What is all this?

Phrosen · 23 Mar 2010

Hi.

I have a question:
Why do I have like 20 Visual C++ install thingiemabobs in my uninstall-window?
-Can I get rid of some?

What is all this?

Product FRED · 23 Mar 2010

They're updates. Leave them.

Phrosen · 23 Mar 2010

Product FRED said:

They're updates. Leave them.

I figured. But do I really need ALL of them? :O

Product FRED · 23 Mar 2010

Yes. It would be the equivalent of uninstalling a service pack from Windows.

Zomby88 · 23 Mar 2010

Do you have it set to install your updates automatically or do you pick the updates you want to install.

Phrosen · 24 Mar 2010

Zomby88 said:

Do you have it set to install your updates automatically or do you pick the updates you want to install.

Auto.
Why?

Product FRED · 24 Mar 2010

Set them to ask which to download.

Barman58 · 24 Mar 2010

Phrosen said:

Product FRED said:

They're updates. Leave them.

I figured. But do I really need ALL of them? :O

Product FRED said:

Set them to ask which to download.

Although the setting of downloads to manual or ask can allow you to control what updates are installed on your system, I would advise caution when doing this.

If you are not sure what a particular update is for it is difficult, to say the least, to ensure that you install the ones you actually need.

many of these updates are security related and close vulnerabilities that have been discovered in software, so if you decide to change from automatic updates please ensure that you fully investigate every update offered before deciding not to install