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**Airbot** · 01-04-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by Peppurr101

I was kind of hoping this would let up for a while.

In my previous post
Having trouble deciding which updates to install , I was having issues with my computer freezing after installing some updates. I found out that not all the updates that Windows tells me about actually apply to my computer. The issues are now resolved and I have even downloaded SP1 withouut issues! (Imagine the Snoopy happy dance here)
This morning, 5 more updates appeared. I have my computer set to tell me about them, but not download til I tell it to. I have looked them up on the Microsoft website, but wanted to ask advice before I go ahead and install and put my foot in again...

They are:
4 updates for Windows Vista, 3 important, 1 recommended
KB951978-the website says this one is for XP SP3??
KB952709-improves reliability
KB955302-I have seen some posts on other forums describing issues installing this
KB957200-reliabiliy (not much more info than that)
and
KB 940157 Windows Search 4D for vista. Recommended.

I also wanted to say that this forum is great. The knowledge and support here is fantastic.
I can't believe I waited so long to find it. You guys rock!

Peppurr

Hi again peppurr,

"The issues are now resolved and I have even downloaded SP1 withouut issues!"

That may have been your problem all along. You failed to mention that you didn't have SP1 installed in your previous thread. A lot of problems with updates can be from not having SP1 installed first. There are some updates that need to be installed before installing SP1 to fix issues with the update process and compatibility and also some that need to be installed after having SP1 installed. SP1 has been out since March 2008 I believe. Service Packs are like very important big updates that resolve known issues with previous problems.

As to windows update providing the right updates to your computer...it is in most cases 100% accurate on this. I have never had an update in WU offered to me that didn't apply to my computer.

But I will look at those updates and try to find why you get one for XPsp3.

A little info on it that you can look thru the links.
Installing Windows Vista Service Pack 1 - Windows Vista Help
Windows Vista Service Pack 1

01-04-2009	#2 (permalink)
Airbot Vista Ultimate SP2 x64 Windows 7 Ultimate x64 TECHNET 1,657 posts	Re: More updates? Quote: Originally Posted by Peppurr101 I was kind of hoping this would let up for a while. In my previous post Having trouble deciding which updates to install , I was having issues with my computer freezing after installing some updates. I found out that not all the updates that Windows tells me about actually apply to my computer. The issues are now resolved and I have even downloaded SP1 withouut issues! (Imagine the Snoopy happy dance here) This morning, 5 more updates appeared. I have my computer set to tell me about them, but not download til I tell it to. I have looked them up on the Microsoft website, but wanted to ask advice before I go ahead and install and put my foot in again... They are: 4 updates for Windows Vista, 3 important, 1 recommended KB951978-the website says this one is for XP SP3?? KB952709-improves reliability KB955302-I have seen some posts on other forums describing issues installing this KB957200-reliabiliy (not much more info than that) and KB 940157 Windows Search 4D for vista. Recommended. I also wanted to say that this forum is great. The knowledge and support here is fantastic. I can't believe I waited so long to find it. You guys rock! Peppurr Hi again peppurr, "The issues are now resolved and I have even downloaded SP1 withouut issues!" That may have been your problem all along. You failed to mention that you didn't have SP1 installed in your previous thread. A lot of problems with updates can be from not having SP1 installed first. There are some updates that need to be installed before installing SP1 to fix issues with the update process and compatibility and also some that need to be installed after having SP1 installed. SP1 has been out since March 2008 I believe. Service Packs are like very important big updates that resolve known issues with previous problems. As to windows update providing the right updates to your computer...it is in most cases 100% accurate on this. I have never had an update in WU offered to me that didn't apply to my computer. But I will look at those updates and try to find why you get one for XPsp3. A little info on it that you can look thru the links. Installing Windows Vista Service Pack 1 - Windows Vista Help Windows Vista Service Pack 1
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