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Is it safe to download update from Windows Vista 64 Updates?

  1. #1


    Boaby Guest

    Is it safe to download update from Windows Vista 64 Updates?

    Hi folks,

    Window Updates informs that I have a new driver update for my Nvida
    nForce Serial ATA driver provided by Nvidia. Now, if my memory recalls
    correctly that is the moment once it has been installed on my pc, the
    windows activation programs pop up asking me to insert a valid OEM
    key.

    I don't want to download this update as has anybody else has any
    issues with this?



    Cheers,

    Boabyboy

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  2. #2


    Richard Urban Guest

    Re: Is it safe to download update from Windows Vista 64 Updates?

    If you install this update you will likely have to reactivate your computer.

    In my case, activation was OK but I was told that my system was not
    "Genuine".

    Install it at your own risk!

    --


    Regards,

    Richard Urban
    Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User
    (For email, remove the obvious from my address)



    "Boaby" <nospamplease@nothanks.com> wrote in message
    news:iamg73lmm20uaouaom4d7p7eorjede4pcl@4ax.com...
    > Hi folks,
    >
    > Window Updates informs that I have a new driver update for my Nvida
    > nForce Serial ATA driver provided by Nvidia. Now, if my memory recalls
    > correctly that is the moment once it has been installed on my pc, the
    > windows activation programs pop up asking me to insert a valid OEM
    > key.
    >
    > I don't want to download this update as has anybody else has any
    > issues with this?
    >
    > Cheers,
    >
    > Boabyboy



      My System SpecsSystem Spec

  3. #3


    Boaby Guest

    Re: Is it safe to download update from Windows Vista 64 Updates?

    On Tue, 19 Jun 2007 18:55:43 -0400, "Richard Urban"
    <richardurbanREMOVETHIS@hotmail.com> wrote:

    >If you install this update you will likely have to reactivate your computer.
    >
    >In my case, activation was OK but I was told that my system was not
    >"Genuine".
    >
    >Install it at your own risk!


    Well, I am going to just leave it then.

    Boabyboy

      My System SpecsSystem Spec

  4. #4


    Xenomorph Guest

    Re: Is it safe to download update from Windows Vista 64 Updates?

    That's silly.

    If there is a system update, then install it!

    It could contain bug fixes or other improvements.

    If Windows asks to Activate again (doubtful from a driver update), then do
    it!

    What are you afraid of?


    --
    http://xenomorph.net/

    "Boaby" <nospamplease@nothanks.com> wrote in message
    news:46og73puchg8o5modk4qet4j417hh738or@4ax.com...
    > On Tue, 19 Jun 2007 18:55:43 -0400, "Richard Urban"
    > <richardurbanREMOVETHIS@hotmail.com> wrote:
    >
    >>If you install this update you will likely have to reactivate your
    >>computer.
    >>
    >>In my case, activation was OK but I was told that my system was not
    >>"Genuine".
    >>
    >>Install it at your own risk!

    >
    > Well, I am going to just leave it then.
    >
    > Boabyboy



      My System SpecsSystem Spec

  5. #5


    Richard Urban Guest

    Re: Is it safe to download update from Windows Vista 64 Updates?

    If the SATA drives are working, leave well enough alone. In my case the
    error was not repairable. I had to go back to an image created the day
    before. Now I block the update.

    BTW, everyone knows that you should get hardware updates from the
    manufacturer.

    --


    Regards,

    Richard Urban
    Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User
    (For email, remove the obvious from my address)



    "Xenomorph" <spam@spam.com> wrote in message
    news:%23SY1uXtsHHA.2004@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
    > That's silly.
    >
    > If there is a system update, then install it!
    >
    > It could contain bug fixes or other improvements.
    >
    > If Windows asks to Activate again (doubtful from a driver update), then do
    > it!
    >
    > What are you afraid of?
    >
    >
    > --
    > http://xenomorph.net/
    >
    > "Boaby" <nospamplease@nothanks.com> wrote in message
    > news:46og73puchg8o5modk4qet4j417hh738or@4ax.com...
    >> On Tue, 19 Jun 2007 18:55:43 -0400, "Richard Urban"
    >> <richardurbanREMOVETHIS@hotmail.com> wrote:
    >>
    >>>If you install this update you will likely have to reactivate your
    >>>computer.
    >>>
    >>>In my case, activation was OK but I was told that my system was not
    >>>"Genuine".
    >>>
    >>>Install it at your own risk!

    >>
    >> Well, I am going to just leave it then.
    >>
    >> Boabyboy

    >



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  6. #6


    bob clere Guest

    Re: Is it safe to download update from Windows Vista 64 Updates?

    I wouldn't download it. I downloaded an "updated" video driver and it blew
    the monitor resolution. Resolution required for Aero was not available.
    Fortunately, I was able to roll back.

    "Boaby" <nospamplease@nothanks.com> wrote in message
    news:iamg73lmm20uaouaom4d7p7eorjede4pcl@4ax.com...
    > Hi folks,
    >
    > Window Updates informs that I have a new driver update for my Nvida
    > nForce Serial ATA driver provided by Nvidia. Now, if my memory recalls
    > correctly that is the moment once it has been installed on my pc, the
    > windows activation programs pop up asking me to insert a valid OEM
    > key.
    >
    > I don't want to download this update as has anybody else has any
    > issues with this?
    >
    > Cheers,
    >
    > Boabyboy



      My System SpecsSystem Spec

  7. #7


    bob clere Guest

    Re: Is it safe to download update from Windows Vista 64 Updates?

    I don't recommend using the windows update for your nvidia driver, I just
    tried that tonight and I don't know what driver it installed but nothing
    worked right afterwards. I went to the NVIDIA site for the correct driver!
    "Boaby" <nospamplease@nothanks.com> wrote in message
    news:iamg73lmm20uaouaom4d7p7eorjede4pcl@4ax.com...
    > Hi folks,
    >
    > Window Updates informs that I have a new driver update for my Nvida
    > nForce Serial ATA driver provided by Nvidia. Now, if my memory recalls
    > correctly that is the moment once it has been installed on my pc, the
    > windows activation programs pop up asking me to insert a valid OEM
    > key.
    >
    > I don't want to download this update as has anybody else has any
    > issues with this?
    >
    > Cheers,
    >
    > Boabyboy



      My System SpecsSystem Spec

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