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    do you install all windows updates?

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by fantomasz, Jun 18, 2011.

  1. fantomasz

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    just wondering what You do because in the past I install all of them
    now I have new G73 and don't know if this is good idea
     
    fantomasz, Jun 18, 2011
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    Of course, I keep mine fully updated. There's zero reason not to.
     
    KuroLionheart, Jun 18, 2011
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  3. fantomasz

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    even optional updates?
     
    fantomasz, Jun 18, 2011
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    Depends on the update, but yes. The only time you shouldn't use Windows update is for drivers. Otherwise they're mostly useful 99% of the time.
     
    KuroLionheart, Jun 18, 2011
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    if it is update for windows then yes
    all of them
    one month ago i had error while automatically installing some drivers
    if this happens then install every update sepparatelly from web
    cheers
     
    mite_jan, Jun 18, 2011
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  6. adamski07

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    No, coz im using 80GB ssd as my boot drive. :D
     
    adamski07, Jun 18, 2011
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    With Windows 7 x64 and all the programs installed, my hard drive usage is about 32gb. With hibernation it is 40gb. This includes all the Windows 7 x64 updates so far, including SP1.

    It is very dangerous, not to install all the Windows update.
     
    King of Rapture, Jun 18, 2011
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  8. Nekki

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    All full updated,

    and for people worry about the hdd used space, there is a plenty programs which remove both restore points and Windows Updates backups.
     
    Nekki, Jun 18, 2011
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    I installed all windows security for windows 7.. I'm scared to install the other updates coz it might eat all my free space on ssd.
     
    adamski07, Jun 19, 2011
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  10. Nekki

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    the updates actually do not increase the size of your widows installation since they just either replace or patch files. The real increase came from both Updates Backup and Restore Points, both can be removed easily. Just disable restore points or let them not to use more than 3gb. For the Updates backups you should use TuneUp Utilities or any other free tool.
     
    Nekki, Jun 19, 2011
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    no i dont.. as long as my system is stable, there's no need to update all of them imo.. im using deepfreeze btw, that is enough for prevent any malware/security reason
     
    cayocayo, Jun 19, 2011
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