Software development is a continuous process of development and innovation. Especially so with operating systems. 96 updates does not mean 96 faults, it means the technology and knowledge are developing, too, and Microsoft Windows has to meet the challenge.

Originally Posted by Grimes

Its a lot like selling you a junk car that doesnt work and then giving you the parts one at a time to try and get it running properly.

Can anyone give me a good reason why all the updates/repairs?
Why dont they get it right BEFORE they sell it?

The question above is about the same than asking why didn't they make Windows ready when Windows 1.0 was released on November 1985? Why do they update it now, every time when new technological innovations make a new feature possible and available, or when user reports show that users want a change in an old feature? Why these major updates called versions, why Win98, XP, 7? Why wasn't Windows ready when released in 1985?

Or your car metaphor: Why do they update the cars? Why do they put these new things like GPS and ABS and so on to the cars? Why should I update my car by changing the tires, why can't I always drive with tires I got when I bought the car? Why do I have to update my car by buying fuel, why can't I drive with the fuel I had when I bought the car?

Personally, I'm happy Microsoft thinks my needs and gives an update to my system for instance when it's clear some cracker has found a way to exploit it. With an update I can close the lid, make it impossible to use that crack.

Only a couple of days ago we had a good example about Microsoft listening consumer needs. Because virtualization technology is not possible in some PC's, Microsoft changed its former policy and published an update that makes it possible to use Virtual PC and XP Mode in every computer running Seven Professional or Ultimate. Also those with no VT. It's a major change, made possible through update system.

Kari

Have you really read these forums, with thought? The issues and problems are mostly caused by user, third party hardware or software, overclocking and tweaking, false beliefs and expectations and so on. And don't forget third party driver problems, which has nothing to do with Windows.

There are remarkable few threads for instance here and The Seven Forums where culprit, the guilty part, really is Windows. And quite a many Windows updates are drivers for third party devices.

Computing would be easier and the we would need less updates and versions, if we all had exactly the same hardware and software. As you know, that's never going to happen.

Kari

Grimes, this is pointless.

You have decided not to believe facts. You want to show how clever you are.

It's OK. I can accept that. Your playground, your game.

Next time you see me to join a conversation with you is when you first show me you are an adult.

I have no time to play with kids.

Unsubscribing, Kari

Three things come to my mind:

1. All hardware is different, and how can an OS be "ready" for processors, video cards, ram, when it hasn't even been produced at the time of the OS's conception.

2. Software changes daily, if not more often.

3. People don't think before they do something.
Sure, if you install windows, and don't connect to the internet, or install anything, it would be just fine, although pointless. A paperweight with wallpaper.

Side note, not all updates are "problems". Some are improvements, some are compatibility, and some are not needed by all ( a la .NET).

Here are some more thoughts on "updates" right at the bottom of this page.
"Vista Updates not displayed in Installed Updates"
"How to remove the updates from 'uninstall updates"
"Windows Updates, and now other updates fail consistently"
These people will be glad there is nothing wrong with their computer and it is only a "new feature"

The main point here is "their computer"....not "every computer with this OS".
If USER1 has a problem, and USERS 2,3,4,and 5 don't.........is it the OS's fault that USER1 has an issue? No.

there's a never ending cycle of software and hardware technology, it is not POSSIBLE to keep ahead of it.
If ya want it perfect before it's released....gimme a call around the year 2150 and let me know how Windows 8 is coming along......