Vista - Drivers updating ?

07-12-2009

Vista Home Premium 32 bit, SP1
I was told that it is not a good idea to update my drivers from MS Updating
Center. I have never done this since I first bought it. That's 2 years ago.
Please tell me where ? Would you give me a link to log on to ? Thank you.
t-4-2

07-12-2009

"t-4-2" <dhuang1@xxxxxx> wrote:

Quote:

>Vista Home Premium 32 bit, SP1
>I was told that it is not a good idea to update my drivers from MS Updating
>Center. I have never done this since I first bought it. That's 2 years ago.
>Please tell me where ? Would you give me a link to log on to ? Thank you.
>t-4-2

Don't fix what ain't broke, bub.

But if you MUST play around with a working system, get driver updates
from your computer manufacturer's website... and ONLY from there.

07-12-2009

t-4-2 wrote:

Quote:

> Vista Home Premium 32 bit, SP1
> I was told that it is not a good idea to update my drivers from MS
> Updating Center. I have never done this since I first bought it. That's 2
> years ago. Please tell me where ? Would you give me a link to log on to ?
> Thank you. t-4-2

The First Law of Driver Updates is "if it ain't broke, don't fix it".
Normally if everything is working you want to leave things as they are. The
exception is that heavy-duty gamers will usually want to update their video
and sound drivers to squeeze every last bit of performance out of the
hardware to get the fastest frame rates. If you're not one of those people,
you don't need to update your drivers if there are no problems you are
trying to solve.

Never get drivers from Windows Update. Get them from:

1. The device mftr.'s website; OR
2. The motherboard mftr.'s website if hardware is onboard; OR
3. The OEM's website for your specific machine if you have an OEM computer
(HP, Dell, Sony, etc.).

Read the installation instructions on the website where you get the drivers.

To find out what hardware is in your computer:

1. Read any documentation you got when you bought the computer.
2. If the computer is OEM, go to the OEM's website for your specific model
machine and look at the specs (you'll be there to get the drivers anyway)
3. Download, install and run a free system inventory program like Belarc
Advisor or System Information for Windows.

http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html - Belarc Advisor
http://www.gtopala.com/ - System Information for Windows

Malke
--
MS-MVP
Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ

07-12-2009

On Sun, 12 Jul 2009 17:17:51 -0400, "t-4-2" <dhuang1@xxxxxx> wrote:

Quote:

> Vista Home Premium 32 bit, SP1
> I was told that it is not a good idea to update my drivers from MS Updating
> Center. I have never done this since I first bought it. That's 2 years ago.
> Please tell me where ? Would you give me a link to log on to ? Thank you.

Two points:

1. Get updated drivers not just because they exist, but because you
are having a problem that the new driver is known to fix.

2. Get driver updates only from the hardware manufacturers web site. I
can't give you a link, because it depends on what hardware you have.

--
Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience
Please Reply to the Newsgroup

07-12-2009

The reason I posted this is that I had burned a few files into re-writable
CDs. When I played it , the machine made a loud humming noise for good 1
minute. Then, now and then, it made the same kind of noise.
The files include a lot of pictures, some in PowerPoint presentations, some
in PNG formats.
The noise does not happen with other CDs. Just those containing the
PowerPoints.
Is that the reason ? ......... the PowerPoints ?
t-4-2

"t-4-2" <dhuang1@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:uVow5YzAKHA.5068@xxxxxx

Quote:

> Vista Home Premium 32 bit, SP1
> I was told that it is not a good idea to update my drivers from MS
> Updating Center. I have never done this since I first bought it. That's 2
> years ago.
> Please tell me where ? Would you give me a link to log on to ? Thank you.
> t-4-2

07-12-2009

"t-4-2" <dhuang1@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:uRKSDa1AKHA.4376@xxxxxx

Quote:

> The reason I posted this is that I had burned a few files into re-writable
> CDs. When I played it , the machine made a loud humming noise for good 1
> minute. Then, now and then, it made the same kind of noise.
> The files include a lot of pictures, some in PowerPoint presentations,
> some in PNG formats.
> The noise does not happen with other CDs. Just those containing the
> PowerPoints.
> Is that the reason ? ......... the PowerPoints ?
> t-4-2

Have you tried reading the CD in another PC? Does that one have the same
problem?

