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Microsoft updates???

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Microsoft updates???

July 10, 2003 7:34 PM from

How do I know when to update and when not to? My computer works fine right now and I have heard some real horror stories about Microsoft updates. Right now I have 4 critical waiting to download. I used to download them all, whether I needed them or not. Should I keep on downloading or just basically download what I think is necessary? What about the security downloads, are they all necessary. I know this isn't a Microsoft discussion board but I really don't know who else to ask and you all seem so know so much about computers so I am sorry if I am asking a question to the wrong people in the wrong place. Like I said, you people seem to know an awful lot about computers so I trust your input.

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Reply #26 July 16, 2003 2:33 PM from

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Addendum: I understand not being able to get one or even two, but this makes 4 I can't get.

Reply #27 July 16, 2003 7:04 PM from

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For proggy run speed and bootup time... (Semi-different issue) I use System Mechanic Industrial edition. My laptop used to take >5mins to boot up...I ran the regestry cleaner and invalid shortcut remover now it boots up in <1min.

You guys what a little tool that makes your computer boot up in 20 seconds 30 at the most from microsoft? And believe me IT WORKS!!!

http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/hwdev/platform/performance/fastboot/default.mspx

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Reply #28 July 16, 2003 7:07 PM from

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Here is the same program, different link...

http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/hwdev/platform/performance/fastboot/bootvis.mspx

Bootvis works GREAT!

Reply #29 July 17, 2003 12:40 AM from

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Beware updates 823980 and 821557 (newest additions to the Windows Update site). One or both trashed my firewall...had to uninstall both updates. If you install them make sure you create a system restore point first.........

Reply #30 July 17, 2003 1:12 AM from

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It is always good practice to be prepared for the worst before you install anything.

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Reply #31 July 17, 2003 9:36 AM from

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#29, Yrag, those were the two that screwed up my machine. I did do a system restore point before downloading the updates so fortunately I wasn't in such bad shape this time. I think I'll just forget the last 4 updates. I have Norton antivirus and firewalls so I should be okay until some new idiot comes up with a way to jeopardize my computer!

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