XP PRO Critical Updates & Windows Updates

[Charles]

I just finished reformatting hard drive and updating all Critical Updates along with the Blaster Worm Patch.

I also see quite a few Windows Update downloads. Question is, do most of you install all of these Windows Updates or is some of this stuff purely unnecessary?

[doctorgonzo]

Driver updates I rarely download, because many times the manufacturer of the hardware in question has newer drivers anyway. If the updates are for Windows software I use, I will download it, but I don't care if the Snow White DVD doesn't work properly on some computers, and I'm not going to fix it on mine.

[mystvearn]

Well its important to update. Some updates are for "potential" pc threats.

[Panama Red]

I use the "personalize your Windows Update" option to unselect things like .Net items, Outlook express and Multilanguages. Then the system scan is more tailored to my system. Also, I get my drivers and updates from the manufacturers as they are released, not from MS. If MS reports a driver needing updates, I check it out at the device manufacturers site.

[Charles]

Thanks you all.