Biggest release of Windows updates coming Tuesday
Microsoft does this thing called Patch Tuesday to fix flaws with its software – and next week we can expect the biggest Patch Tuesday of all time.
Most of the updates are to fix certain aspects of the Windows operating system, as well as Internet Explorer, Visual Studio, the .NET Framework and MS Office.
All 64 fixes are worked into 17 “bulletins” with nine categorized as being critical. You should definitely download these when Tuesday rolls around – consider yourselves warned.
Why? Every time I speak with security experts, they always tell me some of the biggest problems with people’s computers is that they don’t update their software.
Software updates are always coming out – not just for Windows – but for other web browsers, plug-ins, and third-party programs.
Some of the plug-ins, in particular, can leave your computer’s back door open more than a 7/11’s.
It’s easy to set Windows Update to automatically do most of this “update” work for you. If you have Windows Vista or Windows 7, hit the Windows button then type in ‘Windows Update.’
Then, on the left, click on ‘Change settings’ and select ‘Install updates automatically.’ Be sure to set a date and time when your computer will be on so that the updates can actually be installed.
It's important to know that you shouldn't be alarmed by Tuesday - it's basically a dentist giving you a new toothbrush and floss so that you don't get any cavities.
Do you use automatic updates? Why or why not?
- Maurice Cacho, MSN Tech & Gadgets
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Posted by: TheBoxCutter | Apr 8, 2011 2:43:32 PM
I do not use auto updates for any software because I live way to far outside the box to have high speed internet. Being in a rural area , dial-up is my only connection and its half the speed of normal dial-up (26.4 kbps). I pick and choose the updates now and read all KB notices because of recent glitches with win 7 updates like the service pack.
I download when the computer and telephone are not in use for anything else.
People should read and learn about the updates to be better informed about problems and threats to there OS.
Posted by: Jim | Apr 11, 2011 8:49:51 AM
I download only the critical updates manually so I have control of what is happening. I have found more times than enough that their driver updates are usually no good and I lose things like audio or my printer ends up not working right then I have to installed the manufacturers drivers again.
I you want to update your drivers for peripherals go to the manufacturers website DO NOT trust the windows ones!
Posted by: Jeff | Apr 11, 2011 2:10:36 PM
I use the auto updates and we also use that procedure at the office where I work. I have never had any problems with updates although now that I have said that I suppose I can expect some. I would much rather deal with reinstalling a printer driver though than leave a serious flaw in one of the programs. I do however visit the update site and look at what is coming out and what they are for as often they relate to something I am not using.
Posted by: Me | Apr 11, 2011 5:09:48 PM
I will beleive this update when I see it. Service Pack 1 just came out for Windows 7, which should have addressed all of these issues. But, I install the ones that I want to when I want to, and Security ones are at the top of the list. Drivers, not so much. It it ain't broke, don't fix it.
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