Do I need to turn off Windows Automatic Updates?

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  1. Posts : 46
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit
       #1

    Do I need to turn off Windows Automatic Updates?


    I am just wondering if its necessary to download all the updates. The computer technician told me that it will consume a lot of memory if I will not turn off the updates.

    Suggestions please? I'm just a newbie
    :)
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  2. JMH
    Posts : 7,952
    Win 7 Ultimate 64-bit. SP1.
       #2

    Windows Updates are vital from many perspectives...

    Next week you will be offered new updates.
    It's also known as Patch Tuesday or Wednesday, depending where in the world you are...
    On rare occasions (if a security vulnerability warrants it), Microsoft might release a patch out-of-band (meaning not on patch Tuesday/ Wednesday)... doesn't often happen though.

    IMHO tis a good idea to have your computer set to inform you, but not download or install any updates offered.
    Would also recommend you do a few at a time rather than oodles at once.

    Tis a good idea to create a System Restore point before downloading....just in case!
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  3. Posts : 28,845
    Win 8 Release candidate 8400
       #3

    Updates are fixes, and security updates. You absolutely need most of them. Why dont you want to download them?
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  4. JMH
    Posts : 7,952
    Win 7 Ultimate 64-bit. SP1.
       #4

    Ken refer Post 1.




    The computer technician told me that it will consume a lot of memory if I will not turn off the updates.

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  5. Posts : 28,845
    Win 8 Release candidate 8400
       #5

    Cant read it in my skin but thanks
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  6. Posts : 46
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit
    Thread Starter
       #6

    so is it okay to let it update every now and then?
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  7. JMH
    Posts : 7,952
    Win 7 Ultimate 64-bit. SP1.
       #7

    Read through this Tutorial for choices re updating...

    Windows Update Settings - Change
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  8. Posts : 46
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit
    Thread Starter
       #8

    thanks :>
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  9. JMH
    Posts : 7,952
    Win 7 Ultimate 64-bit. SP1.
       #9

    A pleasure.
    Let us know if you need further help.
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  10. Posts : 687
    Microsoft Windows 10 Professional / Windows 7 Professional
       #10

    Unless the "computer technician" installed you a non.legit windows or office version, theres nothing to worry about windows updates.
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