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windows updates
Name: chris2x Date: January 24, 2005 at 20:41:38 Pacific OS: XP Pro CPU/Ram: P3 256
Comment:
should i bother with them or will i only be downloading stuff i dont need? thanks
Name: terii Date: January 24, 2005 at 20:49:49 Pacific
Reply:
The rule of thumb for Windows Updates is to download and install ALL critical updates. The rest of the updates are a pick and choose. Read them before installing as you may not need them.
Hope this helps.
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Response Number 2
Name: XpUser Date: January 24, 2005 at 21:04:48 Pacific
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I agree with terii. I recommend that you read this article
Name: cogster Date: January 25, 2005 at 01:15:03 Pacific
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Make sure you clean your computer of spyware, ect before you install service pack 2
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Response Number 4
Name: mosaddique Date: January 25, 2005 at 01:29:30 Pacific
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Sound advice from all the above. Follow it and you should be fine.
If you want to retain a local copy of the updates, then consider the procedure on my website (Homepage link) that shows you how to secure them locally to your hard drive. Look at the section titled "Get updates for your OS from Windows Update to your Local Hard Drive".
___________________________________________ ☺ When everything else fails, read the instructions.
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Damaged boot record.
