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    Do I always need to search for high-prriority updates for Windows?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by comrade_commissar7, Aug 22, 2009.

  1. comrade_commissar7

    comrade_commissar7 Notebook Evangelist

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    Windows Service Pack and MS office SP updates really do eat up a lot of memory. Even though I just have to choose the high-priority recommended updates, it eats a lot of time and memory. Should I always search and install high priority updates for Windows? Thanks in advance :)
     
    comrade_commissar7, Aug 22, 2009
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    qhn Notebook User

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    Isn't this already being the Windows Update default? What is there about eating lot of memory? Set the update to automatic, and you would hardly notice when the downloads/update are being running.

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Aug 23, 2009
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    ScuderiaConchiglia NBR Vaio Team Curmudgeon

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    They are called "high priority" for a reason. So yes, you should.

    BTW when you said they "eat up a lot of memory", I think you REALLY meant disk space. Memory and disk space are not the same thing. If you use the two terms interchangably like that, folks on these forums are likely to be confused by the true nature of your questions. Best that you get used to keeping the two terms separate for clear communications here.

    Gary
     
    ScuderiaConchiglia, Aug 23, 2009
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