generally safe computing, you can consider turning off auto-updates and just making it a practice to go to windows update manually once a week, after researching the updates, and do it from there.
i have auto-updates off (mainly because i'm choosing not to install sp2 on this particular computer), but still install most of the patches offered for xp on the windows update site, usually after others have tried them out first  . for the average user, though, auto-updates are usually not a problem, and can be a real effort-saver.
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dadkins
Can you do Blu?
Premium,MVM
join:2003-09-26
Hercules, CA | reply to innerspin
I install All of them, but that's me. |
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haroldo
join:2004-01-16
united state
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Like they say when you shop for a Rolls Royce, "...If you have to ask the price, you probably can't afford it!"
If you have to ask (whether to update), you probably aren't capable of deciding on a particular update of not (no disrespect intended, only a real expert should make that decision). Therefor you would be best advised to accept ALL critical updates.
Think of if like a vaccine, if your doctor said you needed it, would you say, "No thanks!" |
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novaflare
The Dragon Was Here
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join:2002-01-24
Barberton, OH
1 edit | As others said when in doubt update. But heres a thought teach your self. Keep auto updates on for now but make it a habbit to go there once a week any how and read up on that weeks updates. Come here read about what others say about the update use google to search for non ms info on the update. What its for etc. Read microsofts own descrion of the update as well. Adventualy you will get to a point where you will be able to pick and choose what updates you need and what ones you dont. I mean realy if you dont use outlook/express why bother with a update that is only for outlook? Same for iis updates dont use it dont update it. Its a waste of space and even the miniscule chance of it causeing a system stability problem isnt worth it.
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yan_ets
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join:2005-05-05
Norcross, GA
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I like using Microsoft Baseline Security Analizer to keep xp up to date.
»www.microsoft.com/technet/securi···ult.mspx
Very simple to use. |
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