Optional updates


  1. tonyvella
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    Optional updates


    I have never installed a single optional update because I don't really know what they are all about although some are obvious. So I ask: just how important are optional updates? Is it generally recommended they be installed?

    Thanks in advance.
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  3. NoelDP
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    Win 7 x64 Home Premium (and x86 VirtualBox VM)/Win10
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    Some are fairly useful - some are fairly pointless :)
    You need to make the decision on which you want to install for yourself - the list is way to log now to detail it.
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