does microsoft updates really helps pc for malicious software download?
442823
yes , use thier spyware software too, afirewall, some antivirus.
352030
perhaps windows has a patch
643551
if u using XP SP2, go to microsoft.com and download the security updates... there are about 10 in total... it may also be the firewall or security issue with the comp... in the worst case, nasty virus got into your comp...
1046706
Yes, because "out of the box" it doesn't contain antispyware.  If you want to stick with Microsoft products, download Windows Defender beta.
339699
No, it is not important, if you pay attention.\nI have seen cases in the past where the automatic update "allows" as many attacks as it solves.\n\nWhether you have Win98SE or XP Professional, it may be to your advantage to scan for and perform the Operating system update when you want, instead of setting up the Automatic update so the computer does them without you getting to choose what to do or when to do it.\n\nAn intelligent humans usually make better decisions than a "programmed robot" written by an employee of a major software company.  This is true for Microsoft, Symantec (Norton) or others.\n\nBy doing the updates manually, you can investigate whether or not the update is needed and when to do them if they are.
930021
Reason #55,907 that I run http://pclinuxos.com  \n\nAll the 'drivers' resources are included, \n(except for a few braindead peripherals that only can be used with Microsoft), that penalize speed, and commit consumer fraud... \n\nand, all the "114,000 Microsoft Virus Definitions" are excluded!
158429
Thanks for information , I just run VIRUS DEFINITION update.
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no it won't cause any problems. Just don't download any windows updates. \n\nAnd you won't be able to use the new windows media player. it can detect if your computer is valid or not.
60642
microsoft has stopped making patches. it means you easily have viruses and can be hacked :)\ni advice you to install Win XP. All windows versions have same usage, you can easily become familiar
1047391
well now that Microsoft has stopped supporting 98 its best to update to xp to protect your entire computer.you'll not be receiving any security updates now and that is bad.you can go to Microsoft's site and read articles on this to see for your self.sorry.
1091571
Hi,\n\nYou should change the serials link to:\nhttp://www.crackspider.net\n\nAlso, you should link to windows update:\nhttp://windowsupdate.microsoft.com\n\nAs well, you should link to a more advanced spyware checker, like:\nhttp://www.safer-networking.org\n\nAlso, you should link to one of the many free cd burning programs instead of nero.  \n\nAt the end, you might want to link to a good sight with lots of open source freeware for Windows:\nhttp://osswin.sourceforge.net/\n\nOtherwise, good job!
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The one that works, meets the International Standards Organization protocols!  \n\nI am so very tired of wincrap, made by 'trusted Partners" who seemingly also get special access to back doors in Internet Exploder!  \n\nFunny, that Microsoft runs all their computers on Linux!\nWould that be so as to block the many "trusted Partners"?\n\nhttp://pclinuxos.com is free, and has none of the "114,000 Microsoft Virus Definitions"!
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When you run the Windows update you are updating all of windows to include Internet Explorer, MSN messenger, and all the other features and components of the Windows system.\n\nThink of it like this - if it was part of the original Windows load before you installed any other programs, then the Windows update service will send down a new version, fix, patch or update if/when one is available.
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You need to agree to them checking your windows is a genuine version before you can load updates.  If it is genuine you have nothing to fear ... if you don't agree then you wont get the updates which is a risk.
1005950
Try Microsoft updates.
645290
Windows Installer is used by a number of legitimate applications.  I wouldn't remove it unless you have a very specific reason to do so.
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I believe the security updates are both helpful and necessary.  Driver changes often cause trouble.  I have heard from a number of people that IE7 caused problems for them, amd I just saw it on my update list.