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    Should I instal these updates for Vista?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by a3r0x, Aug 11, 2009.

  1. a3r0x

    a3r0x Notebook Evangelist

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    Hi, today I've got a message from my system that I need to install some updates forthe OS. My question is, is it worth installing them. I'm asking, because I've heard that some updates can slow down the system, and reduce performance, and I certainly want to avoid that. However some can be v. helpful..

    I'm talking about those highlighted ones. Windows says thay are important.
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    EDIT: I might as well ask this questions here. Which programs are bloatware, and which can I delete from start up??

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    Bloatware?

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    a3r0x, Aug 11, 2009
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  2. TevashSzat

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    Yes you should. They are patches that fixes any security vulnerabilities that Microsoft might have discovered.
     
    TevashSzat, Aug 11, 2009
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    no let them alone that way we can laugh when you get a virus. Why on earth would you question a security update from MS?
     
    Blueman101, Aug 11, 2009
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  4. TevashSzat

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    I'd uninstall

    Splendid
    Virtual Camera
    Live Update
    Fancy Start
    Data Security

    You'll probably have to google the others.
     
    TevashSzat, Aug 11, 2009
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  5. a3r0x

    a3r0x Notebook Evangelist

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    Thx for the answer.

    Which ones can I delete from the start up?

    Thats what I presumed, I'm only making sure about the updates -want my system to run as best/ fast as possible, so I'll install these then.
     
    a3r0x, Aug 11, 2009
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    And one day a Windows SP2 update will show up ( not sure when, i think it will show when you have all updates from SP1 installed ? ) ...

    Anyways, its good because it fixes a common crash while gaming... It fixed for me =)
     
    SirHase, Aug 11, 2009
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  7. Blueman101

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    then why are you using vista?
    lolz
    im just givin' you a hard time
    PS stalker FTW
     
    Blueman101, Aug 11, 2009
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  8. a3r0x

    a3r0x Notebook Evangelist

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    When I receive Win7 from the upgrade, I will replace Vista straight away. On the other hand I do not wanna use XP, coz as far as I know there are issues with drivers etc.

    Yeh, r u also waiting for Call of Pripyiat in September?

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    I've checked the start- up and everything there needs to run, so basically the problem is solved.

    Thx for the help.


    EDIT:
    Seems like it did today:

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    a3r0x, Aug 12, 2009
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