Microsoft periodically automatically adds “updates” to my computer.?
Should I be worried about this?
How do I find out what the mysterious “updates” are and what they do?
Are any “spyware”? And can I refuse to accept them if I don’t want them?
In general, the Microsoft Updates might work for you. But installing Internet Explorer 7 should be a “planned activity”. If you use Quickbooks, IE7 will make it not work anymore.
You can go into your Control Panel and open the Automatic Updates section and TURN THAT OFF. But I would recommend that you use the Windows Update program manually about once a month, and review the updates that are available. Yes, the Security Updates are usually necessary, but avoid IE7.
Basically, Microsoft is trying to help you. So if you are somewhat illiterate, it just might work out…. maybe not.
Good luck and Happy Computing!
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