Why  I have to  install updates frequently?
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as we need to eat food daily, you have to install updates ( food for PC ) frequently
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Try downloading your virus definitions from your security provider instead of the automatic virus updating. A virus may have diabled the automatic update.
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You can go to control panel > Security Center and turn off the Automatic Updates from there, but that is a HORRIBLE IDEA! If you do that, you will not get automatic security updates that could leave your computer open to the ever-present hackers. The only other way to make it go away is to just restart your computer. That will complete the installation of an automatic update. Just hit "Restart Now," walk away, get some dinner, come back and (hopefully) it will be done restarting.
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Something is said to be "up to date" after you "update" it.  There wasn't that simple?
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Normally the only updates you really need are "Critical Updates". So update manually and only choose Critical Updates to download.\n\nLook for "AutoPatcher". It is a collection of all patches for XP, 2000, or 2003. And gives you the option to do install or not whatever you like.\n\nI have two Win XPs installed on my PC. One with full patches and an antivirus installed, which obviously is slow, and I use for normal works including web browsing. Another one without any of these junks, which is so fast, and I use for my serious off-line tasks (it is a MiniXP installation).
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Software updates are essential, especially in anti-virus programs because they make sure you are up to date with the latest virus removal tools and stuff\n\nWho would want to be left behind right? Updates are there to make sure you don't get left behind by new information
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Hi.\n\nThere could be a couple options.  Without more information, it's difficult to diagnose, but the first thought that comes to mind is that you may not have sufficient privileges on your system.  It may be that you must be logged in as an Administrator or with Administrator privileges on your machine before you will be allowed to download/install updates.\n\nAnother possibility is that you have a pop-up blocker or a really aggressive anti-spyware/anti-virus application that's getting in the way of your efforts to download updates.\n\nIf this is a machine that is owned by your employer or school, I recommend contacting your System Administrator for assistance.  If you own this machine (and if this is a Windows-based machine), I recommend double checking your pop-up blocker, anti-virus applications to make sure they're not in the way.  Then, double-check on your log-in so that you're logged in with Administrator privileges.\n\nGood luck!
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its  a  server  problem  during  the  server  updates  its system
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because you are running to much applications or programs.\nand the computer simply cannot handle it anymore.. \n\nmy personal opinion try runnning an anti spyware or adaware program to clean the unautorize applications runnning in your system..\n\nsimply download yahoo toolbar or download adaware at http://download.com
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yes it's safe, but if you have defined autoupdate of the OS, the patch will be installed again.
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i guess this is the question everybody wants to know.\nthere are few things you need to do \n\n1) use strong antivirus, antispy ware\n2) do regular windows update\n3) don't download crap from net. if you download anything don't forget to scan it before open that file or any exe\n4) do regular disk cleanup and disk diffregment.\n5) keep only necessary software on ur system, stay away from free games to avoid spamming or adward.\n\nfollow the stapes and you might get fast performance with ur system.\n\nplease let me know if you have any further question.
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try downloading another copy of the update.
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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...
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you need to get the updates from windows updates, it is probably a security issue
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I have the same problem. It's a result of use and the memory taken up by the programs installed.
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The answer to this question varies.\n\nIf you are reffering to the updates you see in ADD/REMOVE PROGRAMS, then the answer is NO...\n\nJust because you have installed the most recent updates, does not mean they are the same updates as the OLD ONES.\n\nEven though I may have updated my pc a year ago, if I updated today, im sure there would be new updates, but this does not mean the new ones are updated versions of what I once updated, and if they are, the old ones will automatically be OVERWRITTEN...\n\nIf you are reffering to anything other than WINDOWS UPDATES, then it is possible the answer is yes... For example if you use JAVA from http://www.java.com you can have Both version 5.0 and 5.9 installed, and while one is more updated, the old one is still installed...\n\nIn that case, YES it is safe to remove it... Same goes for aol or regular software...\n\nAs for system updates, no, dont remove any.
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Have you recently received any Windows Auto Updates?