SC Tom

Quote:

>
> "t-4-2" <dhuang1@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:uVow5YzAKHA.5068@xxxxxx

Quote:

>> Vista Home Premium 32 bit, SP1
>> I was told that it is not a good idea to update my drivers from MS
>> Updating Center. I have never done this since I first bought it. That's 2
>> years ago.
>> Please tell me where ? Would you give me a link to log on to ? Thank you.
>> t-4-2

>

07-12-2009

I have no access to another computer.
t-4-2

"SC Tom" <sc@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:OSsAiz1AKHA.3732@xxxxxx

Quote:

>
> "t-4-2" <dhuang1@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:uRKSDa1AKHA.4376@xxxxxx

Quote:

>> The reason I posted this is that I had burned a few files into
>> re-writable CDs. When I played it , the machine made a loud humming noise
>> for good 1 minute. Then, now and then, it made the same kind of noise.
>> The files include a lot of pictures, some in PowerPoint presentations,
>> some in PNG formats.
>> The noise does not happen with other CDs. Just those containing the
>> PowerPoints.
>> Is that the reason ? ......... the PowerPoints ?
>> t-4-2

>
> Have you tried reading the CD in another PC? Does that one have the same
> problem?
>
> SC Tom
>

Quote:

>>
>> "t-4-2" <dhuang1@xxxxxx> wrote in message
>> news:uVow5YzAKHA.5068@xxxxxx

Quote:

>>> Vista Home Premium 32 bit, SP1
>>> I was told that it is not a good idea to update my drivers from MS
>>> Updating Center. I have never done this since I first bought it. That's
>>> 2 years ago.
>>> Please tell me where ? Would you give me a link to log on to ? Thank
>>> you.
>>> t-4-2

>>

>
>

07-12-2009

No public library or anyone you know with one? You're beating your head
against the wall by trying to fix one problem when it may be something
entirely different that is the true problem.

SC Tom

"t-4-2" <dhuang1@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:%23eTXL91AKHA.1476@xxxxxx

Quote:

>I have no access to another computer.
> t-4-2
>
> "SC Tom" <sc@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:OSsAiz1AKHA.3732@xxxxxx

Quote:

>>
>> "t-4-2" <dhuang1@xxxxxx> wrote in message
>> news:uRKSDa1AKHA.4376@xxxxxx

Quote:

>>> The reason I posted this is that I had burned a few files into
>>> re-writable CDs. When I played it , the machine made a loud humming
>>> noise for good 1 minute. Then, now and then, it made the same kind of
>>> noise.
>>> The files include a lot of pictures, some in PowerPoint presentations,
>>> some in PNG formats.
>>> The noise does not happen with other CDs. Just those containing the
>>> PowerPoints.
>>> Is that the reason ? ......... the PowerPoints ?
>>> t-4-2

>>
>> Have you tried reading the CD in another PC? Does that one have the same
>> problem?
>>
>> SC Tom
>>

Quote:

>>>
>>> "t-4-2" <dhuang1@xxxxxx> wrote in message
>>> news:uVow5YzAKHA.5068@xxxxxx
>>>> Vista Home Premium 32 bit, SP1
>>>> I was told that it is not a good idea to update my drivers from MS
>>>> Updating Center. I have never done this since I first bought it. That's
>>>> 2 years ago.
>>>> Please tell me where ? Would you give me a link to log on to ? Thank
>>>> you.
>>>> t-4-2
>>>

