Windows updates

[Pisces]

A few months ago when I had problems with the computer the engineer turned off my automatic downloads of Windows updates.

I thought today I better check to see if there are any updates that I should download. When I went to the Windows update page it says I need to download some new software to be able to download their updates.

Have any of you done this? Was there any problems with this new software?

I want to make sure before doing anything hastily.

Many thanks.

[bouncingjohn]

Microsoft do update the update software occasionally - can't remember the last time, but if you're not getting your updates via a third party (i.e. you're going directly to MS) there shouldn't be a problem.

[Pisces]

Thank you, will try it later this evening.

[tommy t]

Well, i had to do a clean install of xp/os yesterday,there was only one thing that i canceled wga tray notification, as i don't like spyware on my pc,even though it has a MS stamp on it, but all i think the new software/tool does is check what updates you already have plus other ms products that you have installed,didn't cause any probs,well not yet anyways

[gem]

I have always let it run automatically on both my laptop (Vista) and desktop (XP) and never had any problems. Vista runs a restore point first in some cases.

[Pisces]

Thank you all. Haven't had time tonight but will have a go tomorrow.

[Pisces]

Have just downloaded 31 updates and have now set for automatic updates. The only one I didn't download was IE8. I have IE6 and am quite happy with that. Will I eventually have to download IE8?

Thanks for all the advice.

[gem]

Well if your preference is for IE then I would suggest you move to IE8 sooner rather than later. However, have you tried Firefox or Google Chrome? I use both (mainly Firefox) and have found them to be better and many regard them as safer too, but that is a matter of opinion!

See what others have to say too.

[Pisces]

Is there a way of uninstalling a Windows update please.

Thank you

[JohnnyReb51]

Hiya.

I believe they can be uninstalled from Add/Remove Programs.

In A/RP, there is a check box at the top for Show updates, tick that box if not already ticked and look for the update number, then uninstall it as you do a normal program.

[Pisces]

Thank you JR.

[chrislane62]

System Restore to a point before you updated, then select the updates you want to install.

[Pisces]

Thank you Chris, I am still learning different ways of doing things. Everyone is a great help on here.