Vista - Having trouble deciding which updates to install

**Peppurr101** · 01-02-2009

Hi all,
Thanks NormCameron for all your help. I have downloaded and installed the updates you suggested after creating a restore point and hidden the others. My computer is happy with this.

I guess the bottom line is don't update automatically. Set your Windows Update to check for updates but NOT download or install them unless you tell it to and then check out the updates before you install them.
Thanks again.
Peppurr101

**NormCameron** · 01-02-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by Peppurr101

Hi all,
Thanks NormCameron for all your help. I have downloaded and installed the updates you suggested after creating a restore point and hidden the others. My computer is happy with this.

I guess the bottom line is don't update automatically. Set your Windows Update to check for updates but NOT download or install them unless you tell it to and then check out the updates before you install them.
Thanks again.
Peppurr101

Peppurr101, you are most welcome, don't forget, any further problems don't hesitate to let us know.

Norm

freewaremaster · 01-03-2009

regarding windows update I make a very careful check on what to download/install. here are some points: 1. get all critical updates to review. 2. make sure that they are updates for all services/application installed on your PC. 3. make a restore point before installing the patch.

**Peppurr101** · 01-04-2009

Will do!
Thanks freeware master!
Peppurr

01-02-2009	#11 (permalink)
Peppurr101 Vista Home Premium 32 bit now with SP2! 122 posts	Re: Having trouble deciding which updates to install Hi all, Thanks NormCameron for all your help. I have downloaded and installed the updates you suggested after creating a restore point and hidden the others. My computer is happy with this. I guess the bottom line is don't update automatically. Set your Windows Update to check for updates but NOT download or install them unless you tell it to and then check out the updates before you install them. Thanks again. Peppurr101
My System Specs

01-02-2009	#12 (permalink)
NormCameron Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit Beta, Vista Ultimate x86 1,082 posts	Re: Having trouble deciding which updates to install Quote: Originally Posted by Peppurr101 Hi all, Thanks NormCameron for all your help. I have downloaded and installed the updates you suggested after creating a restore point and hidden the others. My computer is happy with this. I guess the bottom line is don't update automatically. Set your Windows Update to check for updates but NOT download or install them unless you tell it to and then check out the updates before you install them. Thanks again. Peppurr101 Peppurr101, you are most welcome, don't forget, any further problems don't hesitate to let us know. Norm
My System Specs

01-03-2009	#13 (permalink)
freewaremaster vista home x64 3 posts	Re: Having trouble deciding which updates to install regarding windows update I make a very careful check on what to download/install. here are some points: 1. get all critical updates to review. 2. make sure that they are updates for all services/application installed on your PC. 3. make a restore point before installing the patch.
My System Specs

01-04-2009	#14 (permalink)
Peppurr101 Vista Home Premium 32 bit now with SP2! 122 posts	Re: Having trouble deciding which updates to install Will do! Thanks freeware master! Peppurr
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