>>
>>

07-12-2009	#1 (permalink)
t-4-2 n/a posts	Drivers updating ? Vista Home Premium 32 bit, SP1 I was told that it is not a good idea to update my drivers from MS Updating Center. I have never done this since I first bought it. That's 2 years ago. Please tell me where ? Would you give me a link to log on to ? Thank you. t-4-2
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07-12-2009	#2 (permalink)
Manny Weisbord n/a posts	Re: Drivers updating ? "t-4-2" <dhuang1@xxxxxx> wrote: Quote: >Vista Home Premium 32 bit, SP1 >I was told that it is not a good idea to update my drivers from MS Updating >Center. I have never done this since I first bought it. That's 2 years ago. >Please tell me where ? Would you give me a link to log on to ? Thank you. >t-4-2 Don't fix what ain't broke, bub. But if you MUST play around with a working system, get driver updates from your computer manufacturer's website... and ONLY from there.
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07-12-2009	#3 (permalink)
Malke n/a posts	Re: Drivers updating ? t-4-2 wrote: Quote: > Vista Home Premium 32 bit, SP1 > I was told that it is not a good idea to update my drivers from MS > Updating Center. I have never done this since I first bought it. That's 2 > years ago. Please tell me where ? Would you give me a link to log on to ? > Thank you. t-4-2 The First Law of Driver Updates is "if it ain't broke, don't fix it". Normally if everything is working you want to leave things as they are. The exception is that heavy-duty gamers will usually want to update their video and sound drivers to squeeze every last bit of performance out of the hardware to get the fastest frame rates. If you're not one of those people, you don't need to update your drivers if there are no problems you are trying to solve. Never get drivers from Windows Update. Get them from: 1. The device mftr.'s website; OR 2. The motherboard mftr.'s website if hardware is onboard; OR 3. The OEM's website for your specific machine if you have an OEM computer (HP, Dell, Sony, etc.). Read the installation instructions on the website where you get the drivers. To find out what hardware is in your computer: 1. Read any documentation you got when you bought the computer. 2. If the computer is OEM, go to the OEM's website for your specific model machine and look at the specs (you'll be there to get the drivers anyway) 3. Download, install and run a free system inventory program like Belarc Advisor or System Information for Windows. http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html - Belarc Advisor http://www.gtopala.com/ - System Information for Windows Malke -- MS-MVP Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic! http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ
My System Specs

07-12-2009	#4 (permalink)
Ken Blake, MVP n/a posts	Re: Drivers updating ? On Sun, 12 Jul 2009 17:17:51 -0400, "t-4-2" <dhuang1@xxxxxx> wrote: Quote: > Vista Home Premium 32 bit, SP1 > I was told that it is not a good idea to update my drivers from MS Updating > Center. I have never done this since I first bought it. That's 2 years ago. > Please tell me where ? Would you give me a link to log on to ? Thank you. Two points: 1. Get updated drivers not just because they exist, but because you are having a problem that the new driver is known to fix. 2. Get driver updates only from the hardware manufacturers web site. I can't give you a link, because it depends on what hardware you have. -- Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience Please Reply to the Newsgroup
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07-12-2009	#5 (permalink)
t-4-2 n/a posts	Re: Drivers updating ? The reason I posted this is that I had burned a few files into re-writable CDs. When I played it , the machine made a loud humming noise for good 1 minute. Then, now and then, it made the same kind of noise. The files include a lot of pictures, some in PowerPoint presentations, some in PNG formats. The noise does not happen with other CDs. Just those containing the PowerPoints. Is that the reason ? ......... the PowerPoints ? t-4-2 "t-4-2" <dhuang1@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:uVow5YzAKHA.5068@xxxxxx Quote: > Vista Home Premium 32 bit, SP1 > I was told that it is not a good idea to update my drivers from MS > Updating Center. I have never done this since I first bought it. That's 2 > years ago. > Please tell me where ? Would you give me a link to log on to ? Thank you. > t-4-2
My System Specs

