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    Windows updates

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by BG1, Jan 8, 2008.

  1. BG1

    BG1 Notebook Enthusiast

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    My updates set to automatic where it checkes for updates daily are installys them at night. Is this a good idea? Will vista only update things i need or do they just update randoms things that dont matter? Should i turn my automatic updates and dl off?
     
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    wullger Notebook Guru

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    If you're using Vista, there's an option in the left pane, "Change Options". From there you can choose to include/exclude 'recommended' updates (The non-critical ones), as well as updates for other Microsoft products.
     
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