07-12-2009	#6 (permalink)
SC Tom n/a posts	Re: Drivers updating ? "t-4-2" <dhuang1@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:uRKSDa1AKHA.4376@xxxxxx Quote: > The reason I posted this is that I had burned a few files into re-writable > CDs. When I played it , the machine made a loud humming noise for good 1 > minute. Then, now and then, it made the same kind of noise. > The files include a lot of pictures, some in PowerPoint presentations, > some in PNG formats. > The noise does not happen with other CDs. Just those containing the > PowerPoints. > Is that the reason ? ......... the PowerPoints ? > t-4-2 Have you tried reading the CD in another PC? Does that one have the same problem? SC Tom Quote: > > "t-4-2" <dhuang1@xxxxxx> wrote in message > news:uVow5YzAKHA.5068@xxxxxx Quote: >> Vista Home Premium 32 bit, SP1 >> I was told that it is not a good idea to update my drivers from MS >> Updating Center. I have never done this since I first bought it. That's 2 >> years ago. >> Please tell me where ? Would you give me a link to log on to ? Thank you. >> t-4-2 >
My System Specs

07-12-2009	#7 (permalink)
t-4-2 n/a posts	Re: Drivers updating ? I have no access to another computer. t-4-2 "SC Tom" <sc@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:OSsAiz1AKHA.3732@xxxxxx Quote: > > "t-4-2" <dhuang1@xxxxxx> wrote in message > news:uRKSDa1AKHA.4376@xxxxxx Quote: >> The reason I posted this is that I had burned a few files into >> re-writable CDs. When I played it , the machine made a loud humming noise >> for good 1 minute. Then, now and then, it made the same kind of noise. >> The files include a lot of pictures, some in PowerPoint presentations, >> some in PNG formats. >> The noise does not happen with other CDs. Just those containing the >> PowerPoints. >> Is that the reason ? ......... the PowerPoints ? >> t-4-2 > > Have you tried reading the CD in another PC? Does that one have the same > problem? > > SC Tom > Quote: >> >> "t-4-2" <dhuang1@xxxxxx> wrote in message >> news:uVow5YzAKHA.5068@xxxxxx Quote: >>> Vista Home Premium 32 bit, SP1 >>> I was told that it is not a good idea to update my drivers from MS >>> Updating Center. I have never done this since I first bought it. That's >>> 2 years ago. >>> Please tell me where ? Would you give me a link to log on to ? Thank >>> you. >>> t-4-2 >> > >
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07-12-2009	#8 (permalink)
SC Tom n/a posts	Re: Drivers updating ? No public library or anyone you know with one? You're beating your head against the wall by trying to fix one problem when it may be something entirely different that is the true problem. SC Tom "t-4-2" <dhuang1@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:%23eTXL91AKHA.1476@xxxxxx Quote: >I have no access to another computer. > t-4-2 > > "SC Tom" <sc@xxxxxx> wrote in message > news:OSsAiz1AKHA.3732@xxxxxx Quote: >> >> "t-4-2" <dhuang1@xxxxxx> wrote in message >> news:uRKSDa1AKHA.4376@xxxxxx Quote: >>> The reason I posted this is that I had burned a few files into >>> re-writable CDs. When I played it , the machine made a loud humming >>> noise for good 1 minute. Then, now and then, it made the same kind of >>> noise. >>> The files include a lot of pictures, some in PowerPoint presentations, >>> some in PNG formats. >>> The noise does not happen with other CDs. Just those containing the >>> PowerPoints. >>> Is that the reason ? ......... the PowerPoints ? >>> t-4-2 >> >> Have you tried reading the CD in another PC? Does that one have the same >> problem? >> >> SC Tom >> Quote: >>> >>> "t-4-2" <dhuang1@xxxxxx> wrote in message >>> news:uVow5YzAKHA.5068@xxxxxx >>>> Vista Home Premium 32 bit, SP1 >>>> I was told that it is not a good idea to update my drivers from MS >>>> Updating Center. I have never done this since I first bought it. That's >>>> 2 years ago. >>>> Please tell me where ? Would you give me a link to log on to ? Thank >>>> you. >>>> t-4-2 >>> >> >>
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